JPMorgan raises its price target on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) to $826 from $815 and maintains a Neutral rating. Jeff Lewis In this article: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is one of the 12 Most Undervalued Financial Stocks to Buy Now. On March 10, 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) saw JPMorgan raise its price target on the shares to $826 from $815 previously while maintaining a Neutral rating. On March 5, 2026, Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced a strategic investment in cybersecurity compliance firm Schellman. The investment was made through the firm's private equity platform and is intended to support Schellman's next phase of growth, including expanding capabilities, scaling its team, and increasing its presence in areas such as AI governance, federal compliance, and digital trust. Lightyear Capital, which has been the majority investor since 2021, will remain a minority investor following the transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Investments, Finance Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Goldman Sachs plans to remove race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other diversity-related factors from its board diversity criteria. The change follows a proposal submitted by the National Legal and Policy Center requesting the removal of DEI criteria, according to people familiar with the matter. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) provides financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. While Mestmaker & Petrey Wealth Advisors Inc acknowledge the potential of GS as an investment, its conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see its free report on the best short-term AI stock.

Schellman, a global cybersecurity compliance and attestation services provider, has secured a strategic investment from Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The deal values the Tampa-based firm at an undisclosed amount and is expected to close in Q2 2026. Goldman Sachs Alternatives will become the majority investor, whilst Lightyear Capital, which has held that position since 2021, will remain a minority stakeholder. The investment will fund expansion of Schellman's capabilities, particularly in AI governance, federal compliance and digital trust. Founded over 20 years ago, Schellman provides independent assessments including SOC, ISO, FedRAMP and PCI certifications. The company's leadership team will remain unchanged, and client services will continue uninterrupted. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Schellman announces AI Summit: from AI confusion to AI confidence. Schellman AI Summit AI is no longer optional; it is reshaping how companies operate, compete and manage risk." - Sully Perella, Technical Director at Schellman Compliance LLC TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ - Schellman Compliance LLC today announced the Schellman AI Summit, a comprehensive one-day educational event designed to equip technical staff and decision makers with essential knowledge and skills to navigate artificial intelligence technologies within their organizations. Registration is now open for the Schellman AI Summit, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Schellman Corporate Headquarters in Tampa. The summit combines foundational education, real-world case studies and practical exercises to provide attendees with comprehensive understanding of AI implementation, governance and operations across the complete AI lifecycle. As enterprise AI adoption accelerates with over 70% of organizations deploying AI in at least one facet, new governance frameworks and responsible AI initiatives across industries prompt organizations to take strategic action. "AI is no longer optional; it is reshaping how companies operate, compete and manage risk," said Sully Perella, Technical Director at Schellman Compliance LLC. "This summit will cut through the hype and deliver clarity, helping organizations understand both the opportunities and obligations of AI adoption while navigating the complex compliance landscape." Schellman was the first ANAB-accredited Certification Body for ISO 42001, the first international standard specifically designed for AI management systems. Building on this industry leadership, the summit addresses the challenge of difficult concepts, conflated terms and marketing-muddied implications that have created confusion around AI use, security concerns and implementation strategies. The summit will guide attendees through understanding fundamental AI concepts and their business implications, identifying and assessing AI-related risks in organizational contexts, developing strategic approaches to AI implementation and business alignment, and navigating complete AI systems lifecycle and data management through practical scoping exercises. Organizations leveraging AI strategically are achieving 20-30% faster time-to-market and significantly improved operational efficiency. Recent McKinsey research indicates that organizations with mature AI practices generate almost three times more revenue from AI initiatives than their peers, while MIT studies show that companies combining human expertise with AI decision-support systems outperform those relying on either humans or AI alone by 85%. Leading enterprises report that AI implementations have transformed their operations, with companies like JPMorgan Chase saving 360,000 hours annually through contract analysis automation, and retailers seeing 15-25% increases in conversion rates through AI-powered personalization engines. The summit targets mid-enterprise prospects and industry professionals seeking to make informed decisions in the AI space while understanding the compliance requirements surrounding AI deployment and management. About Schellman "Schellman" is the brand name under which Schellman & Company, LLC and Schellman Compliance, LLC provide professional services. Schellman stands as a leading global provider of attestation, compliance and certification services. Operating under two distinct entities, Schellman & Company, LLC (a top 50 firm) and Schellman Compliance, LLC (a globally accredited compliance assessment firm which is not a licensed CPA firm). The services provided by the Schellman entities include acting as a CPA firm (Schellman & Company, LLC Florida license number AD62941) as a leading provider of SOC reports, an ISO Certification Body, a PCI Qualified Security Assessor Company, a HITRUST assessor, a FedRAMP 3PAO, being among the pioneering CMMC C3PAOs, as well as offering international certification services including TISAX and HDS. Renowned for its professionals' expertise combined with practical experience, Schellman delivers superior client service while upholding steadfast independence. For further information about the services provided, please visit schellman.com. Media Contact: Sully Perella Technical Director, Schellman Compliance LLC 1.866.254.0000 ext. 575 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. 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