General Dynamics Corporation Common Stock (GD)
Stock · NYSE · Defence
$344.17as of 10/16/2026
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GD Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What GD's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 29 | +2.4% | 69% | September 18, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 29 | +1.7% | 69% | July 28, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 24 | +2.2% | 63% | September 9, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 19 | +0.8% | 63% | September 24, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.4% | 61% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About GD
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support, customer support and custom completion services, modifications, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment…
- Sector
- Defence
- Industry
- Marine Transportation
- Employees
- 117,000
- Website
- www.gd.com
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $335.28$341.15
- Market cap
- $104.68B
- P/E (trailing)
- 20.39
- P/E (forward)
- 18.09
- EPS (trailing)
- $16.39
- Dividend yield
- 2.13%
- Beta
- 0.32
- Avg. volume
- 1.15M
- Ex-dividend date
- October 9, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- November 13, 2026
How General Dynamics Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Jan 30, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
21 analyst ratings
General Dynamics Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- GDGeneral Dynamics Corporation Common Stock$344.23▲ 2.14%Market cap $104.68BP/E 20.39$306.77$400
- RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Common Stock$277.68▼ 0.83%Market cap $85.73BP/E 17.05$222.22$356.39
- VIKViking Holdings Ltd Ordinary Shares$83.42▼ 0.67%Market cap $47.34BP/E 27.81$56.37$110.09
- CCLCarnival Corporation Ltd. Common Shares$25.9▼ 2.12%Market cap $39.43BP/E 11.22$21.45$34.03
- BIPBrookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Limited Partnership Units$37.45▲ 0.48%Market cap $17.93BP/E 26.20$33.21$44.04
- HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Common Stock$272▲ 1.79%Market cap $12.68BP/E 15.77$255.36$460
- NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Ordinary Shares$15.05▼ 2.21%Market cap $8.89BP/E 9.25$13.63$25.13
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD General Dynamics Corporation Common Stock | $104.68B | 20.39 | $344.23 | ▲ 2.14% | $306.77$400 |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Common Stock | $85.73B | 17.05 | $277.68 | ▼ 0.83% | $222.22$356.39 |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd Ordinary Shares | $47.34B | 27.81 | $83.42 | ▼ 0.67% | $56.37$110.09 |
| CCL Carnival Corporation Ltd. Common Shares | $39.43B | 11.22 | $25.9 | ▼ 2.12% | $21.45$34.03 |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Limited Partnership Units | $17.93B | 26.20 | $37.45 | ▲ 0.48% | $33.21$44.04 |
| HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Common Stock | $12.68B | 15.77 | $272 | ▲ 1.79% | $255.36$460 |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Ordinary Shares | $8.89B | 9.25 | $15.05 | ▼ 2.21% | $13.63$25.13 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
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- TD Cowen Maintains Buy on General Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $380Benzinga · 10/9/2026
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- 3 Reasons to Avoid GD and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadYahoo · 10/8/2026
- GD or GE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- General Dynamics’ New CEO Won’t Fix Defense Stocks’ Problems. This Is What Can.Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- 'Drone Maker Anduril Pushes Into Submarines With Maryland Factory' - Bloombergbenzinga · 10/6/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Option Exercise700 @ $274.51
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Option Exercise1.8K @ $227.58
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Option Exercise2.2K @ $232.9
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Option Exercise2.8K @ $168.56
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Sale700 @ $345.82
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Sale1.8K @ $346.01
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Sale2.2K @ $346.12
- Robert K. Steel · September 23, 2026 · Sale2.8K @ $346.08
- Charles W. Hooper · September 16, 2026 · Grant21 @ $356.69
- Cecil D. Haney · September 16, 2026 · Grant10 @ $356.69
- John G. Stratton · September 16, 2026 · Grant105 @ $356.69
- C. Howard Nye · September 16, 2026 · Grant52 @ $356.69
- Laura J. Schumacher · September 16, 2026 · Grant105 @ $356.69
- Catherine B. Reynolds · September 16, 2026 · Grant105 @ $356.69
- DE LEON RUDY F · September 16, 2026 · Grant52 @ $356.69
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 221.32M
- Total value held
- $74.34B
- Institutional holders
- 2186
- Unknown27.06M
- Unknown18.60M
- Unknown16.14M
- Unknown13.57M
- Unknown11.44M
- Unknown8.13M
- Unknown6.27M
- Unknown5.70M
- Unknown5.18M
- Unknown4.75M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 17, 2026
RBC Lowers General Dynamics Price Target Amid Defense Sector Review
RBC Capital cut its price target for General Dynamics to $360 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating. This action occurs as broader defense stocks face pressure, with recent reports questioning if strong profitability can overcome weak momentum in the sector. The stock is currently trading near significant support levels, reflecting a cautious market stance on the company's near-term outlook.
RBC Lowers General Dynamics Price Target Amid Defense Sector Review. RBC Capital cut its price target for General Dynamics to $360 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating. This action occurs as broader defense stocks face pressure, with recent reports questioning if strong profitability can overcome weak momentum in the sector. The stock is currently trading near significant support levels, reflecting a cautious market stance on the company's near-term outlook.