La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de General Dynamics a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para General Dynamics..

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Bolsa, Cadena de Opciones

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments include aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technology. General Dynamics' aerospace segment creates Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and other ships. The technologies segment contains two main units, an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.

General Dynamics Corporation Common Stock

General Dynamics Corp

GOLDEN AGE RESOURCES INC by Golden Age Resources, Inc.

GOLDAS KUYUMCULUK S/ADR by Goldas Kuyumculuk Sanayi Ithalat Ihracat A.S.

GOODBODY HEALTH LTD by Goodbody Health Ltd.

Goodbody Health Ltd

GD Culture Group Ltd

Healthy Green Group Holding Limited

Goodfood Market Corp

GoDaddy Inc

GODADDY CL A ORD

WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December

GLOBAL DEFENSE & NATL SEC SYS INC COM

Godo Steel Ltd

Golden Entertainment, Inc. - Common Stock

Golden Entertainment Inc

Galderma Group AG

GD ENTERTAIN & TECH NEW by GD Entertainment & Technology, Inc.

GD Entertainment & Technology Inc

GDEV Inc

Golden Heaven Group Holdings Ltd. - Class A Ordinary Shares

Golden Heaven Group Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd

GDI INTGRTED FCILTY SVCS by GDI Integrated Facility Services, Inc.

GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc

VANECK GLOBAL MINING UCITS ETF

GOLD DIGGER RES INC by Gold Digger Resources Inc.

Gold Digger Resources Inc

Harbor ETF Trust Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF

INGERSOLL RAND ORD

GDL Fund, The Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

GDL Fund

Glidelogic Corp

ENERGY TRANSITION MINERAL by ENERGY TRANSITION MINERALS LTD.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd

Greifenberg Digital Limited,

The GDL Fund Series C Cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares

GadsdenA DynamicA Multi-AssetA ETF

GREEN MNG INNOVATION INC by GREEN MNG INNOVATION INC.

Green Mining Innovation Inc

Global Diversified Marketing Group Inc

WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund

DMG MORI ORD

CanXGold Mining Corp

GOLDEN EAGLE RETAIL GRP by Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd.

GOLDEN EAGLE RET UNSP/ADR by Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd.

GUDANG GARAM PT UNSP/ADR by Gudang Garam Pt

PT Gudang Garam Tbk

RICHTER GEDEON VEG GDR

GOOD NATURED PRODS INC by Good Natured Products Inc.

Good Natured Products Inc

Gardiner Healthcare Acquisitions Corp

Gardiner Healthcare Acquisitions Corp Units (1 Ord & 1 War)

Gardiner Healthcare Acquisitions Corp Warrants (30/07/2028)

Goodness Growth Holdings Inc Ordinary Shares

Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp

Goldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETF

Green Dot Corporation Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value

Green Dot Corp

RESOURCE CAP GOLD CORP by Resource Cap Gold Corp.

Resource Capital Gold Corp

Godolphin Resources Ltd

GOLDQUEST MINING CORP by Goldquest Mining Corp.

GoldQuest Mining Corp

GOLDEN RES DEV INTL by Golden Resource Development International

Golden Resources Development International Ltd

GoodRx Holdings, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

GoodRx Holdings Inc

GOLD RESV LTD BERMUDA by Gold Reserve Ltd. (Bermuda)

Gold Reserve Ltd

GDS Holdings Limited - American Depositary Shares

GLOBAL DIGITAL SLTNS INC by Global Digital Solutions, Inc.

Global Digital Solutions Inc

Nevada Zinc Corp

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited - Common Stock

Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited - Rights

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited - Warrants

GDS HOLDINGS ADR REP 8 ORD

CytoMed Therapeutics Limited - Ordinary Shares

CytoMed Therapeutics Ltd

GLADIATOR METALS CORP by Gladiator Metals Corp.

Gladiator Metals Corp

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal Active Global Divid Income ETF

GLOBAL DEV&ENVIR RES INC by Global Development & Environmental Resources, Inc.

Global Development & Environmental Resources Inc

GLOBAL DEVS INC (DEL) by Global Developments, Inc.

VeeMost Technologies Holdings Inc

Gould Investors LP

Grandview Capital Acquisition Corp

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust 5.375% Series H Cumulative Preferred Shares

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust 4.250% Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

VANECK GOLD MINERS UCITS ETF

MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS UCITS ETF

GOLDEX RES CORP by Goldex Resources Corp.

