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Report published August 26, 2026

Goldman Sachs Research: Global Equity Ratings and Target Price Changes (August 26, 2026)

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Report date
August 26, 2026
Analysis as of
August 26, 2026

Authors / editors: Global Investment Research (Research Division)

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This morning recap summarizes Goldman Sachs' global research calls for August 26, 2026, highlighting rating upgrades for Proya Cosmetics and downgrades for Vibra Energia and Brava Energia. It also covers target price adjustments and previews for the Jackson Hole symposium, US data center gas demand, and BOJ rate policy.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Proya Cosmetics was upgraded from Neutral to Buy with a price target increase to Rmb 70.00 (+14% upside), driven by expectations of a clear 2H26 acceleration across multi-brand pillars.
  • 2.In Americas Energy, Vibra Energia was downgraded to Neutral due to peaking margins, while Brava Energia was reinstated at Sell, favoring Petrobras (PBR) for refining upside.
  • 3.Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) target price was reduced to $170 (from $271) despite maintaining a Buy rating, following 2Q promotional pressure.

Table of Contents

  • The Calls Around the World to Focus on Today
  • The Macro Round-Up
  • Rating and Conviction List Changes
  • Links to Rating and Conviction List Changes
  • Notable Stock Research to Consider:
  • Target Price Changes (10% or greater):
  • Webinars, Podcasts & Conferences
  • Disclosure Appendix

Report data

Target Price Changes (10% or greater): — as of August 26, 2026.

MetricEstimateContext
Proya Cosmetics Target Price70.0 RmbPrice target raised from Rmb 62.00 with a 14% upside to the last price of Rmb 61.20.
Dick's Sporting Goods Target Price170.0 USDPrice target cut from $271.00 with a 37% upside to the last price of $124.31.
Expand Energy Target Price113.0 USDPrice target raised from $99.00 with a 19% upside to last price of $94.66.
Beijing Roborock Technology Target Price190.0 RmbPrice target increased from Rmb 170.00 with a 41% upside to last price of Rmb 135.00.
Global Equity Universe Buy Rating Share50.0%Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research rating distribution across 3,104 equity securities.
Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Global Investment Research · Research Division

Reported Data Context

  • Proya Cosmetics Target Price: 70.0 Rmb · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Dick's Sporting Goods Target Price: 170.0 USD · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Expand Energy Target Price: 113.0 USD · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Beijing Roborock Technology Target Price: 190.0 Rmb · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Global Equity Universe Buy Rating Share: 50.0 % (2026-07-01) · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Securities

DKSEXEVBBR3.SENR1n.DE603605.SSBRAV3.SA688169.SS

Themes

Data Center Energy Demand & Gas InfrastructureCentral Bank Policy Shifts (BOJ & Fed)

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaBrazil