General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast & Price Target $339.54 -0.60 (-0.18%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$338.66 -0.88 (-0.26%) As of 04:34 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock General Dynamics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 21 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold7Buy13 Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for GD. Consensus Price Target $387.4014.09% Upside According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Dynamics, the average price target is $387.40. The highest price target for GD is $435.00, while the lowest price target for GD is $313.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.09% from the current price of $339.54. 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. 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GD Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/20/25 to 5/20/261 Month Ago4/20/25 to 4/20/263 Months Ago2/19/25 to 2/19/261 Year Ago5/20/24 to 5/20/25Strong Buy2 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy11 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)13 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)Hold7 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)12 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$387.40$384.53$376.26$293.00Forecasted Upside14.09% Upside15.74% Upside6.18% Upside4.13% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold GD Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History GD Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table General Dynamics Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeGeneral DynamicsAerospace CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.67 2.50 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside14.09% Upside45.01% Upside16.44% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent GD NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/18/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsJohn GodynNot RatedLower TargetNeutral$380.00 ➝ $364.00+7.67%5/6/2026 Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft2 of 5 stars Lower TargetHold$387.00 ➝ $377.00+8.54%5/4/2026 The Goldman Sachs Group3 of 5 stars Lower TargetSell$327.00 ➝ $313.00-9.31%4/30/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGavin ParsonsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$385.00 ➝ $371.00+9.73%4/30/2026 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOutperform$430.00 ➝ $390.00+13.00%4/30/2026 DA DavidsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$384.00 ➝ $375.00+8.65%4/30/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSeth SeifmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$385.00 ➝ $400.00+15.89%4/30/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKen HerbertSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingSector Perform$385.00+12.46%4/30/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight$410.00 ➝ $435.00+28.12%4/21/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy (B) Get the Latest News and Ratings for GD and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for General Dynamics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 4/7/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSheila KahyaogluSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetHold$385.00 ➝ $380.00+9.00%4/1/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid StraussSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOverweight$400.00+16.44%2/19/2026 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$380.00 ➝ $395.00+11.34%1/30/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRonald EpsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy$400.00+14.21%1/15/2026 SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCharles MinervinoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingPositive$420.00+15.36%1/14/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $390.00+5.80%1/12/2026 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDouglas HarnedSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingMarket Perform$398.00+12.59%1/12/2026 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMyles WaltonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $415.00+12.59%10/28/2025 Melius ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong-Buy10/27/2025 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPeter ArmentSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$390.00+10.61%10/27/2025 Vertical ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$400.00+14.22%7/29/2025 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid StraussSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $350.00+10.93%4/24/2025 TD SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGautam KhannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+8.14%2/21/2025 William BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLouie DiPalmaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform2/13/2025 BTIG ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrew MadridSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 04:41 PM ET. 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 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 company recently reported earnings per share of $4.10, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth. General Dynamics Co. has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.59 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy payout ratio of approximately 40.03%. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for General Dynamics Co., with a price target around $388.70, suggesting potential upside for investors. The company has shown a revenue increase of 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust demand for its products and services. General Dynamics Co. operates in diverse sectors, including aerospace and defense, which can provide stability and growth opportunities in various market conditions. General Dynamics Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in General Dynamics Co. for these reasons: Recent analyst reports have shown some price target reductions, with BNP Paribas Exane lowering their target from $430.00 to $390.00, which may indicate concerns about future performance. The current stock price is around $388, which may not provide significant upside potential compared to other investment opportunities in the market. General Dynamics Co. faces competition in the aerospace and defense sectors, which could impact its market share and profitability. Market volatility and geopolitical tensions can affect defense spending, potentially impacting General Dynamics Co.'s revenue streams. While the company has a solid dividend, the yield of approximately 1.9% may not be attractive compared to other high-yield investment options available to investors. GD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is General Dynamics' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Dynamics is $387.40, with a high forecast of $435.00 and a low forecast of $313.00. Should I buy or sell General Dynamics stock right now? 21 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, 7 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GD shares. Does General Dynamics's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, General Dynamics's stock has a predicted upside of 14.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has General Dynamics been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, General Dynamics's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover General Dynamics? General Dynamics has been rated by research analysts at Argus, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like General Dynamics more than its competitors? Analysts like General Dynamics more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating for General Dynamics is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "aerospace" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GD compares to other companies. 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