Should I buy General Dynamics (GD) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Jefferies — 80% of its targets hit on this sector (288 calls tested). It aims for $440 (+16 %), call made on July 10, 2026, maturing on July 10, 2027 (49 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on General Dynamics
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna | 85 % | +25.4 % | 13 | $455 +20% |
| Deutsche Bank | 100 % | +23.5 % | 12 | $342 -10% |
| Baird | 100 % | +20.1 % | 5 | $350 -8% |
| Citigroup | 88 % | +17.0 % | 17 | $404 +6% |
| Argus Research | 71 % | +15.7 % | 7 | $310 -18% |
| Barclays | 80 % | +15.3 % | 10 | $350 -8% |
| RBC Capital | 69 % | +12.4 % | 13 | $410 +8% |
| JP Morgan | 60 % | +11.2 % | 10 | $400 +5% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 73% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $420, i.e. +11% from the current price ($380).
- The most reliable firm on GD, UBS (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $395 (call made on August 3, 2026, maturing on August 3, 2027) (+4%) in its most recent call, and $381 (call made on October 27, 2025, maturing on October 27, 2026) (+0%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (1.7% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on GD
Median target $420 (+11%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in General Dynamics now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 73% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $420 (+11%), and UBS (most reliable on GD, 100%) targets $395. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in General Dynamics?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($420) is still +11% above the current price ($380) (most reliable on GD: UBS, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is General Dynamics still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($380) and its estimated value: analysts target $420 on median (+11%), with 73% buys (most reliable on GD: UBS, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on GD and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying GD?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full General Dynamics profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).