Goldex Resources Corp

MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN

Tidal Trust II YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF

VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF

Renu Energy Ltd

Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc

GENERAL DYNAMICS ORD

General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that General Dynamics will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.62. 
General Dynamics bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 2.22% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at General Dynamics's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>2.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.26</td>
<td>2.88</td>
<td>3.64</td>
<td>3.04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729605714_0_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>General Dynamics Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of General Dynamics were trading at $308.08 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 26.1%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on General Dynamics</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on General Dynamics.
The consensus rating for General Dynamics is Outperform, derived from 10 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $330.1 implies a potential 7.15% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies and Howmet Aerospace, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Northrop Grumman received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $554.73, implying a potential 80.06% upside.</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies received a Outperform consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $266.64, implying a potential 13.45% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Howmet Aerospace, with an average 1-year price target of $113.0, indicating a potential 63.32% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies and Howmet Aerospace, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>17.97%</td>
<td>$1.80B</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>6.70%</td>
<td>$2.19B</td>
<td>6.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>12.91%</td>
<td>$1.36B</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>14.08%</td>
<td>$593M</td>
<td>6.45%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
General Dynamics ranks at the top for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>Get to Know General Dynamics Better</h3>
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments include aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technology. General Dynamics' aerospace segment creates Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and other ships. The technologies segment contains two main units, an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.
<h3>Financial Insights: General Dynamics</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: General Dynamics's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.97%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: General Dynamics's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.56% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): General Dynamics's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 4.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): General Dynamics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.64%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: General Dynamics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.5, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/earnings">To track all earnings releases for General Dynamics visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

Insights Ahead: General Dynamics's Quarterly Earnings

Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $333 to $352.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $352

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) is slated to release third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 22, before the opening bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $17.28 billion, implying 2.4% growth from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure. The consensus mark for third-quarter earnings is pegged at $6.43 per share, suggesting a 5% decline from $6.77 reported in the prior-year quarter. The bottom-line estimate has inched up 0.5% in the past 60 days.
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/09/81360.jpg?v=1222979733" style="height:300px; width:650px" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
LMT, America&#39;s largest defense contractor, has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 7.46%.
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/85/81362.jpg?v=2138496260" style="height:300px; width:625px" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
<h2>Earnings Whisper for LMT</h2>
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Lockheed this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is the case here.
Lockheed has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of +2.46%.
<h2>Factors Shaping LMT&#39;s Upcoming Q3 Results</h2>
A potential solid sales improvement from each of LMT&#39;s four business segments is likely to have bolstered the company&#39;s top-line performance.
Aeronautics to Post Solid Sales
The Aeronautics segment, which primarily manufactures advanced, combat-proven jets, and contributes almost 40% to the company&#39;s top line, is likely to deliver impressive third-quarter results.
A ramp-up in the production of the F-16 program, along with higher sales volume from production and sustainment contracts for the F-35 program, is likely to have bolstered this segment&#39;s top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Aeronautics unit&#39;s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $6,764.8 million, indicating a 0.7% rise from the prior-year period&#39;s reported figure.
Impressive Projections From Other Segments
