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7. General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 66

On April 2, Citi lowered its price recommendation on General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) to $380 from $389. It kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its estimates and price targets across the aerospace and defense sector as part of its Q1 preview.

On April 1, Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss initiated coverage of General Dynamics with an Overweight rating and a $400 price target. After a long stretch of negative earnings revisions, the firm sees General Dynamics “turning the corner.” It believes the company is positioned to benefit from a multiyear refresh of its business jet lineup, along with a better operating backdrop for shipbuilding and strong international demand for vehicles, the analyst said. The firm also noted that its 2026 estimate is ahead of consensus.

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) operates as a global aerospace and defense company. It provides products and services across business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, as well as technology solutions. The company reports through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies.