Is GD a good investment in 2026?

General Dynamics trades at a P/E ratio of 22.7, with medium volatility (27.5% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of GD?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.5%, GD has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.40 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

General Dynamics (GD) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does GD pay dividends?

Yes, General Dynamics has a dividend yield of 1.71%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$94.83B

P/E RATIO

22.7

BETA

0.40

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.71%

52W HIGH

$369.70

52W LOW

$239.20

VOLATILITY

27.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$366.62 → $350.72-4.34%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$252.60 → $350.72+38.8%

GD | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	GD	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	22.7x	18.5x	↑ 23%
Beta	0.40	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.71%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	27.5%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CAT HON

Competitors Analysis

Compare GD's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GD(You are here)	$350.72	$94.83B	Industrials	—
CAT	$752.93	$352.36B	Industrials	VIEW →
HON	$240.88	$162.32B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

General Dynamics is currently trading at $350.72, which is 5.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.40, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GD a good buy right now?

General Dynamics trades at 22.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.5% volatility.

Does GD pay dividends?

Yes, General Dynamics offers a dividend yield of 1.71%. This translates to approximately $6.00 per share annually.

How volatile is GD?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.5% and beta of 0.40,GD is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:40 PM