The remaining three segments are also projected to have performed favorably in the to-be-reported quarter.
Higher sales volume from the hypersonic development programs, along with Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM), transport layer and other space exploration programs must have boosted the Space segment&#39;s top line. &nbsp;
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment&#39;s revenues is pinned at $3,174 million, indicating a 2.3% improvement from the prior-year quarter&#39;s reported number.
LMT&#39;s Missiles and Fire Control (&quot;MFC&quot;) segment provides critical missile defense support to the United States and foreign allies. A higher sales volume, resulting from the production ramp-up of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile programs, is likely to have benefited this unit&#39;s quarterly sales performance.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MFC&#39;s third-quarter revenues is currently pegged at $3,116.7 million, indicating 6% growth from the top line recorded a year ago.
Higher sales volume from the Sikorsky unit, particularly driven by CH-53K and Blackhawk helicopters, is likely to have bolstered the Rotary and Mission Systems (&quot;RMS&quot;) segment&#39;s sales in the quarter under review.
The solid production ramp-up of this unit&#39;s laser systems portfolio and higher sales volume of radar might have also contributed favorably to RMS&#39; third-quarter top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the unit&#39;s revenues is currently pegged at $4,203.1 million, indicating a 2% improvement from the top line registered a year ago.
<h2>Outlook for LMT&#39;s Q3 Bottom-Line</h2>
Higher interest expenses remain a headwind for the majority of U.S. companies, with Lockheed being no exception. With the Federal Reserve having cut the nation&#39;s interest rate in the second half of September, notable interest expenses can be expected to have weighed on LMT&#39;s third-quarter earnings.
Our model estimate for third-quarter interest expenses is $249.8 million, reflecting a solid 5.4% increase year over year. &nbsp;
During the first quarter of 2024, LMT recognized a reach-forward loss of $100 million associated with a classified missile program at its MFC unit. This, in turn, adversely impacted this unit&#39;s operating profit in the second quarter as well. With a potential loss of $350 million associated with this program, LMT might have also incurred a notable loss in its MFC unit in the third quarter. This, in turn, is likely to have adversely impacted its margin performance and, thereby, bottom-line growth.
Also, the unfavorable cost pressure faced by its Sikorsky business might have had affected LMT&#39;s overall earnings performance in the third quarter, outweighing the favorable impacts of solid top-line growth.
<h2>Price Performance &amp; Valuation</h2>
Lockheed&#39;s shares have exhibited an upward trend, gaining a notable percentage over the year-to-date period. Specifically, the stock has risen 33.5% year to date, outperforming the Zacks aerospace-defense industry&#39;s decline of 7.3%.
YTD Performance
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/00/81358.jpg?v=1164827600" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
As evident from the image, other notable stocks from the same industry have also rallied year to date and comfortably outpaced the industry&#39;s performance. Shares of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lhx#NYSE">LHX</a>), General Dynamics (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) and Textron (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txt#NYSE">TXT</a>) have rallied 16.5%, 15.6% and 9.3%, respectively. &nbsp;
From a valuation perspective, LMT is trading at a premium when compared to its industry. Currently, LMT is trading at 21.39X forward 12-month earnings, which is higher than the industry&#39;s forward earnings multiple of 19.29. Also, its five-year median is 15.82X. So, the company&#39;s valuation also looks stretched compared with its own range.
LMT&#39;s Price-to-Earnings (forward 12 Months)
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/7b/81359.jpg?v=1899268921" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
<h2>Investment Thesis</h2>
Widespread hostilities engulfing the global defense map in recent times have prompted nations worldwide to ramp up their defense arsenal significantly. This has been acting as a solid growth catalyst for defense contractors like Lockheed in the form of solid contract wins. We may thus expect LMT&#39;s third-quarter results to duly reflect this in terms of notable revenue growth.
Backed by its solid top-line prospects, the company has been offering notable rewards to its shareholders. Impressively, LMT&#39;s dividend yield of 2.08% outpaces that of the S&amp;P 500 (1.22%).
However, persistently high interest expenses remain a major headwind for the company&#39;s near-term bottom-line growth. These might have also contributed to LMT&#39;s elevated leverage, as evident from its long-term debt-to-capital ratio, which came in quite higher than that of its peer group.
LMT&#39;s Long-Term Debt-to-Capital
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/51/81361.jpg?v=117165152" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
<h2>Should You Buy LMT Stock Before Q3 Earnings Release?</h2>
Lockheed is less likely to disappoint with its third-quarter results, considering the recent upward revision in its earnings estimates, favorable Zacks Rank and a positive Earnings ESP. However, considering its premium valuation and elevated leverage, investors interested in this stock should wait until next Tuesday.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2351614/should-lockheed-stock-be-in-your-portfolio-ahead-of-q3-earnings-report?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|most_popular_stocks-2351614">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Large Cap

