General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$263.64 +3.36 (+1.29%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

General Dynamics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
9

Buy
9

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Dynamics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GD.

Consensus Price Target

$314.88
19.43% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Dynamics, the average price target is $314.88. The highest price target for GD is $354.00, while the lowest price target for GD is $245.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.43% from the current price of $263.64.

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GD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Month Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	3 Months Ago 9/25/23 to 9/24/24	1 Year Ago 12/24/22 to 12/24/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$314.88	$323.69	$315.06	$263.43
Forecasted Upside	19.43% Upside	14.86% Upside	3.39% Upside	3.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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GD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

General Dynamics Stock vs. The Competition

Type	General Dynamics	Aerospace Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.47	2.66	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.43% Upside	31.59% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/19/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	K. Herbert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform	$330.00 ➝ $290.00	+10.57%
12/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$345.00 ➝ $300.00	+13.86%
12/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	N. Poponak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$283.00 ➝ $245.00	-7.70%
12/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Akers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$322.00 ➝ $295.00	+10.87%
12/11/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Walton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$309.00 ➝ $306.00	+4.41%
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10/29/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$325.00 ➝ $330.00	+8.58%
10/24/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$343.00 ➝ $331.00	+9.32%
10/17/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$333.00 ➝ $352.00	+14.86%
10/11/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Safran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/10/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$331.00 ➝ $354.00	+19.49%
10/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Khanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/9/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$293.00 ➝ $345.00	+18.64%
7/2/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$345.00 ➝ $345.00	+21.16%
6/26/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Madrid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$345.00	+16.87%
4/29/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $310.00	+7.11%
4/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$280.00 ➝ $298.00	+4.55%
1/29/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$286.00 ➝ $296.00	+12.15%
1/29/2024	Alembic Global Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$296.00	+11.36%
10/24/2023	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $305.00	+30.91%
9/26/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$254.00 ➝ $258.00	+17.63%
4/27/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$239.00 ➝ $220.00	+2.41%
3/30/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Dipalma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
1/3/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$260.00 ➝ $285.00	+14.87%

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Should I Buy General Dynamics Stock? GD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these General Dynamics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Dynamics
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in General Dynamics Co.:

The stock is currently priced at $277.42, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the aerospace and defense sector.
General Dynamics Co. reported a revenue increase of 10.4% year-over-year, indicating strong growth potential and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid return on equity of 16.59%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $323.69, indicating potential upside for investors based on market expectations.
General Dynamics Co. has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.42, translating to an annual yield of 2.09%, providing income to investors in addition to capital appreciation.

General Dynamics
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in General Dynamics Co. for these reasons:

The company missed earnings expectations by $0.13, reporting $3.35 earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $3.48, which may raise concerns about future performance.
Despite revenue growth, the net margin stands at 7.90%, which could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising costs.
General Dynamics Co. has a quick ratio of 0.80, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
Recent price target adjustments by analysts, including a reduction from $343.00 to $331.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
Insider ownership is only 1.60%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially impacting long-term strategic decisions.

GD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Dynamics is $314.88, with a high forecast of $354.00 and a low forecast of $245.00.
: 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Dynamics in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, General Dynamics's stock has a predicted upside of 19.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, General Dynamics's stock had 5 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: General Dynamics has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Seaport Res Ptn, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like General Dynamics less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating for General Dynamics is Hold while the average consensus rating for "aerospace" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GD compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GD) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast & Price Target