General Dynamics

GD

Market cap $92.1B

The U.S. defense sector is entering a new AI-driven revolution, with $1.5 trillion in proposed 2027 spending and $13.4 billion for autonomous systems. Rapid advances in cheap, smart, and autonomous weapons are fundamentally changing warfare economics and driving massive investment inflows into defense technology.

General Dynamics (GD) concluded the recent trading session at $335.15, signifying a -2.54% move from its prior day's close.

General Dynamics' long-term contracts provide steady cash flow and visibility into future earnings. Lockheed Martin is a leading defense contractor and benefits from growing defense budgets.

RESTON, Va., April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will webcast its first-quarter financial results conference call on Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 9 a.m.

Shares of Lockheed and Northrop were lower early on Wednesday, after President Trump announced an Iran cease-fire on Tuesday.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) stock received a notable vote of caution from Deutsche Bank, which downgraded the defense giant to Hold with a price target of $387.

A defense ETF was down about 8% since the Iran war began. Investors are waiting to see what President Donald Trump does in Iran on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 U.S. defense budget will likely have major implications for the aerospace and defense complex, with UBS flagging three clear potential winners — and one notable loser.

GD secures a $1.27B Navy contract to support Virginia-class submarines, reinforcing its role amid rising global demand for advanced naval capabilities.

General Dynamics (GD) closed at $350.53 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.13% move from the prior day.