GS technical analysis

GS Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

GS Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
GS
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 3, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series1,027.06August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series1,027.06August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

GS Technical Analysis Summary

GS has pulled back from its 52-week high of 1,153.99 to 1,027.06, and the daily chart now trades below SMA20 (1,059.49) and SMA50 (1,049.76) while holding above SMA200 (912.02). Daily RSI is neutral at 46.41 and the MACD histogram is negative at -8.56, confirming short-term weakness. The weekly chart remains structurally bullish with price at 1,018.38 above SMA20 (973.27), SMA50 (885.45), and SMA200 (540.56), although weekly momentum is cooling with RSI at 58.35 and the MACD histogram near zero at -0.10. The stock sits at 73.2% of its 52-week range on the daily chart. Key support is the 20-day low at 977.70 and then the 60-day low at 916.76, with SMA200 at 912.02 nearby. Resistance is the SMA50 to SMA20 cluster at 1,049.76 to 1,059.49, with the 52-week high at 1,153.99 above.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 3, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 1,027.06 is below SMA20 (1,059.49) and SMA50 (1,049.76) but above SMA200 (912.02). The averages remain in a bullish long-term alignment while the price sits beneath the two shorter averages, reflecting a pullback within a longer-term uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral-bearish. RSI14 at 46.41 sits just below the 50 midline, showing a mild loss of buying pressure without reaching oversold territory. MACD at -6.98 is below the signal line at 1.59 with a negative histogram of -8.56, indicating bearish short-term momentum.
Volatility
Moderate to elevated. ATR14 at 37.87 (3.69% of price) reflects wider daily ranges after the recent pullback. Bollinger Bands (980.57 to 1,138.41) place price in the lower half of the band, consistent with a corrective move.
Volume
Slightly below average. Latest volume of 1,706,500 is 85.0% of the 20-period average (2,006,850), indicating reduced participation during the pullback.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a short-term corrective phase inside a longer-term uptrend. Price has lost SMA20 and SMA50 support, and the daily MACD is bearish, while RSI remains in neutral territory and price holds well above SMA200 at 912.02. The 52-week position of 73.2% reflects a sizeable drawdown from the 1,153.99 high. A recovery above SMA50 at 1,049.76 would suggest the pullback is stabilizing, while a break below the 20-day low at 977.70 would extend the correction.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 1,018.38 is above SMA20 (973.27), SMA50 (885.45), and SMA200 (540.56), with all three averages in a bullish alignment. The weekly structure confirms a strong long-term uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral-bullish. RSI14 at 58.35 is in bullish territory but below the overbought threshold. MACD at 53.69 sits just below the signal line at 53.79 with a histogram of -0.10, showing momentum has flattened after a strong advance rather than turning decisively negative.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 66.92 (6.57% of price) reflects large weekly swings, typical after a rapid advance toward the high.
Volume
Above average. Latest weekly volume of 11,794,900 is 1.16 times the 20-period average (10,150,915), indicating active participation during the pullback week.

Assessment

The weekly chart remains decisively bullish in structure, with price above all key averages and a 252-week return of +201.04%. However, the latest week fell 4.04% and the MACD histogram has flattened to -0.10, signaling that upside momentum is cooling after the run toward 1,153.99. As long as price holds above SMA20 at 973.27, the uptrend stays intact.

Key indicators

GS Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)46.4158.35
MACD (12, 26, 9)-6.98 / 1.59 / -8.5653.69 / 53.79 / -0.10
ATR (14)37.87 (3.69%)66.92 (6.57%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)980.57 - 1,138.41803.10 - 1,143.45
SMA (20)1,059.49973.27
SMA (50)1,049.76885.45
SMA (200)912.02540.56

Price structure

GS Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price1,027.061,018.38
1-Period Return+0.85%-4.04%
5-Period Return-2.02%-0.12%
20-Period Return-2.68%+30.77%
60-Period Return+10.05%+69.20%
252-Period Return+44.80%+201.04%
52-Week Low680.35691.63
52-Week High1,153.991,153.99
52-Week Position73.20%70.67%

Key levels

GS Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High1,153.991,153.99
20-Period Low977.70786.53
60-Period High1,153.991,153.99
60-Period Low916.76597.29

Scenarios

GS Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims SMA50 at 1,049.76 and SMA20 at 1,059.49 on the daily chart and continues toward the 52-week high at 1,153.99, with daily RSI crossing back above 50 and the MACD histogram turning positive.

Invalidation

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 977.70.

What to watch

Sustained closes above SMA20 (1,059.49); daily RSI crossing above 50; MACD histogram turning positive; volume expanding above the 20-period average.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to oscillate between support at the 20-day low of 977.70 and resistance near the SMA50 to SMA20 cluster at 1,049.76 to 1,059.49.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI hovering between 40 and 55; daily MACD flattening near the signal line; Bollinger Bands stabilizing; volume staying mixed.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 977.70 and then the 60-day low at 916.76, approaching SMA200 at 912.02.

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA50 at 1,049.76 and holds above it.

What to watch

Sustained closes below 977.70; daily RSI trending below 40; increasing downside volume; expansion of Bollinger Bands lower.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 3, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 3, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 5, 2026.