General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, General Dynamics (GD) earnings per share (EPS) grew 5.4% a year, revenue grew 5.2% a year and free cash flow grew 7.4% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.6%. GD stock trades at $341.22, a P/E of 20.5, in line with its historical average of 20.4. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $407.43 (+19.4%).
General Dynamics Corporation is a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with its operations structured across four key divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% | B+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 5.4% | 7.2% | 10.4% | C+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 5.2% | 6.7% | 9.1% | C+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 7.4% | 6.5% | 56.1% | A- |
| ROICROIC | 10.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | B+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $16.63
- Historical Avg P/E
- 20.4
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $32.87 | $35.36 | $37.54 | $39.21 | $46.68 | $54.39 | $62.55 | $66.75 | $77.25 | $79.51 | $93.55 | $97.98 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $9.23 | $8.44 | $9.73 | $11.33 | $12.09 | $11.04 | $11.61 | $12.31 | $12.14 | $13.81 | $15.64 | $16.63 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $31,781,000,000 | $30,561,000,000 | $30,973,000,000 | $36,193,000,000 | $39,350,000,000 | $37,925,000,000 | $38,469,000,000 | $39,407,000,000 | $42,272,000,000 | $47,716,000,000 | $52,550,000,000 | $54,861,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $1,930,000,000 | $1,806,000,000 | $3,451,000,000 | $2,458,000,000 | $1,994,000,000 | $2,891,000,000 | $3,384,000,000 | $3,465,000,000 | $3,806,000,000 | $3,196,000,000 | $3,959,000,000 | $6,447,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 15.4% | 13.1% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
35 firms rate it — 20 buy, 14 hold, 1 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
GD Stock FAQ
What is GD's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for GD is $407.43, with a range of $360.00 to $465.00. That is +19.4% from the current price of $341.22.
Do analysts rate GD a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 35 firms covering General Dynamics, the ratings are 20 buy or strong buy, 14 hold and 1 sell or strong sell.
How fast is General Dynamics growing?
Annual growth rates for GD. EPS: 5.4% over 10 years, 7.2% over 5 years, 10.4% over 1 year. Revenue: 5.2% over 10 years, 6.7% over 5 years, 9.1% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 7.4% over 10 years, 6.5% over 5 years, 56.1% over 1 year. Book value per share: 11.0% over 10 years, 11.5% over 5 years, 12.6% over 1 year.
What is GD's ROIC?
General Dynamics' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 10.6% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 10.6%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is GD's P/E ratio?
GD's current P/E ratio is 20.5, compared with a historical average of 20.4. Trailing earnings per share are $16.63.
What is General Dynamics' market cap and stock price?
GD last traded at $341.22 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $306.77 to $400.00. General Dynamics has a market cap of $92.32B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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