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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$391.76 -0.29 (-0.07%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$393.52 +1.76 (+0.45%)
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General Dynamics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
13

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GD.

Consensus Price Target

$409.68
4.57% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Dynamics, the average price target is $409.68. The highest price target for GD is $465.00, while the lowest price target for GD is $313.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.57% from the current price of $391.76.
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.
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GD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$409.68$391.15$388.20$315.78
Forecasted Upside4.57% Upside4.44% Upside12.07% Upside0.57% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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General Dynamics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGeneral DynamicsIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.68
2.29
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.57% Upside310.99% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/4/2026
David Strauss
David Strauss
Not Rated
Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $440.00+15.85%
8/3/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Gavin Parsons
Gavin Parsons
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$366.00 ➝ $395.00+2.76%
7/30/2026
Ken Herbert
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Perform$385.00 ➝ $410.00+9.07%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$384.00+2.05%
7/30/2026 Set Target$430.00+14.39%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$390.00 ➝ $420.00+9.91%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$364.00 ➝ $404.00+5.72%
7/30/2026Boost TargetOutperform$390.00 ➝ $430.00+12.69%
7/30/2026Boost TargetPositive$420.00 ➝ $455.00+19.54%
7/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$435.00 ➝ $465.00+22.32%
7/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $440.00+17.81%
7/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $415.00+11.16%
7/1/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
5/4/2026 Lower TargetSell$327.00 ➝ $313.00-9.31%
4/30/2026 Lower Target$384.00 ➝ $375.00+8.65%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$385.00 ➝ $400.00+15.89%
2/19/2026 Boost TargetBuy$380.00 ➝ $395.00+11.34%
1/12/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$398.00+12.59%
1/12/2026Boost TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $415.00+12.59%
10/28/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/27/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$400.00+14.22%
7/29/2025Boost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $350.00+10.93%
4/24/2025Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+8.14%
2/21/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
2/13/2025DowngradeBuyNeutral

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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 Saturday, August 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these General Dynamics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Dynamics
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $400, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's future growth.
  • General Dynamics Co. reported a significant revenue increase of 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust business performance and demand for its products and services.
  • The company has a solid earnings per share (EPS) guidance for FY 2026, projected between 16.800 and 16.900, suggesting potential for continued profitability and growth.
  • General Dynamics Co. has a healthy dividend yield of approximately 1.6%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is appealing for those seeking regular returns.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several recent upgrades to target prices, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.

General Dynamics
Bear Case

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

  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 23.46, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price growth.
  • General Dynamics Co. has a relatively low quick ratio of 0.90, indicating that it may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities without selling inventory, which could raise liquidity concerns.
  • Despite a strong revenue increase, the net margin of 8.18% may not be as high as some competitors, suggesting that profitability could be under pressure in a competitive market.
  • The company has a beta of 0.34, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 86.14% of the company's stock, which could lead to less price stability and more influence from large shareholders on stock performance.

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 $409.68, with a high forecast of $465.00 and a low forecast of $313.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Dynamics in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GD shares.

According to analysts, General Dynamics's stock has a predicted upside of 4.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, General Dynamics's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like General Dynamics more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for General Dynamics is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GD) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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