William Blair analyst Louie DiPalma has maintained their neutral stance on GD stock, giving a Hold rating on April 16.
Louie DiPalma has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing General Dynamics’ current market position. The company’s first-quarter results exceeded expectations, with revenue and operating profit surpassing consensus estimates. This was largely driven by strong performance in the aerospace and marine segments, as well as continued demand for combat systems due to geopolitical tensions.
Despite these positive results, the company’s shares have declined, and management has not provided clarity on the impact of tariffs or updated its 2025 guidance. The lack of new guidance and the uncertainty surrounding federal government actions suggest that the stock may remain stable without significant upward movement in the near term. Therefore, DiPalma believes that a Hold rating is appropriate until more definitive information becomes available.
DiPalma covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Palantir Technologies, Motorola Solutions, and Parsons. According to TipRanks, DiPalma has an average return of -18.7% and a 49.21% success rate on recommended stocks.