General Dynamics
GD
$384.29
-0.46%
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and services business jets (Gulfstream), nuclear submarines, destroyers, combat vehicles, and advanced mission systems for government and commercial customers. As one of the top five U.S. defense contractors, it holds a dominant position in naval shipbuilding and is a market leader in the ultra-high-end business jet segment. The current investor narrative centers on robust defense spending tailwinds from geopolitical tensions and a proposed 355-ship Navy, alongside a recovery in Gulfstream deliveries, which together are driving record backlogs and margin expansion. The stock is also attracting attention for its disciplined capital allocation, including steady dividend growth and share buybacks, while investors debate the sustainability of its valuation premium in a rising rate environment.…
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General Dynamics
$384.29
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GD 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on General Dynamics's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $420.02 and implied upside of +9.3% versus the current price.
Average Target
$420.02
0 analysts
Implied Upside
+9.3%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
—
covering this stock
Price Range
$319 - $465
Analyst target range
The target price range spans from a low of $319.00 to a high of $465.00, reflecting a wide dispersion of 46% between the lowest and highest targets. The high target of $465 assumes continued defense spending growth and successful execution of the Gulfstream backlog, while the low target of $319 prices in potential budget cuts or execution missteps. Recent ratings actions show a positive tilt, with Jefferies upgrading from Hold to Buy in June 2026 and B of A Securities reiterating Buy in July, while Citigroup and UBS maintain Neutral stances. The wide range indicates uncertainty about the pace of defense budget growth and the sustainability of business jet demand, but the overall bullish consensus suggests analysts see more upside than downside.
GD Technical Analysis
General Dynamics is in a sustained uptrend, with the stock up 21.4% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500's 20.5% gain. The current price of $384.29 sits near the upper end of its 52-week range, at 96% of the high of $400.00 and 25% above the low of $306.77, indicating strong momentum and investor confidence. This positioning near highs suggests the market is rewarding the company's growth prospects, though it also raises the risk of short-term overextension.
Beta
0.33
0.33x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-15.2%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$307-$400
Price range past year
Annual Return
+21.4%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | GD Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +3.0% | +3.6% |
| 3m | +12.1% | +2.7% |
| 6m | +9.4% | +11.4% |
| 1y | +21.4% | +18.7% |
| ytd | +11.9% | +12.3% |
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GD Fundamental Analysis
General Dynamics' revenue growth is accelerating, with Q1 2026 revenue of $13.48 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year, compared to 8.9% growth in Q4 2025 and 5.9% in Q3 2025. The growth is broad-based, with Marine Systems leading at $4.34 billion, followed by Technologies at $3.58 billion, Aerospace at $3.28 billion, and Combat Systems at $2.28 billion. This acceleration is driven by increased defense spending and a rebound in Gulfstream deliveries, positioning the company for continued top-line expansion.
Quarterly Revenue
$13.5B
2026-04
Revenue YoY Growth
+10.3%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
15.9%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$6.2B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is GD Overvalued?
Given that General Dynamics is profitable, the PE ratio is the primary valuation metric. The trailing PE is 21.5x, while the forward PE is 20.7x, indicating the market expects modest earnings growth. The forward PE is slightly lower, reflecting anticipated EPS growth from $21.5 to $22.15, which is consistent with the company's growth trajectory.
PE
21.5x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range 15x~25x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
16.1x
Enterprise Value Multiple