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GD Stock Forecast: General Dynamics Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$396
+0.72% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering General Dynamics Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $430 — +8.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$107.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
96 / 100
Median analyst target
$430
Analysts covering
24
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.0%
1M
+7.1%
YTD
+19.1%
1Y
+27.5%
From 52W high
−0.0%
From 52W low
+28.4%
$308
$396
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores General Dynamics Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
96 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Value
95
Revisions
92
Issuance
85
Momentum
83
Quality
80
Accruals
68
Growth
48
Size
2

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (48): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$300$350$400$450Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GDHigh $465Median $430Low $319

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says24 analysts
13 Buy10 Hold1 Sell
Low $319Median $430High $465

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$400 → $440
3 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$366 → $395
30 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsOutperform$390 → $430
30 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$364 → $404
30 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$435 → $465
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$385 → $410
30 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$420 → $455
30 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$390 → $420
9 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$400 → $440
9 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
6 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$400 → $415
6 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
11 June 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy—
18 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
30 Apr 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
30 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
7 Apr 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
2 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
1 Apr 2026Wells FargoInitiatesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

GD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.1%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

General Dynamics Corp. (GD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
24.1×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.9×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
8.1%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
14.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Gross margin
15.5%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.4%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Net margin
8.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.8%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.1%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.6%

Higher than 38% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GDGeneral Dynamics Corp.$107.1B
96
HWMHowmet Aerospace, Inc.$115.9B
77
NOCNorthrop Grumman Corp.$83.6B
87
LMTLockheed Martin Corp.$142.1B
95
TDGTransDigm Group, Inc.$70.8B
64
BAThe Boeing Co.$176.1B
45
LHXL3Harris Technologies, Inc.$54.5B
84

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own General Dynamics Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GD news & analysis

Unusual Machines Soars 22%, Red Cat Climbs 8%, Ondas Gains 4% on Trump's 100% Drone Tariff

24/7 Wall Street · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) shares rose 22% to $33.24 midday Friday, leading a scattered rally in domestic drone stocks. The move follows news of a 100% tariff on drones under President Trump, which also lifted shares of Red Cat and Ondas.

Why it matters — A rally in domestic drone makers on tariff news signals shifting conditions in the defense and unmanned-systems sector that General Dynamics, a major defense contractor, operates within.

Here's Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Research highlights General Dynamics as a strong value stock, referencing its Zacks Style Scores as a method for identifying market-beating stocks for investment portfolios.

Why it matters — This item indicates that GD is being favourably rated on valuation metrics by an independent research service, which is relevant to investors tracking the stock.

Defense ETFs to Buy as Pentagon Pushes to Boost Missile Stockpiles

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026positive

The Pentagon is pushing to boost missile stockpiles amid reported shortages, which could drive replenishment orders that may lift defense contractors and defense ETFs. The item highlights Lockheed Martin and RTX but notes the broader defense sector, including ETFs, could benefit from the production push.

Why it matters — General Dynamics, as a major defense contractor, could be exposed to the Pentagon's missile production and replenishment drive even though it is not named in the item.

Palantir Just Crushed Earnings Again. These 2 Legacy Defense Stocks Are the Cheaper Way to Play the Same Budget.

The Motley Fool · 12 Aug 2026positive

The article notes that while Palantir trades at an expensive earnings multiple, General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin are described as steady defense contractors offering a cheaper way to benefit from the same defense spending. It positions these legacy contractors as more affordable plays on the same budget themes.

Why it matters — A GD watcher would be interested because the piece highlights General Dynamics as a cheaper, established alternative to high-multiple defense tech names like Palantir, reinforcing its value as a steady defense contractor.

GD vs. GE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a piece comparing General Dynamics (GD) and GE Aerospace (GE) as potential value options within the Aerospace-Defense sector. The article frames both companies for investors seeking undervalued stocks, though it does not specify a conclusion in the excerpt.

Why it matters — A GD watcher would care because the article evaluates General Dynamics' appeal as a value stock relative to a major defense-sector peer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GD stock

What is the GD stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering General Dynamics Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $430, with estimates ranging from $319 to $465. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GD stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering General Dynamics Corp., 13 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks General Dynamics Corp. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GD?

As at 15 Aug 2026, General Dynamics Corp. ranks 96 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will GD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +8.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks General Dynamics Corp. 96 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering General Dynamics Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $319 to $465 over the next 12 months.

How has GD stock performed over the past year?

General Dynamics Corp. returned +27.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does General Dynamics Corp. do?

General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and supports a broad portfolio of products and services for government and commercial customers. Its business is organized around Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies, covering business jets, naval shipbuilding and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, and mission-critical information technology solutions.

What is the latest news on GD?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 14 Aug 2026): "Unusual Machines Soars 22%, Red Cat Climbs 8%, Ondas Gains 4% on Trump's 100% Drone Tariff". Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) shares rose 22% to $33.24 midday Friday, leading a scattered rally in domestic drone stocks. The move follows news of a 100% tariff on drones under President Trump, which also lifted shares of Red Cat and Ondas.

Company

About General Dynamics Corp.

General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and supports a broad portfolio of products and services for government and commercial customers. Its business is organized around Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies, covering business jets, naval shipbuilding and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, and mission-critical information technology solutions. The company’s Aerospace segment centers on the Gulfstream family of business aircraft, while Marine Systems focuses on submarine construction and ship repair. Combat Systems produces armored vehicles and related land systems, and Technologies provides communications, cybersecurity, intelligence, and command-and-control capabilities. General Dynamics Corporation plays a significant role in defense procurement, advanced manufacturing, and specialized technology services across the aerospace, maritime, and land domains.

CEO Ms. Phebe N. Novakovic · 117,000 employees · United States · https://www.gd.com