Dividends

Offerings

Contracts

Markets

Tech

Trading Ideas

Should Lockheed Stock Be in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q3 Earnings Report?

Defense and aerospace stocks, as tracked by the iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) have returned a remarkable 22% year-to-date in 2024; an aerospace expert weighed in on whether companies can keep up with sky-high valuations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/10/41150239/investors-look-to-gold-as-middle-east-tensions-rise-how-israel-iran-conflict-could-impact-pri">fueled by tensions</a> in the Middle East.
The Aerospace Analyst: RBC analyst Ken Herbert reiterated Outperform ratings for the following aerospace companies in a note published Monday:
<ul>
<li>Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), lowering its price target from $220 to $200.</li>
<li>General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), raising its price target from $190 to $210.</li>
<li>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), maintaining its price target at $320.</li>
<li>Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>), lowering its price target from 180 euros to 160 euros.</li>
</ul>
Industry Takeaways: Herbert noted the industry&#8217;s impressive performance in 2024.
&#8220;Investor sentiment into 3Q24 A&amp;D results is positive on defense stocks, with concerns about near-term incremental upside after the recent strength for many defense stocks. Sentiment seems universally bullish on the aerospace aftermarket, although these stocks appear about as crowded on the long side as we have seen,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;We believe the aero OE outlook is uncertain at best.&#8221;
The analyst noted his belief that aerospace valuations will hold in the near-to-mid term.
Boeing Takeaways: Herbert says that Boeing&#8217;s current risk-to-reward is favorable.
&#8220;We believe we are ~36 months into what should be a 4-to 5-year order cycle. Granted, the world is different today than it was for any prior cycle, but we expect demand for narrowbody aircraft to remain strong,&#8221; Herbert said.
The analyst believes that the ongoing labor strike at Boeing will be resolved before it releases its third-quarter earnings.
GE Aero Takeaways: Although Herbert raised General Electric&#8217;s price target, he simultaneously lowered expectations of 2024, 2025 and 2026 LEAP engine deliveries.
&#8220;While we are more cautious on revenue growth, we are raising our estimates for adj operating income and adj. EPS as GE Aero benefits from mix,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;We believe the healthy aftermarket demand fundamentals and continued favorable pricing on spare parts will offset downside risk to new LEAP deliveries, although investors will likely be focused on execution for this program.&#8221;
Herbert believes that the bear case for GE is &#8220;fading&#8221; amid efforts to derisk its balance sheet.
General Dynamics Takeaways: Herbert&#8217;s lowering of General Dynamics&#8217; price target comes amid pessimism in Gulfstream delivery estimates. The analyst sees headwinds ahead in delivering its G700 aircraft.
Herbert is still bullish on the company, with a perceived upside amid the continuing war in Ukraine.
Airbus Takeaways: The analyst&#8217;s lowered price target is attributed to lower delivery estimates in the near term. He believes the stock can perform well, even though the company will likely walk back its mid-decade target of 1,000 deliveries.
Herbert sees Airbus&#8217; core strengths as its strong backlog, cash position and margin expansion.
Also Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41336413/oil-prices-take-largest-plunge-in-over-a-year-as-israel-vows-to-spare-iranian-facilities-energy-stoc">Oil Prices Take Largest Plunge In Over A Year As Israel Vows To Spare Iranian Facilities: Energy Stocks Sink, Airlines, Cruise Lines Rally</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com

Equities

Reiteration

EADSY

iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Defense Index Fund

Aerospace Stocks Face Tough Questions: Can Boeing, GE, Airbus Justify Sky-High Valuations?

General Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) short percent of float has risen 53.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.68 million shares sold short, which is 1.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>General Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728933318_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for General Dynamics has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing General Dynamics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, General Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About General Dynamics?

The world&#39;s best hedge funds and investors tend to look at more abstract data than the average retail investor does. Now, some of this data might not be accessible, such as satellite feeds to figure out parking lot traffic and predict a financial quarter for a retail stock. However, other data points and public information are free to access, which still generates an advantage for those who look over them.
Today, the data investors can look over is found in which companies are receiving new government contracts, as the expectation is to see higher demand for their services and products in the coming months. Through this database, investors will land on the top three stocks, earning multi-million dollar contracts from the United States government. They are all focused on the theme of arms and defense, with a mix of cybersecurity in the technology sector.
This list includes names representing the defense sector, such as General Dynamics Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) and Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>). Then there is Oracle CO. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/orcl#NYSE">ORCL</a>), which is in the cybersecurity end of the market. It makes sense for the government to call upon these companies to ramp up national security, especially as geopolitical conflicts are on the rise in the Middle East, and that creates an opportunity for retail investors to take advantage of.
<h2>Multi-Million Dollar Contract Drives Analyst Upgrades for General Dynamics Stock</h2>
The latest reports show a contract of up to $614 million for General Dynamics, a decision from the government that comes at a time when the conflicts between Israel and other nations escalate, leading U.S. allies to call for military support.
Based on this current contract, Wall Street analysts think that the company could generate additional revenue and earnings, a view that they have reflected in their price targets today. While the consensus valuation is for $317 a share today, calling for a 6.7% upside from today&#39;s prices, investors should focus on the outliers.
Leading the bullish sentiment, Morgan Stanley thinks that General Dynamics could get up to $345 a share, implying a net upside of 16.5% from where the stock trades today. Considering the stock already trades at 97% of its 52-week high, these analysts now expect to see a new high for the year in this stock, something investors need to keep in mind.
The earnings per share (EPS) forecast today is driving these valuations higher. Wall Street has landed on a projection for $4.22 a share in the next 12 months, a significant jump of 29.5% from this quarter&#39;s $3.26. It&#39;s not often that investors see a $81.1 billion company offer double-digit upside and EPS growth, but that&#39;s the effect new contracts have.
<h2>Lockheed Martin Called Upon Global Conflicts: Stock Gains Investor Favor</h2>
This is another defense stock trading near its 52-week high, at 95% this time, to show investors the market does have a reasonable preference for this stock during today&#39;s ongoing military conflicts. The price action is only the beginning of the bullish story in this stock, though, as Wall Street has also broken out with its own set of gauges.
Starting with analysts, those at the Royal Bank of Canada have landed an &quot;Outperform&quot; rating as recently as October 2024. This time, they chose to go with a price target boost as well, projecting Lockheed Martin stock to $675 a share to imply up to 12% net upside from where the company trades today, which is also a new yearly high.
The latest database updates show up to $599 million in capital being granted to Lockheed Martin as a government contract, giving investors a new viewpoint as to how important this stock is becoming in the eyes of the market and today&#39;s national security concerns.
Knowing this is the new reality for Lockheed Martin stock, markets are now willing to overpay for exposure to its future earnings. On a price-to-book (P/B) ratio, Lockheed Martin stock trades at a high 21.4x multiple, significantly above the aerospace sector&#39;s average valuation of 5.6x P/B today. Commanding a premium is always justified with underlying growth, and Lockheed wants to deliver on that.
<h2>Cybersecurity Concerns Rise, Positioning Oracle for Major Government Grants</h2>
Conflicts are now extending past the physical front and taking on a new shape through technology, where cybersecurity capabilities become more important for leading nations to cover as conflicts rise.
This is why the U.S. granted Oracle up to $358.6 million over the past quarter, calling on its services and technology to help.
Of course, this raises sentiment among Wall Street analysts and other investors, which is why analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein have reiterated their &quot;Outperform&quot; rating on Oracle stock, a view that came alongside a price target of $202 a share.
To prove these new valuations right, the stock must rally as much as 17% upside from where Oracle stock trades today. This would make for another new 52-week high, setting the bullish momentum trend for these defense and national security stocks, which the government prefers and picks.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/big-government-contracts-propel-these-3-defense-stocks-higher/">Big Government Contracts Propel These 3 Defense Stocks Higher</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

