Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting General Dynamics Stock Will Climb or Sink?

With a market cap of $85.1 billion, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a global aerospace and defense leader with a diverse portfolio spanning business aviation, shipbuilding, land combat systems, and advanced technologies. Organized into four segments: Aerospace; Marine Systems; Combat Systems; and Technologies, the company delivers innovative solutions to commercial and defense customers worldwide.

Shares of the Reston, Virginia-based company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. GD stock has risen 8.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 15.9%. However, shares of the company are up over 21% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX’s 9.8% gain.