[Goldman Sachs Expects S&P 500 Index Target of 8,000 Points by End of 2026] Goldman Sachs' research report indicates that the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has risen to 5.3%, while the 10-year Treasury yield has approached 5%. The forward price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500 has dropped to 19x, with the index within 2% of its historical high. Goldman Sachs predicts that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points next week, with S&P 500 earnings per share projected at $340 in 2026 and $385 in 2027. The target price for the S&P 500 by the end of 2026 is set at 8,000 points, with a 12-month target price of 8,300 points. (Source: Federal Reserve)