Government

ORCL

Big Government Contracts Propel These 3 Defense Stocks Higher

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/636e1b25ae71ff0001ec007e/dominic-o'kane">JP Morgan analyst Dominic O&#8217;Kane</a> downgraded the rating for ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MT#NYSE">MT</a>) from Overweight to Neutral. ArcelorMittal shares gained 0.6% to close at $24.76 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Bauch downgraded the rating for Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $20 to $18. Flywire shares rose 2.7% to close at $16.49 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLYW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Richard Safran downgraded the rating for General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) from Buy to Neutral. General Dynamics shares fell 0.9% to close at $296.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore downgraded the rating for Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $130 to $120. Qorvo shares fell 0.7% to close at $101.50 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QRVO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585939c2ee7bf600010fe946/vijay-rakesh">Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh</a> downgraded Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and lowered the price target from $30 to $13. Mobileye gained 1.8% to settle at $12.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MBLY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying GD stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="490" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11092552/image-89-1024x490.png" alt="" class="wp-image-591352" style="width:631px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11092552/image-89-1024x490.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11092552/image-89-300x143.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11092552/image-89-768x367.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11092552/image-89.png 1313w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Read More: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41290375/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-bank-of-america-stock-ahead-of-q3-earnings">How To Earn $500 A Month From Bank of America Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings</a></li>
</ul>

Downgrades

Pre-Market Outlook

FLYW

MBLY

QRVO

This General Dynamics Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Friday

Seaport Global analyst Richard Safran downgrades General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

Seaport Global Downgrades General Dynamics to Neutral

Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $331 to $354.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $354

Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $320 to $314.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on General Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $314

