General Dynamics CorporationGDNYSE
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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
23 analysts·High coverage
48%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
1148%
Hold
1148%
Sell
14%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see modest upside — consensus target 11% higher.

Bear Case
$385.00
+6%
Consensus
$404.22
+11%
Bull Case
$444.00
+22%
Price Range23 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$385.00
$444.00
Current Target
Current Price
$364.78
Upside to Target
$39.44

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

2026E$16.39(14 analysts)
P/E23x
Current: 22.9x
Actual
Estimate
Range (Low–High)
Stock Alarm Pro
Forward Growth Estimates (YoY)
FY2027
Rev+4.58%
EPS+10.95%
FY2028
Rev+4.16%
EPS+7.33%
FY2029
Rev+3.39%
EPS+7.73%

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:67%(8/12 quarters)
Avg surprise:+2.0%
Beat
Miss
Inline
Estimate
Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 1, 2026Jefferies
General Dynamics price target raised to $385 from $360 at Jefferies
Target:$385.00
+9.7%from $351.09
Jan 29, 2026UBS
General Dynamics price target raised to $393 from $388 at UBS
Target:$393.00
+10.2%from $356.68
Jan 22, 2026Seaport Global
General Dynamics price target raised to $444 from $376 at Seaport Research
Target:$444.00
+21.5%from $365.40
Jan 15, 2026Susquehanna
General Dynamics price target raised to $420 from $405 at Susquehanna
Target:$420.00
+15.3%from $364.17
Jan 15, 2026UBS
General Dynamics price target raised to $388 from $381 at UBS
Target:$388.00
+6.9%from $363.06
Jan 12, 2026Bernstein
General Dynamics price target raised to $398 from $388 at Bernstein
Target:$398.00
+11.5%from $356.93
Dec 16, 2025Morgan Stanley
General Dynamics upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Target:$408.00
+19.8%from $340.60
Oct 28, 2025Bernstein
General Dynamics price target raised to $388 from $355 at Bernstein
Target:$388.00
+10.5%from $351.22
Oct 27, 2025Morgan Stanley
General Dynamics price target raised to $385 from $360 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$385.00
+10.8%from $347.48
Oct 27, 2025Robert W. Baird
General Dynamics price target raised to $390 from $350 at Baird
Target:$390.00
+10.6%from $352.76
Oct 27, 2025UBS
General Dynamics price target raised to $381 from $369 at UBS
Target:$381.00
+8.6%from $350.77
Oct 27, 2025Susquehanna
General Dynamics price target raised to $406 from $365 at Susquehanna
Target:$406.00
+15.7%from $350.77
Oct 27, 2025Vertical Research
General Dynamics upgraded to Buy from Hold at Vertical Research
Target:$400.00
+14.0%from $350.77
Oct 15, 2025Morgan Stanley
General Dynamics price target raised to $360 from $328 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$360.00
+6.9%from $336.87
Oct 8, 2025Deutsche Bank
General Dynamics price target raised to $400 from $360 at Deutsche Bank
Target:$400.00
+16.5%from $343.43
Sep 29, 2025Seaport Global
General Dynamics upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research
Target:$376.00
+13.8%from $330.34
Jul 14, 2025Bernstein
General Dynamics price target raised to $314 from $295 at Bernstein
Target:$314.00
+3.0%from $304.85
Jul 9, 2025Jefferies
General Dynamics Corp. (GD) PT Raised to $325 at Jefferies, 'Gulfstream Taking Off for EPS Expected Ahead'
Target:$325.00
+8.4%from $299.94
May 6, 2025Argus Research
General Dynamics price target raised to $295 from $280 at Argus
Target:$295.00
+9.0%from $270.61
Apr 16, 2025Morgan Stanley
General Dynamics downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley
Target:$305.00
+10.3%from $276.63
Apr 2, 2025Susquehanna
General Dynamics price target raised to $315 from $300 at Susquehanna
Target:$315.00
+14.1%from $276.04
Mar 7, 2025Wells Fargo
General Dynamics price target raised to $261 from $244 at Wells Fargo
Target:$261.00
-3.9%from $271.56
Feb 4, 2025Barclays
General Dynamics price target lowered to $285 from $305 at Barclays
Target:$285.00
+10.7%from $257.43
Oct 30, 2024Jefferies
General Dynamics Corp. (GD) PT Lowered to $345 at Jefferies
Target:$345.00
+14.3%from $301.75
Oct 24, 2024RBC Capital
General Dynamics Corp. (GD) PT Raised to $330 at RBC Capital
Target:$330.00
+8.4%from $304.40