Inceptionr LLC Buys 1,412 Shares of General Dynamics Corporation $GD

Inceptionr LLC lifted its stake in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) by 33.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,635 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 1,412 shares during the quarter. General Dynamics comprises 0.5% of Inceptionr LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in General Dynamics were worth $1,934,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted 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 purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Steph & Co. increased its stake in shares of General Dynamics by 65.2% in the fourth quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 76 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of General Dynamics during the 1st quarter valued at $29,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in General Dynamics by 79.6% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 88 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its holdings in General Dynamics by 220.7% during the fourth quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 93 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the period. 86.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on GD shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded General Dynamics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on General Dynamics from $327.00 to $313.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup lowered their price target on General Dynamics from $380.00 to $364.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of General Dynamics from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of General Dynamics from $385.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, General Dynamics presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $391.15.

Key Headlines Impacting General Dynamics

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

• Positive Sentiment: General Dynamics hit a new 52-week high after reports highlighted an earnings beat, analyst upgrades, and a $209 million defense contract modification that reinforces its backlog and revenue visibility. General Dynamics (GD) Stock Surges to 52-Week Peak in July 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also being lifted by broad defense-sector strength, with peers posting strong earnings and raising guidance, which is boosting expectations for GD’s upcoming quarterly report. Why General Dynamics (GD) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and valuation-focused coverage continue to frame GD as attractive, with articles calling it a top long-term value stock and comparing it favorably with other aerospace-defense names. Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

Insider Transactions at General Dynamics

In related news, Director Mark Malcolm sold 5,480 shares of General Dynamics stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $365.00, for a total value of $2,000,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 10,643 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,884,695. This trade represents a 33.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Mark Lagrand Burns sold 36,480 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $345.29, for a total value of $12,596,179.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 38,975 shares in the company, valued at $13,457,677.75. The trade was a 48.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 78,190 shares of company stock valued at $27,041,022. 1.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

General Dynamics Trading Up 2.1%

GD stock opened at $380.99 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $355.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $351.52. General Dynamics Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $306.03 and a fifty-two week high of $387.69. The firm has a market cap of $103.03 billion, a PE ratio of 23.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.38.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The aerospace company reported $4.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.67 by $0.43. General Dynamics had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 17.41%. The company had revenue of $13.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.70 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.66 earnings per share. General Dynamics’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that General Dynamics Corporation will post 16.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Dynamics Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a dividend of $1.59 per share. This represents a $6.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. General Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.03%.

General Dynamics 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.