United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Middle East is preventable</a>.
What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran&#8217;s missile strike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">&#8220;largest&#8221; in Israel&#8217;s history</a>. 
&#8220;The council must understand the situation Israel is forced to live in. We are under attack,&#8221; Danon said, citing how holy sites were targeted. 
Israeli defense systems intercepted most of the 200 missiles Tuesday as they prepped for ground operations, the <a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-lebanon-ground-operation-updates">Associated Press</a> reported.
&#8220;The world watched silently as Iran funded and directed attacks against us for the past year, arming and training their proxies for decades,&#8221; Danon added. &#8220;Now the world must step up. Iran must pay a heavy price for this attack. Anything less is complicity.&#8221;
As of early Wednesday afternoon, the meeting remained in session. See video below.
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> 
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<iframe loading="lazy" title="LIVE: UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1VyjPJclLAI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div>
</figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143156/oil-prices-spike-energy-stocks-jump-after-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-what-investors-need-to-know">Oil Prices Spike, Energy Stocks Jump After Iran&#8217;s Missile Attack On Israel — What Investors Need To Know</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bracing For Further Escalation</h3>
The UN meeting is taking place while Israeli troops&nbsp;battle Hezbollah militants&nbsp;inside Lebanon, making good on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8216;s&nbsp;vow to retaliate, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-02/israel-vows-retaliation-for-massive-iranian-missile-attack">Bloomberg</a>.
The Israeli army Wednesday suffered at least eight fatalities since the ground operation began, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-missile-attack-middle-east-10-02-24-intl-hnk#cm1rx3x98000e3b6qp2nmm7pn">reported</a> citing Israel Defense Forces. 
Iran launched the attack against Israel following the recent killing of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41079860/israel-tightens-grip-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-killed">Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah</a>. 
Since its formation in the early 1980s, Hezbollah — which the U.S. considers a terrorist organization — has received substantial support from Tehran, which views the group as an ally in advancing its influence in the Middle East.
The White House promised consequences for Iran's attack on Israel. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden reiterated at the start of a meeting with officials: &#8220;Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully supportive of Israel.&#8221;
Market Reaction: Following the missile attacks from Iran on Israel, plus Tuesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/10/41139919/private-sector-job-gains-outpace-forecasts-in-september-as-us-adds-143-000-jobs">job and economic data</a>, major stock indices dropped. As of early Tuesday afternoon:
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 was down slightly by 0.08%. </li>
<li>The Dow Jones was down by 0.02%. </li>
<li>The Nasdaq was up by 0.09%. </li>
</ul>
At last check, ETFs that track the indexes were up:
<ul>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.01% at $568.56 Tuesday.</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down slightly at $421.23.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is up 0.22% to $482.33.</li>
</ul>
&#8220;Financial markets have reacted as one would expect to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a bout of risk aversion sweeping through asset classes in the past 24 hours,&#8221; said Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy and global financial services at Ebury.
Equity markets are trading lower and, in currencies, the safe-havens have outperformed most of their peers, he adds. This includes the U.S. dollar, which remains buoyed following some hawkish <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20240930a.htm">comments</a> from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday.
The conflict is also causing broader concerns for inflation and central bank policy. Higher oil prices could undermine the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to control inflation, potentially delaying future interest rate cuts, per <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/stock-markets-slump-oil-jumps-as-iran-attack-sparks-fear-of-all-out-war-in-mideast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Times of Israel</a>.
What To Look For: Ryan says investors are &#8220;rightly fearful&#8221; that Israel&#8217;s retaliation could disrupt oil supplies. After all, Iran is the seventh-largest oil producer in the world. 
The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the attack. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was trading slightly higher on the day at $72.13 at last check while the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is down 0.11% to $245.33 Wednesday. 
&#8220;The wider implication for markets is the rising possibility of a sharp move higher in global oil futures, and another period of elevated energy prices and consumer inflation,&#8221; Ryan says.
The ramifications will not be &#8220;anywhere near as severe&#8221; as those that followed Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine, Ryan adds. &#8220;So far, at least, the moves in markets have been relatively contained.&#8221;
Defense ETFs, as of Wednesday afternoon, were trending up:
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.37% to $151.91.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.15% to $116.10. </li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is up 0.67% to $159.98. </li>
</ul>
Now Read: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41112728/us-boosts-military-presence-in-middle-east-deploys-fighter-squadrons-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran">US Boosts Military Presence In Middle East As Tensions Spike With Iran</a> </li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock.

Analyst Color

Sector ETFs

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Commodities

Politics

Global

ETFs

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

Markets Turn Risk-Off As Israel, Iran Clash: Investors 'Rightly Fearful' Of Oil Disruption, Strategist Says

General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.47%. Currently, General Dynamics has a market capitalization of $83.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In GD: If an investor had bought $100 of GD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $602.51 today based on a price of $302.20 for GD at the time of writing.
<h3>General Dynamics's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727802037_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $600 Today

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers downgrades General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $334 to $317.

Wells Fargo Downgrades General Dynamics to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $317

Investors interested in stocks from the Aerospace - Defense sector have probably already heard of General Dynamics (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let&#39;s take a closer look.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Right now, General Dynamics is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Northrop Grumman has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that GD is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.
GD currently has a forward P/E ratio of 20.70, while NOC has a forward P/E of 20.86. We also note that GD has a PEG ratio of 1.64. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company&#39;s expected earnings growth rate. NOC currently has a PEG ratio of 2.40.
Another notable valuation metric for GD is its P/B ratio of 3.75. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock&#39;s market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, NOC has a P/B of 5.36.
These metrics, and several others, help GD earn a Value grade of B, while NOC has been given a Value grade of C.
GD is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that GD is likely the superior value option right now.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2342813/gd-or-noc-which-is-the-better-value-stock-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_3-2342813">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

