Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Stocks
ETFs
Options
Commodities
Crypto
Currency
Pro Newsletters
Research Tools
Calendars
Economic Indicators
Class Actions
Calculators
Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
General Dynamics (GD)
NYSE:GD
Holding GD?
Track your performance easily
GD Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$243.87 - $316.90
Previous Close$280.96
Volume1.77M
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
$77.26B
Enterprise Value$84.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.4
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2025EPS Estimate
$4.43Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 11, 2024Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.13
Shares Outstanding274,968,619
10 Day Avg. Volume1,285,890
30 Day Avg. Volume1,216,916
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.28
Alpha0.00483
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.90
P/FCF Ratio15.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$334.54Price Target Upside19.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
General Dynamics News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Defense DemandStrong demand across the defense segments is encouraging, with Combat Systems benefiting from robust demand for munitions and weapons systems as countries invest in rearmament.
Long-Term GrowthThe newly formed team with Lockheed Martin is expected to support meaningful long-term growth given strong demand for munitions globally.
Submarine ProgramsMarine Systems is seen as a premier play for Naval exposure with strong support for the Virginia and Columbia-class submarine programs.
Bears Say
Financial Performance ConcernsGeneral Dynamics reported earnings below consensus expectations, primarily due to weakness in the Aerospace sector.
G700 Delivery ChallengesEngine delivery delays, certification procedures, and quality issues are challenging the G700 ramp and delivery cadence.
Marine Segment Margin PressureSupply chain issues and cost pressures are leading to margin deterioration in the Marine segment, with management expressing ongoing concerns.
---
Ownership Overview
0.61% Insiders
24.62% Mutual Funds
28.17% Other Institutional Investors
28.54% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
---
GD FAQ
What was General Dynamics’s price range in the past 12 months?
General Dynamics lowest stock price was $243.87 and its highest was $316.90 in the past 12 months.
What is General Dynamics’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is General Dynamics’s upcoming earnings report date?
General Dynamics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2025 which is in 62 days.
How were General Dynamics’s earnings last quarter?
General Dynamics released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2024. The company reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.489 by -$0.139.
Is General Dynamics overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts General Dynamics’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does General Dynamics pay dividends?
General Dynamics pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.42 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.95%. See more information on General Dynamics dividends here
What is General Dynamics’s EPS estimate?
General Dynamics’s EPS estimate is $4.43.
How many shares outstanding does General Dynamics have?
General Dynamics has 274,968,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to General Dynamics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
General Dynamics reported an EPS of $3.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.489. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.52%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of General Dynamics?
Among the largest hedge funds holding General Dynamics’s share is PRIMECAP Management Co. It holds General Dynamics’s shares valued at 241M.
---
General Dynamics Stock Smart Score
Unlock Smart Score
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$334.54 (19.46% Upside)
$334.54 (19.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GD Sentiment 84%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $406.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
General Dynamics
Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp. is an aerospace and defense company. The company provides the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. It operates through five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
---
GD Company Deck
---
GD Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
---
GD Revenue Breakdown
20.42% Nuclear-powered submarines
20.01% Information technology (IT) services
13.51% Aircraft manufacturing
11.91% Military vehicles
34.15% Other
---
GD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$334.54
▲(19.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering GD
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
12/13 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+17.14%
reiterated a buy rating 29 days ago
Copying Kenneth Herbert's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 92.31% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +17.14% per trade.
---