The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) announced on July 10, 2026, that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 29, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2026.
Dividend Schedule for Preferred Stock
In addition to the common stock dividend, Goldman Sachs confirmed payouts for several series of its non-cumulative preferred stock. These dividends are payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 26, 2026. The series and their respective dividend rates are as follows:
- Series A: $0.390625 per depositary share.
- Series C: $0.390625 per depositary share.
- Series D: $0.390625 per depositary share.
- Series J: $0.34375 per depositary share.
- Series K: $0.390625 per depositary share.
- Series N: $0.375 per depositary share.
- Series O: $0.3671875 per depositary share.
- Series P: $0.359375 per depositary share.
- Series R: $0.359375 per depositary share.
- Series S: $0.375 per depositary share.
- Series T: $0.375 per depositary share.
Financial Context for Shareholders
Dividends represent a distribution of corporate profits to shareholders, typically funded from the firm’s retained earnings. For investors, the "record date"—in this case, August 29 for common stock—is the deadline to be on the company’s books to receive the declared payment. The "ex-dividend date," which usually precedes the record date by one business day, is when the stock begins trading without the value of the upcoming dividend payment.
Goldman Sachs maintains these payouts as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. The firm’s ability to pay dividends is subject to regulatory oversight, including capital adequacy requirements mandated by the Federal Reserve.
Summary of Key Dates
- Common Stock Dividend: $3.00 per share.
- Common Stock Record Date: August 29, 2026.
- Common Stock Payment Date: September 29, 2026.
- Preferred Stock Payment Date: August 10, 2026.
- Preferred Stock Record Date: July 26, 2026.
Investors should consult their brokerage statements or the Goldman Sachs Investor Relations portal to confirm their holdings and ensure their account information is updated before the respective record dates.
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