Q2 2026 EPS Estimates for General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD) Decreased by Analyst

General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for General Dynamics in a research note issued on Tuesday, September 24th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $3.13 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $3.15. The consensus estimate for General Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $14.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for General Dynamics’ FY2026 earnings at $17.89 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on GD. Robert W. Baird restated an “outperform” rating and set a $345.00 price objective on shares of General Dynamics in a research report on Tuesday, July 2nd. Royal Bank of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $320.00 price objective on shares of General Dynamics in a research report on Thursday, July 25th. Morgan Stanley upgraded General Dynamics from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $293.00 to $345.00 in a research report on Friday, August 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating on shares of General Dynamics in a research report on Monday, July 29th. Finally, BTIG Research started coverage on General Dynamics in a research report on Wednesday, June 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $345.00 price objective for the company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $318.41.

General Dynamics Stock Down 0.1 %

NYSE:GD opened at $300.07 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $295.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $291.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $82.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.48, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. General Dynamics has a 1-year low of $214.53 and a 1-year high of $309.97.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 24th. The aerospace company reported $3.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.30 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $11.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.46 billion. General Dynamics had a return on equity of 16.74% and a net margin of 7.89%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.70 earnings per share.

General Dynamics Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Friday, October 11th will be paid a $1.42 dividend. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 11th. General Dynamics’s payout ratio is 46.33%.

Insider Activity at General Dynamics

In other General Dynamics news, Director Peter A. Wall sold 1,320 shares of General Dynamics stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $308.05, for a total value of $406,626.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 3,592 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,106,515.60. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 1.52% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Richardson Financial Services Inc. bought a new position in General Dynamics in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Dynamics in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new position in General Dynamics in the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. New Covenant Trust Company N.A. acquired a new stake in shares of General Dynamics during the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, American Capital Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of General Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. 86.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, charter, staffing, and fixed-base operator services.