General Dynamics Stock Performing Better Than S&P 500?

In the dynamic world of aerospace and defense, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) continues to make waves. With a market cap of $87.3 billion, this global giant specializes in high-end design, engineering, and manufacturing of weapons, as well as operating in various sectors such as ship construction, land combat vehicles, and weapon systems & munitions.

The company's impressive Q2 results, announced recently, have further bolstered its position in the industry. GD's revenues for the quarter increased by 8.9% year-over-year to $13 billion. This growth was supported by solid growth in revenues and earnings across all its segments. As a result, GD's EPS soared 14.7% year-over-year to $3.74, surpassing consensus estimates by 4.2%.

This positive momentum has been reflected in GD's stock performance. Over the longer term, GD stock prices have soared 22.5% on a YTD basis and gained 9.5% over the past 52 weeks. In a single trading session, GD stock gained 6.5%, and over the past year, it surged 16.9%. Notably, GD outperformed SPX's 9.6% gains in 2025 but underperformed SPX’s 16.6% surge over the past 52 weeks.

As of writing, GD's stock maintains a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating among the 23 analysts covering it. The mean price target of $334.15 represents a modest 3.5% upside potential from current price levels.

GD's robust cash flows and backlog position it to drive further growth in the second half of the year. The companywide margin expansion is another positive sign, indicating a healthy financial position. GD's stock has traded mostly above its 50-day moving average since early March, with some minor fluctuations, and consistently above its 200-day moving average since mid-June.

It's important to note that no specific analyst ratings or positive evaluations for GD's stock portfolio were found in the search results. Therefore, there is no identified information on which stock market analysis institutes gave positive ratings or the time frame for an expected further increase in GD's stock prices.

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