Rep. Jared Moskowitz Purchases Shares of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

Key Points

• Rep. Jared Moskowitz disclosed on April 30 that he purchased $1,001–$15,000 of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) stock on March 23 through his "MORGAN STANLEY ACTIVE ASSETS (5)" account.
• General Dynamics beat Q1 estimates (EPS $4.10 vs. $3.67; revenue $13.48B vs. $12.7B), raised FY26 EPS guidance to $16.45–$16.55, and increased its quarterly dividend to $1.59 (annualized $6.36, ~1.8% yield).
• Company insiders have been net sellers (51,260 shares worth about $18.1M over three months), while analysts remain broadly positive with a consensus "Moderate Buy" and a $387.70 price target amid some target trims.

Representative Jared Moskowitz (Democratic-Florida) recently bought shares of General Dynamics Corporation NYSE: GD. In a filing disclosed on April 30th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in General Dynamics stock on March 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "MORGAN STANLEY ACTIVE ASSETS (5)" account.

Representative Jared Moskowitz also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Palo Alto Networks NASDAQ: PANW on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Cencora NYSE: COR on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace NYSE: GE on 3/31/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Qualcomm NASDAQ: QCOM on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of American Express NYSE: AXP on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Broadcom NASDAQ: AVGO on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chubb NYSE: CB on 3/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Cummins NYSE: CMI on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics NYSE: GD on 3/31/2026.

General Dynamics Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:GD opened at $345.49 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $345.59 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $346.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.89. General Dynamics Corporation has a one year low of $266.98 and a one year high of $369.70. The company has a market cap of $93.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.74, a PEG ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.34.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The aerospace company reported $4.10 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.67 by $0.43. General Dynamics had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 17.41%. The firm had revenue of $13.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.70 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.66 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that General Dynamics Corporation will post 16.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Dynamics Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Investors of record on Friday, April 10th will be paid a $1.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 10th. This represents a $6.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. This is a positive change from General Dynamics's previous quarterly dividend of $1.50. General Dynamics's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 41.17%.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Dynamics

In other General Dynamics news, VP Mark Rayha sold 4,370 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.79, for a total value of $1,524,212.30. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 7,936 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,767,997.44. The trade was a 35.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Phebe N. Novakovic sold 32,918 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $354.09, for a total transaction of $11,655,934.62. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 766,457 shares of the company's stock, valued at $271,394,759.13. This represents a 4.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 51,260 shares of company stock valued at $18,133,971. Company insiders own 1.40% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GD has been the subject of several analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $430.00 to $390.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of General Dynamics from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $385.00 to $371.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "sector perform" rating and issued a $385.00 price target on shares of General Dynamics in a report on Thursday. Finally, Wolfe Research raised their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $400.00 to $415.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $387.70.

Key General Dynamics News

Here are the key news stories impacting General Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and guidance raise: GD reported EPS $4.10 vs. $3.67 est., revenue ~$13.5B vs. $12.7B est., bookings ~$26.6B and backlog ~ $131B; management raised FY26 EPS guidance to $16.45–$16.55 — the core catalyst lifting the stock. Why General Dynamics (GD) Is Up 5.6% After Raising 2026 EPS Guidance On Marine Strength
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile price target upgrades: Morgan Stanley raised its target to $435 (overweight) and JPMorgan lifted its target to $400 (overweight), signaling dealer confidence in GD’s Marine and Aerospace momentum. Morgan Stanley raises price target on General Dynamics to $435
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts mixed but generally positive: RBC reaffirmed a sector‑perform view with a $385 target, keeping some moderation in expectations despite the beat. RBC reaffirms sector perform on GD
• Neutral Sentiment: Defense demand backdrop: industry writes point to stronger defense spending and large backlogs (e.g., Northrop Grumman’s backlog), and reports that U.S. bases in the Middle East may need rebuilding — supportive for long‑term revenue but increases near‑term volatility. Northrop Grumman Gains From Strong Backlog and Rising Defense Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Some broker trims: BNP Paribas Exane cut its target to $390 (still outperform) and DA Davidson trimmed its target to $375 — these reductions add near‑term pressure and show differing views on sustainable upside. BNP Paribas adjusts price target on General Dynamics to $390 from $430 DA Davidson trims price target on General Dynamics to $375

Institutional Trading of General Dynamics

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Dunhill Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of General Dynamics by 620.0% during the 3rd quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 72 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in shares of General Dynamics during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Dagco Inc. bought a new stake in shares of General Dynamics during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its stake in General Dynamics by 1,725.0% in the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 73 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Burkett Financial Services LLC lifted its stake in General Dynamics by 650.0% in the third quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 75 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. 86.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Moskowitz

Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 23rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 23rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Jared Evan Moskowitz was born in Coral Springs, Florida. Moskowitz graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from George Washington University in 2003 and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. Moskowitz's career experience includes working as the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and general counsel with AshBritt Inc.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a major American aerospace and defense contractor that designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of products and services for government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in the United States (Reston, Virginia), the company supplies platforms and systems used by armed forces, civil authorities and private operators across multiple domains including air, land, sea and cyber.

Its principal activities span several operating businesses: a business aviation unit that develops and supports Gulfstream business jets; land systems that produce armored combat vehicles and related logistics and sustainment services; marine systems that design and construct submarines and surface ships for navies; and mission systems and information technology operations that provide command-and-control, communications, cybersecurity and systems-integration services.

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