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General Dynamics (GD)
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GD Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$247.36 - $316.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume393.02K
Average Volume (3M)1.64M
Market Cap
$72.90B
Enterprise Value$92.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2025EPS Estimate
4.16Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 17, 2025Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.13
Shares Outstanding274,968,630
10 Day Avg. Volume1,430,361
30 Day Avg. Volume1,642,125
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.28
Alpha0.00353
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.90
P/FCF Ratio14.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$295.54Price Target Upside9.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
General Dynamics News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Defense DemandStrong demand across the defense segments is encouraging despite General Dynamics' 3Q EPS miss.
Financial PerformanceThe balance sheet remains in a strong position, and there is strong potential for increased capital return as Gulfstream overcomes early G700 delivery headwinds.
Production CapacityAdditional funding aimed at improving the submarine industrial base will eventually help increase production capacity, benefiting General Dynamics in the long term.
Bears Say
Aerospace And DefenseDelays in G700 deliveries are affecting revenue expectations and resulting in lower earnings forecasts.
Financial PerformanceLimited free cash flow flexibility with most funds allocated to share repurchases and dividends, leaving little room for growth investments.
Marine SegmentMarine segment faces prolonged inefficiencies and margin pressures due to COVID-related challenges and cost inflation.
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Ownership Overview
0.61% Insiders
24.65% Mutual Funds
0.48% Other Institutional Investors
56.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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GD FAQ
What was General Dynamics’s price range in the past 12 months?
General Dynamics lowest stock price was $247.36 and its highest was $316.90 in the past 12 months.
What is General Dynamics’s market cap?
General Dynamics’s market cap is $72.90B.
When is General Dynamics’s upcoming earnings report date?
General Dynamics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2025 which is in 11 days.
How were General Dynamics’s earnings last quarter?
General Dynamics released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2024. The company reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.489 by -$0.139.
Is General Dynamics overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts General Dynamics’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does General Dynamics pay dividends?
General Dynamics pays a Quarterly dividend of $6.996 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.1%. See more information on General Dynamics dividends here
What is General Dynamics’s EPS estimate?
General Dynamics’s EPS estimate is 4.16.
How many shares outstanding does General Dynamics have?
General Dynamics has 274,968,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to General Dynamics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
General Dynamics reported an EPS of $3.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.489. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.52%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of General Dynamics?
Among the largest hedge funds holding General Dynamics’s share is PRIMECAP Management Co. It holds General Dynamics’s shares valued at 241M.
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General Dynamics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$295.54 (9.94% Upside)
$295.54 (9.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GD Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
General Dynamics
Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp. is an aerospace and defense company. The company provides the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. It operates through five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
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GD Company Deck
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GD Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected strong revenue growth across most segments, particularly Aerospace and Marine Systems. However, challenges in G700 deliveries and supply chain issues in Marine Systems posed significant concerns. Overall, while growth was evident, operational challenges created a mixed outlook.Read More>---
GD Revenue Breakdown
30.57% Technologies
29.48% Marine Systems
20.39% Aerospace
19.56% Combat Systems
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GD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$295.54
▲(9.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering GD
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
11/13 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+15.92%
reiterated a buy rating 10 days ago
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