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Unlocking Monthly Dividend Income With Goldman Sachs Ahead of Q4 Earnings Announcement

Published January 12, 2024

The financial giant The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is gearing up to share its fourth-quarter earnings report on January 16, 2023, pre-market. Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the firm, with analysts projecting that the company may report earnings of $3.41 per share alongside anticipated revenues of $10.80 billion, in line with estimates from Benzinga Pro.

Recent Analysts' Updates and Fund Closure

Goldman Sachs has recently been under the analysts' telescope, as evidenced by UBS analyst Brennan Hawken revising the price target for the bank from $382 to $440, and JPMorgan’s Kian Abouhossein raising his price forecast from $398 to $421. In company news, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has reported the successful closure of the West Street Life Sciences I fund, exceeding its target with $650 million in equity commitments.

The Dividend Approach to $500 a Month

For dividend-savvy investors, Goldman Sachs is of interest due to its current dividend yield of 2.90%, translating into a quarterly dividend of $2.75 per share, or an annual sum of $11.00. To extract $500 monthly from this investment, you'd aim for a yearly income of $6,000, which at the $11.00 dividend rate, necessitates owning approximately 545 shares. This equates to an investment of about $206,964 based on the recent share valuation.

On the more modest end, targeting a $100 monthly dividend income (or $1,200 per year), would require an investor to hold 109 shares, valued at $41,393.

It’s essential to remember that dividend yields are not static; they flex with stock prices and payout adjustments. For instance, if a stock's price rises, the yield typically falls, and vice versa. Similarly, changes in the dividend paid by the company can influence the yield with stock price remaining static.

GS Stock Performance and Market Considerations

Investors should also keep in mind broader market influences. Recently, Goldman Sachs's shares saw a slight dip, closing at $379.75 with a 0.6% decline. Beyond singular stock movement, potential investors should also consider overall market conditions, company performance, and long-term investment strategies.

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