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Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Stock Price
$859.57
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
3 years
3-year vesting (33% annually) OR Vested on Date of Grant (Year-End RSUs) OR Vesting on specific dates (Base RSUs)
Vesting Frequency
Annually
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Goldman Sachs RSUs vest on a 3-year vesting (33% annually) OR Vested on Date of Grant (Year-End RSUs) OR Vesting on specific dates (Base RSUs) schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 33% | 33 | $28,365.81 |
| Year 2 | 33% | 33 | $28,365.81 |
| Year 3 | 34% | 34 | $29,225.38 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $85,957 |
* Based on Goldman Sachs stock price of $859.57 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
33%
33 shares
$28,365.81
33%
33 shares
$28,365.81
34%
34 shares
$29,225.38
Goldman Sachs vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Tax withholding is automatic.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Goldman Sachs RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $859.57
= $85,957
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$85,957 × 45%
= $38,680.65
Calculate net value after taxes
$85,957 - $38,680.65
= $47,276.35
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