Is GD a good investment in 2026?

General Dynamics trades at a P/E ratio of 23.5, with medium volatility (25.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of GD?

Based on 30-day volatility of 25.7%, GD has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.37 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 1.65%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$98.28B

P/E RATIO

23.5

BETA

0.37

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.65%

52W HIGH

$369.70

52W LOW

$239.20

VOLATILITY

25.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$360.07 → $363.49+0.95%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$262.03 → $363.49+38.7%

GD | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	GD	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	23.5x	18.5x	↑ 27%
Beta	0.37	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.65%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	25.7%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GDGD(You are here)	$363.49	$98.28B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$680.90	$318.65B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$235.29	$158.55B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

General Dynamics is currently trading at $363.49, which is 1.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.37, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GD a good buy right now?

General Dynamics trades at 23.5x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.7% volatility.

Does GD pay dividends?

Yes, General Dynamics offers a dividend yield of 1.65%. This translates to approximately $6.00 per share annually.

How volatile is GD?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.7% and beta of 0.37,GD is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.