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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$326.23 -3.39 (-1.03%)
Closing price 09/12/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$328.16 +1.93 (+0.59%)
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General Dynamics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
12
Buy
9

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Dynamics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for GD.

Consensus Price Target

$315.78
-3.20% Downside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Dynamics, the average price target is $315.78. The highest price target for GD is $368.00, while the lowest price target for GD is $236.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.20% from the current price of $326.23.
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
9/13/24 to 9/13/25
1 Month Ago
8/14/24 to 8/14/25
3 Months Ago
6/15/24 to 6/15/25
1 Year Ago
9/14/23 to 9/13/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$315.78$315.78$293.00$315.06
Forecasted Upside-3.20% Downside-0.10% Downside3.55% Upside3.35% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

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 DynamicsAerospace CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.80
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.20% Downside21.06% Upside10.72% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/29/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
David Strauss
David Strauss
Not Rated
Boost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $350.00+10.93%
7/24/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Gavin Parsons
Gavin Parsons
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$309.00 ➝ $333.00+5.61%
7/24/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
Jason Gursky
Jason Gursky
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$348.00 ➝ $368.00+16.50%
7/24/2025Susquehanna
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Boost TargetPositive$315.00 ➝ $365.00+14.84%
7/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost TargetOverweight$284.00 ➝ $345.00+8.54%
7/24/2025Robert W. Baird
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Boost TargetNeutral$283.00 ➝ $350.00+10.48%
7/24/2025Wolfe Research
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UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$360.00+13.64%
7/14/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Set TargetMarket Perform$314.00+2.91%
7/9/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Set TargetHold$325.00+8.45%
7/8/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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UpgradeHoldBuy$298.00 ➝ $342.00+15.97%
6/25/2025Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/25/2025TD Cowen
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Boost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $300.00+5.12%
5/6/2025Argus
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Set Target$295.00+9.43%
4/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$305.00 ➝ $300.00+11.17%
4/24/2025TD Securities
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Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+8.14%
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$261.00 ➝ $236.00-7.12%
2/21/2025William Blair
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2/13/2025BTIG Research
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DowngradeBuyNeutral
1/30/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Lower TargetSector Perform$290.00 ➝ $280.00+9.48%
1/28/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lower TargetSell$245.00 ➝ $241.00-8.59%
1/14/2025Baird R W
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/6/2025Vertical Research
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DowngradeBuyHold$352.00 ➝ $290.00+10.11%
10/11/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/29/2024Alembic Global Advisors
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 DowngradeOverweightNeutral$296.00+11.36%
10/24/2023Bank Of America (Bofa)
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 Boost TargetBuy$295.00 ➝ $305.00+30.91%
9/26/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$254.00 ➝ $258.00+17.63%

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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 Wednesday, September 10, 2025. 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 company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • General Dynamics Co. has a solid revenue growth of approximately 8.9% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to expand and capture market opportunities.
  • The current stock price is around $365, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation based on recent analyst upgrades.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 40.27%, the company offers a reliable income stream for investors, making it attractive for those seeking dividends.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with several upgrades to "Buy," suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and stability.

General Dynamics
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, the company faces intense competition in the aerospace and defense sectors, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The stock has a mixed analyst rating, with some analysts maintaining a "Hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about its future performance.
  • General Dynamics Co. operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to increased compliance costs and potential operational challenges.
  • Market volatility can affect stock performance, and any downturn in the defense budget could negatively impact revenue streams.
  • While the dividend is attractive, any future cuts or freezes in dividends could signal financial distress, which may deter income-focused investors.

GD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Dynamics is $315.78, with a high forecast of $368.00 and a low forecast of $236.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Dynamics in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" GD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, General Dynamics's stock has a predicted downside of -3.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, General Dynamics's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:GD) was last updated on 9/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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