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General Dynamics (GD)
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat System...
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General Dynamics Analyst Rating
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Jul 21, 2026Price forecast
$395.746.18%
Forecast & RatingBuy
24analysts
- Strong buy41.67%
- Buy12.50%
- Hold41.67%
- Sell4.17%
- Strong sell0.00%
Daily Events
- Jul, 21
General Dynamics declined during regular session to $362.87 (-1.95% from prior close) amid profit-taking following its recent strength, but subsequently recovered to $370.30 in post-market trading, signaling underlying confidence in the company's fundamentals. Q1 2026 results demonstrated solid operational momentum with revenue of $134.8 billion, representing 10.29% year-over-year growth, and net profit expansion of 13.18%, with particular strength in the aerospace and combat systems segments. Recent defense sector catalysts have been supportive, including a major $1.4 billion armored combat vehicle contract with Canada and public endorsement of the company's CEO by the Trump administration, which reinforces favorable political tailwinds for the defense industry. From a valuation perspective, the stock has appreciated 7.1% year-to-date and trades within 3.4% of its 52-week high of $380.71, with a PE ratio of 22.94 suggesting moderate valuation.
- Jul, 20
General Dynamics closed up approximately 0.55% at $370.60, reflecting ongoing positive momentum from defense order accumulation and policy support. Recent quarterly performance has been robust—Q1 revenue reached $13.481 billion with 10.29% year-over-year growth and EPS grew 12.02% to $4.10; additionally, Canada and General Dynamics signed a $1.4 billion armored combat support vehicle agreement, further strengthening the defense order backlog. Bank of America issued a positive forecast for the stock, underscoring analyst confidence in its record order backlog and revenue growth prospects. From a valuation perspective, the stock has risen roughly 7.92% year-to-date and trades just 2.66% below its 52-week high of $380.71, well above its 60-day moving average of $349.43. That said, the PE ratio of 23.12x sits at a relatively elevated level, suggesting the market may have already priced in part of expectations around the defense cycle.
- Jul, 17
General Dynamics closed essentially flat at $368.58, down 0.07%, despite pre-market strength reaching $378.16, signaling profit-taking pressure at elevated levels. Strong defense industry tailwinds are evident: Canada signed a $1.4 billion armored-combat-support-vehicle agreement with the company, a $50 billion U.S. defense budget bolsters sector momentum, and Trump publicly praised the CEO. Q1 fundamentals remain solid with revenues of $13.48 billion up 10.29% year-over-year and net profit up 13.18% to $1.125 billion. The stock trades near 52-week highs, sitting only 3.19% below the $380.71 peak reached July 7, with a year-to-date gain of 7.33%. However, the current PE multiple of 23x has expanded relative to historical levels, and today's intraday reversal from morning strength signals valuation caution despite the supportive macro backdrop.
- Jul, 16
General Dynamics closed up 1.2% at $370.00 with volatile intraday action: pre-market surge to $372.50 (08:33 ET), midday dip to $364.06, then post-market recovery. Recent positive catalysts drive momentum: Canada signed a $1.4 billion armored-vehicle agreement with GD, President Trump publicly praised company leadership, and defense orders remain strong. Q1 fundamentals are solid: EPS of $4.10 (+12.0% YoY), operating revenue of $13.481 billion (+10.3% YoY), and net profit of $1.125 billion (+13.2% YoY). Technically, the stock has gained 7.4% year-to-date, trading just 3.12% below its 52-week high of $380.71 and well above its 20-day moving average of $361.66. However, a P/E ratio of 23.01 already reflects substantial growth expectations, and further upside may be constrained by profit-taking at current elevated levels.
- Jul, 15
GD shares declined about 1% to 365.63, pressured by profit-taking eight days after hitting the 52-week high of 380.71 on July 7. The intraday pattern showed volatility: pre-market surged to 376.97 (up 2% vs. prior close), but reversed to close near the 364.65 session low at 15:56 ET, reflecting seller conviction at peak levels. Mixed signals define the backdrop. Positively, Trump's endorsement and the $50 billion U.S. defense boom provide tailwinds. Negatively, the announced retirement of General Counsel Greg Gallopoulos introduces management uncertainty. Q1 2026 fundamentals were solid: 12% EPS growth, 10.3% revenue growth to $13.48 billion, and 13.2% net income growth. Valuation appears reasonable with PE 22.8 and PB 3.8; UBS maintains a $371 price target suggesting modest upside. Year-to-date performance is +6.5%, with the stock 3.96% below its 52-week high. Regulatory headwinds in the defense sector and management transition warrant monitoring.
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