GD or NOC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

The Biden administration&#8217;s decision to enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities has U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/russia-ukraine-war">intelligence agencies on high alert.</a> 
What Happened: President Joe Biden &#8220;decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition,&#8221; according to a White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-u-s-support-for-ukraine/">statement </a>on Thursday. 
But the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/us-ukraine-strikes.html?nl=the-morning&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=178988">reports</a> U.S. intelligence agencies are assessing the risks of such a scenario.
Western allies face the potential threat of Russian-led attacks if those long-range missiles are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ukraine">aimed at certain targets</a> deep inside Russia.
The discussions were at the center of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&#8216;s visit to the U.S. this past week in which he met with Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
A meeting between Zelenskyy and ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly taking place on Friday in New York.
Ukraine Winter: The Russia-Ukraine war began on Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion.
Since then, Russia has bombarded critical power infrastructure across Ukraine — the latest attack being on Thursday, per Reuters. Such tactics, considered war crimes, leave Ukraine&#8217;s citizens vulnerable heading into the winter months. 
&#8220;Due to ongoing attacks on civil infrastructure, front-line movements, mass displacements and disruptions of access to essential health-care services, the war's impacts, compounded by winter, can increase the risk of excess cold-related morbidity and mortality,&#8221; according to a Thursday <a href="https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2024-2946-42704-59552">report</a> from the World Health Organization.
Germany agreed to provide a $78 million winter aid package to help Ukraine maintain heat and electricity.
Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze <a href="https://defence-industry.eu/germany-supports-ukraine-with-arms-and-winter-package/">said</a> Germany&#8217;s support aligns with national interests, as Ukraine&#8217;s defense also protects European security.
"We are supporting Ukraine in its efforts to rebuild a decentralised power supply infrastructure, as Russia will then not be able to destroy it so easily," he added.
Russia&#8217;s invasion affected oil and gas pipeline relations with Germany and Ukraine starting in 2022. This resulted in major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28447445/vladimir-putin-is-waging-war-not-just-against-ukraine-but-against-the-west-expert-warns-as-germany-i">disruptions and geopolitical shifts</a>.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41037745/mike-johnson-lashes-out-over-weapons-factory-tour-snub-cries-election-interference-to-ukraine-presid">Mike Johnson Lashes Out Over Weapons Factory Tour Snub, Cries Election Interference To Ukraine President — Wants Ambassador Fired</a>
Why It Matters: In the U.S., Democrats and Republicans are at odds over whether to provide aid at all to Zelenskyy. 
Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, met with Zelenskyy and criticized those suggesting Ukraine should cede territory for peace. Her comments were seen as a veiled jab at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/21/01/19152983/donald-trump-is-the-first-us-president-to-be-impeached-twice">twice-impeached former President</a> Trump, who often <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-russia-6e02fc7575a14d9abb64a326ffd0a4a3">derides</a> efforts to help Ukraine.
At a North Carolina event Wednesday, Trump said Ukraine was &#8220;demolished&#8221; and should have conceded to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ukraine-putin-zelenskyy-0f4d539aa73a943474d779716e5fe42a">Associated Press</a> reported. 
The comments come just weeks after a debate with Harris, in which the 2024 Republican nominee refused to say whether he wanted Ukraine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40998738/trump-says-ukrainian-president-backs-kamala-harris-for-white-house-zelenskyy-is-the-greatest-salesma">to win the war</a>. 
Price Action: Defense contractors saw gains and losses on Friday.
<ul>
<li>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) is up 0.34% to $301.55</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 034% to $526.08</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) declined 0.069% to $1,400.08</li>
</ul>
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold defense stocks trended up:
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.52%</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.29%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is up 0.82%</li>
</ul>
Now Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41059253/trump-set-to-meet-ukraines-president-amid-growing-kyiv-concerns-over-botched-visit-republicans-were">Trump Set To Meet Ukraine&#8217;s President Amid Growing Kyiv Concerns Over Botched Visit</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Ukraine Missile Use Worries US Intelligence About Potential Russia Retaliation, Germany Pledges Winter Aid

General Dynamics Information Technology Secures $299M Contract To Support Pentagon's Network Infrastructure Through DISA's JSP ETM-NG Program, With One-Year Base Period And Two Six-Month Options

