AlphaQuest LLC Purchases 9,523 Shares of General Dynamics Corporation $GD

AlphaQuest LLC lifted its position in shares of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) by 276.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,971 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,523 shares during the quarter. General Dynamics comprises 0.3% of AlphaQuest LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. AlphaQuest LLC’s holdings in General Dynamics were worth $4,423,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of General Dynamics in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Louisbourg Investments Inc. purchased a new stake in General Dynamics in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of General Dynamics by 80.3% during the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 110 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of General Dynamics by 64.7% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 112 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in shares of General Dynamics in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Institutional investors own 86.14% of the company’s stock.

General Dynamics Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GD opened at $350.24 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $94.61 billion, a PE ratio of 22.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.41. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $347.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $334.43. General Dynamics Corporation has a twelve month low of $239.20 and a twelve month high of $369.70.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $4.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.11 by $0.06. General Dynamics had a net margin of 8.01% and a return on equity of 17.57%. The business had revenue of $14.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.77 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.15 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. General Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 16.100-16.200 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that General Dynamics Corporation will post 14.83 EPS for the current year.

General Dynamics Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 6th. Investors of record on Friday, January 16th will be issued a $1.50 dividend. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 16th. General Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 38.89%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other General Dynamics news, VP David Paddock sold 20,360 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $334.92, for a total transaction of $6,818,971.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 36,644 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,272,808.48. The trade was a 35.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have issued reports on GD. Melius Research upgraded General Dynamics to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. UBS Group set a $393.00 price target on General Dynamics in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $380.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Robert W. Baird set a $390.00 target price on shares of General Dynamics in a report on Monday, October 27th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $398.00 price target on shares of General Dynamics in a report on Monday, January 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, General Dynamics presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.53.

General Dynamics News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting General Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus on both EPS and revenue; book‑to‑bill was strong and full‑year results showed growth — supports earnings quality and cash generation. General Dynamics Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Marine Systems and shipbuilding led Q4 revenue gains and backlog growth, giving multi‑year visibility into revenue and margins for that segment. Shipbuilding Leads GD To Solid Fourth Quarter In Finish To Strong Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Management framed the earnings call as a story of growth amid headwinds — investors should watch segment mix and margin trends on upcoming quarters. General Dynamics Earnings Call Signals Growth Amid Headwinds
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators remain constructive on longer‑term upside given backlog and defense spend tailwinds. General Dynamics Can Still Shoot Higher From Here
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $16.10–$16.20 came in below consensus (~$17.26), prompting investor concern that near‑term profit growth will lag expectations. General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates; annual profit forecast disappoints
• Negative Sentiment: Company absorbed a ~$41M tariff hit this quarter — a reminder of cost/headwind risks to margins even as revenue grows. Defense Giant General Dynamics Absorbs $41 Million Tariff Blow, Backlog Hits $118 Billion

General Dynamics Company Profile

General Dynamics is a major American aerospace and defense contractor that designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of products and services for government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in the United States (Reston, Virginia), the company supplies platforms and systems used by armed forces, civil authorities and private operators across multiple domains including air, land, sea and cyber.

Its principal activities span several operating businesses: a business aviation unit that develops and supports Gulfstream business jets; land systems that produce armored combat vehicles and related logistics and sustainment services; marine systems that design and construct submarines and surface ships for navies; and mission systems and information technology operations that provide command-and-control, communications, cybersecurity and systems-integration services.