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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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GD Stock Forecast

General Dynamics (GD) stock forecast, based on 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $307.20, with a high of $345.00 and a low of $261.00. This represents a 10.19% increase from the last price of $278.78.

$255 $273 $291 $309 $327 $345 High: $345 Avg: $307.2 Low: $261 Last Closed Price: $278.78

GD Stock Rating

General Dynamics stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (43.33%), 16 Hold (53.33%), 1 Sell (3.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 30 1 16 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

GD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockGeneral Dynamics10.19%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.34%
IndustryDefense Stocks13.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1316
Avg Price Target$315.00$287.00$320.25
Last Closing Price$278.78$278.78$278.78
Upside/Downside12.99%2.95%14.88%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 255712-125
Mar, 255811-125
Feb, 255911-126
Jan, 2541111-127
Dec, 245139-128
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 02, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$315.00$276.0414.11%12.99%
Mar 07, 2025Wells Fargo$261.00$271.56-3.89%-6.38%
Feb 04, 2025David StraussBarclays$285.00$257.4310.71%2.23%
Oct 30, 2024Sheila KahyaogluJefferies$345.00$301.7514.33%23.75%
Oct 24, 2024Michael EisenRBC Capital$330.00$304.408.41%18.37%
Oct 03, 2024Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$314.00$301.114.28%12.63%
Aug 09, 2024Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$345.00$290.8018.64%23.75%
Jul 30, 2024David StraussBarclays$325.00$289.4912.27%16.58%
Jul 29, 2024Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$320.00$289.8810.39%14.79%
Jul 25, 2024Matthew AkersWells Fargo$334.00$284.6717.33%19.81%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 02, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Feb 04, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 19, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformSector Performdowngrade
Oct 30, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 24, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 17, 2024SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Oct 11, 2024Seaport GlobalNeutralNegativedowngrade
Oct 11, 2024BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 11, 2024Seaport GlobalNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $13 $16 $19 $22 $25 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$11.04$11.61$12.31$12.14$13.81----
Avg Forecast$11.06$11.53$12.16$12.11$13.58$15.73$17.31$18.61$20.33
High Forecast$11.35$11.83$12.50$12.64$13.92$16.39$18.64$19.64$20.75
Low Forecast$10.67$11.12$11.71$11.69$12.91$14.97$16.62$17.67$19.88
Surprise %-0.18%0.69%1.23%0.25%1.69%----

Revenue Forecast

$35B $40B $45B $50B $55B $60B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$37.92B$38.47B$39.41B$42.27B$47.72B----
Avg Forecast$38.23B$38.85B$39.25B$42.04B$47.19B$50.36B$51.97B$54.11B$55.92B
High Forecast$39.00B$39.64B$40.09B$42.82B$47.75B$51.15B$53.41B$54.12B$56.82B
Low Forecast$37.19B$37.80B$38.13B$41.74B$46.82B$49.28B$50.64B$54.09B$54.98B
Surprise %-0.79%-0.99%0.40%0.56%1.12%----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $5B $5B $6B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.17B$3.26B$3.39B$3.31B$3.78B----
Avg Forecast$3.20B$3.18B$3.42B$3.31B$3.78B$4.31B$4.66B$4.95B$5.64B
High Forecast$3.84B$3.26B$4.11B$3.98B$3.86B$4.55B$5.17B$5.45B$5.76B
Low Forecast$2.56B$3.07B$2.74B$2.65B$3.58B$4.15B$4.61B$4.90B$5.52B
Surprise %-1.01%2.49%-0.93%------

GD Forecast FAQ

Is General Dynamics stock a buy?

General Dynamics stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 16 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that General Dynamics is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is General Dynamics's price target?

General Dynamics's price target, set by 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $307.2 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $261 at the low end to $345 at the high end, suggesting a potential 10.19% change from the previous closing price of $278.78.

How does General Dynamics stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

General Dynamics's stock forecast shows a 10.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.34%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (13.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for General Dynamics over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 48.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 32.00% Buy, 44.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 19.23% Strong Buy, 34.62% Buy, 42.31% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.

What is General Dynamics’s EPS forecast?

General Dynamics's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $15.73, marking a 13.90% increase from the reported $13.81 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $17.31 in 2026, $18.61 in 2027, and $20.33 in 2028.

What is General Dynamics’s revenue forecast?

General Dynamics's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $50.36B, reflecting a 5.55% increase from the reported $47.72B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $51.97B, followed by $54.11B for 2027, and $55.92B for 2028.

What is General Dynamics’s net income forecast?

General Dynamics's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $4.31B, representing an 13.93% increase from the reported $3.78B in 2024. Projections indicate $4.66B in 2026, $4.95B in 2027, and $5.64B in 2028.