Zacks Adjusts Q3 2025 Projections

Zacks Research has released an updated forecast for General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), increasing its earnings-per-share (EPS) estimate for the third quarter of 2025 to $3.67. This marks a slight but notable rise from the previous projection of $3.63, reflecting growing optimism in the company’s financial performance.

Q4 and Full-Year Expectations

The bullish outlook doesn’t stop at Q3. Zacks anticipates that General Dynamics will report $4.05 EPS in Q4 2025 and finish the fiscal year with an EPS of $15.12. Looking further ahead, the firm projects Q4 2026 EPS to reach $4.69, suggesting a steady upward trajectory in profitability.

Wall Street’s Broader Consensus

Other investment firms have also expressed confidence in the aerospace and defense giant. For example, Citigroup raised its price target on GD shares from $348 to $368, while Barclays increased its target from $285 to $350. Deutsche Bank shifted its rating from “Hold” to “Buy,” lifting its price target from $298 to $342. Similarly, JPMorgan moved its target from $284 to $345, and Susquehanna set a positive outlook with a target of $365. Collectively, analysts’ consensus places GD’s average price target at approximately $315.78.

Performance Snapshot

General Dynamics’ stock opened at $313.70 on Friday, giving the company a market capitalization of $84.38 billion. Key financial ratios include a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.36, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company also maintains a relatively low beta of 0.48, signaling less volatility compared to the broader market.

For trivia enthusiasts: GD has traded between a 52-week low of $239.20 and a high of $322.50—a wide range that demonstrates the company’s resilience and growth potential in the aerospace and defense sector.

Recent Earnings Beat

In July 2025, General Dynamics reported Q2 earnings of $3.74 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.47. Quarterly revenue reached $13.04 billion, also beating forecasts. The company’s net margin stood at 8.13%, with a return on equity of 17.99%. Year-over-year revenue growth was 8.9%, marking a strong performance compared to the prior year’s $3.26 EPS in the same quarter.

Fun Fact for Trivia Buffs

Fun Fact: Despite its size and influence, General Dynamics traces its origins back to 1952, when it was formed through the reorganization of the Electric Boat Company. Today, its operations span aviation, marine systems, and defense technology—making it a frequent name in both finance and military trivia questions!

Source: Defenseworld Net