General Dynamics (GD, $169.17) gets rating upgrade from Goldman Sachs; shares climb +2%
General Dynamics shares jumped +2% Monday, following an upgrade by Goldman Sachs analysts.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their rating on the aerospace & defense company's stock to buy from neutral. A decline in General Dynamics stock’s valuation relative to its peers, and strengthening margins on its Gulfstream private jet line were cited as factors behind the analysts’ optimism.
The analysts reiterated their per-share price target of $204 – which represents a 23% upside from the stock's previous closing price of $166.37.
GD in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on March 13, 2026
GD moved below its 50-day moving average on March 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 50 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 78 cases where GD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 13, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GD as a result. In of 98 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GD turned negative on March 12, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 56 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
GD broke above its upper Bollinger Band on March 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for GD entered a downward trend on March 04, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for GD crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on March 03, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GD advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 59, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.709) is normal, around the industry mean (9.539). P/E Ratio (22.752) is within average values for comparable stocks, (93.207). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.523) is also within normal values, averaging (2.086). Dividend Yield (0.017) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.822) is also within normal values, averaging (88.141).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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an aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services
Industry AerospaceDefense
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