General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Stock Acquired Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Representative Jared Moskowitz (Democratic-Florida) recently bought shares of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). In a filing disclosed on April 30th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in General Dynamics stock on March 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY ACTIVE ASSETS (1)” account.

Representative Jared Moskowitz also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cencora (NYSE:COR) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/31/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Express (NYSE:AXP) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 3/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 3/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cummins (NYSE:CMI) on 3/31/2026.

General Dynamics Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE GD opened at $345.49 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $345.59 and its 200-day moving average price is $346.18. The company has a market cap of $93.43 billion, a PE ratio of 21.74, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.34. General Dynamics Corporation has a 52-week low of $266.98 and a 52-week high of $369.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.38.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The aerospace company reported $4.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.67 by $0.43. The company had revenue of $13.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.70 billion. General Dynamics had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 17.41%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.66 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that General Dynamics Corporation will post 16.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Dynamics Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 10th will be paid a $1.59 dividend. This is a boost from General Dynamics’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.50. This represents a $6.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 10th. General Dynamics’s payout ratio is currently 41.17%.

More General Dynamics News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and guidance raise: GD reported EPS $4.10 vs. $3.67 est., revenue ~$13.5B vs. $12.7B est., bookings ~$26.6B and backlog ~ $131B; management raised FY26 EPS guidance to $16.45–$16.55 — the core catalyst lifting the stock. Why General Dynamics (GD) Is Up 5.6% After Raising 2026 EPS Guidance On Marine Strength
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile price target upgrades: Morgan Stanley raised its target to $435 (overweight) and JPMorgan lifted its target to $400 (overweight), signaling dealer confidence in GD’s Marine and Aerospace momentum. Morgan Stanley raises price target on General Dynamics to $435
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts mixed but generally positive: RBC reaffirmed a sector‑perform view with a $385 target, keeping some moderation in expectations despite the beat. RBC reaffirms sector perform on GD
• Neutral Sentiment: Defense demand backdrop: industry writes point to stronger defense spending and large backlogs (e.g., Northrop Grumman’s backlog), and reports that U.S. bases in the Middle East may need rebuilding — supportive for long‑term revenue but increases near‑term volatility. Northrop Grumman Gains From Strong Backlog and Rising Defense Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Some broker trims: BNP Paribas Exane cut its target to $390 (still outperform) and DA Davidson trimmed its target to $375 — these reductions add near‑term pressure and show differing views on sustainable upside. BNP Paribas adjusts price target on General Dynamics to $390 from $430 DA Davidson trims price target on General Dynamics to $375

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on GD. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of General Dynamics from $389.00 to $380.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of General Dynamics from $385.00 to $380.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of General Dynamics in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of General Dynamics from $385.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of General Dynamics from $430.00 to $390.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, General Dynamics has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $387.70.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Dynamics

In other General Dynamics news, VP Mark Rayha sold 4,370 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.79, for a total transaction of $1,524,212.30. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 7,936 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,767,997.44. This represents a 35.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Mark Lagrand Burns sold 10,153 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $354.95, for a total transaction of $3,603,807.35. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 38,975 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,834,176.25. This trade represents a 20.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 51,260 shares of company stock valued at $18,133,971 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of General Dynamics

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Dunhill Financial LLC increased its holdings in General Dynamics by 620.0% during the third quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 72 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new stake in General Dynamics during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its holdings in General Dynamics by 1,725.0% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 73 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Dagco Inc. purchased a new stake in General Dynamics during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Burkett Financial Services LLC increased its holdings in General Dynamics by 650.0% during the third quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 75 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. 86.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Moskowitz

Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Jared Evan Moskowitz was born in Coral Springs, Florida. Moskowitz graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from George Washington University in 2003 and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. Moskowitz’s career experience includes working as the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and general counsel with AshBritt Inc.

About General Dynamics

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.