A significant Ukrainian drone assault on Russia caused an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40888451/russia-to-expand-army-for-third-time-since-war-with-ukraine-began-defense-stocks-rtx-northrop-grumma">earthquake-sized eruption</a> at a major arsenal in the Tver region on Wednesday, forcing citizens in the city of Toropets to evacuate, according to reports from war bloggers and some media.
Unverified video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame rising into the night sky and numerous explosion detonations tearing across a lake about 240 miles west of Moscow, Reuters reported.
NASA satellites registered intense heat sources coming from an area of about five square miles at the site in the early hours. Earthquake monitoring stations picked up the attack as a small earthquake&nbsp;in the area.
&#8220;The enemy hit an ammunition depot in the area of Toropets,&#8221; said Yuri Podolyaka, a Ukrainian-born, pro-Russian military blogger. &#8220;Everything that can burn is already burning there (and exploding).&#8221;
Read Also: <a href="http://US And Allies Worried Amid Reports Of Russia Potentially Sharing Nuclear Secrets With Iran">US And Allies Worried Amid Reports Of Russia Potentially Sharing Nuclear Secrets With Iran</a>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking in his nightly video address, praised the attack without mentioning the target.
&#8220;A very important result was achieved last night on Russian territory and such actions weaken the enemy,&#8221; Zelenskyy said. &#8220;I thank everyone involved. Such precision is truly inspiring.&#8221;
A source in Ukraine&#8217;s SBU state security service told Reuters earlier that the drone attack had destroyed&nbsp;a warehouse storing missiles, guided bombs and artillery ammunition.
Igor Rudenya, governor of the Tver region, said Ukrainian drones had been shot down, a fire had broken out and some residents were being evacuated. He did not say what was burning, Reuters reported.
The size of the main blast shown in the unverified social media video was consistent with 200 to 240 tons of high explosives detonating, said George William Herbert of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in California.
Some war bloggers asked how drones could trigger such large blasts at what was thought to be a highly fortified facility.
Price Action: Defense contractors saw gains and losses by the end of Wednesday&#8217;s trading day.
<ul>
<li>General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) slipped 0.44% to $302.52</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 0.2% to $521.77</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) declined 0.12% to $1,273.80</li>
</ul>
Exchange-traded funds that hold defense stocks trended up and down.
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.06%</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) fell 0.13%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) declined 0.01%</li>
</ul>
Read Now:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://over-30-months-of-war-zelensky">Russia Launches &#8216;One Of The Heaviest Strikes&#8217; On Ukraine In Over 30 Months Of War: Zelensky</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Ukrainian Drone Attack Causes Earth-Rattling Blast In Russia's Tver Region

General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.47%. Currently, General Dynamics has a market capitalization of $82.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GD: If an investor had bought $1000 of GD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,154.06 today based on a price of $300.37 for GD at the time of writing.
<h3>General Dynamics's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726248647_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning General Dynamics Stock In The Last 20 Years

Ukraine hit Moscow on Tuesday in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40590138/ukrainian-pilots-begin-using-f-16s-against-russia">biggest drone assault</a> since the war began in late February 2022, killing at least one person and destroying homes across the capital region. It also caused about 50 flights to be rerouted from airports around the city.
Russia said it destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian attack drones hovering over the Moscow region and 124 other drones over eight other regions, Reuters reported.
Kyiv said Russia had attacked it overnight with 46 drones, 38 of which were destroyed.
The drone attacks on Russia damaged high-rise apartment buildings in the Ramenskoye district of Moscow, causing apartments to become ablaze, residents told Reuters.
A 46-year-old woman was killed and three people were wounded in Ramenskoye, Moscow regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said.
More than 70 drones were also taken out over Russia&#8217;s Bryansk region and dozens more over other regions, Russia&#8217;s defense ministry said. 
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/08/40561938/russia-launches-one-of-the-heaviest-strikes-on-ukraine-in-over-30-months-of-war-zelensky">Russia Launches &#8216;One Of The Heaviest Strikes&#8217; On Ukraine In Over 30 Months Of War: Zelensky</a>
As Russia&nbsp;moves farther into in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv has carried out attacks across the border into Russia&#8217;s western Kursk region that began Aug. 6 and by implementing drone attacks over Russia.
Moscow and Kyiv have both tried to buy and develop new drones, finding new ways to use them or destroy them with everything from shotguns to advanced electronic jamming systems.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Ukrainian drone attacks that target civilian infrastructure such as nuclear power plants &#8220;terrorism&#8221; and has vowed a response.
Price Action: Defense stocks saw gains and losses into Tuesday&#8217;s mid-day trading.
<ul>
<li>RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) slipped 0.78% to $120.21</li>
<li>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) gained 0.17% to $302.06</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) declined 0.49% to $521.63</li>
</ul>
Read Now:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40792440/antony-blinken-lands-in-uk-to-discuss-ukraine-aid-amid-kyivs-drone-attack-on-russia">Antony Blinken Lands In UK To Discuss Ukraine Aid Amid Kyiv&#8217;s Drone Attack On Russia</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Russia, Ukraine photo by PalSand on Shutterstock

Ukraine Attacks Moscow In Its Largest Drone Offensive Since War Began

WIIM

LOAR

LUNR

RKLB

Shares of some aerospace stocks are trading higher. The sector may be on watch after Boeing struck a tentative deal to avert a strike.

General Dynamics Sees Sharp Contract Decline, But Strong Backlog Secures Future Growth

Barclays analyst David E. Strauss maintained a Buy rating on General Dynamics (GD – Research Report) today and set a price target of $325.00. The c...

General Dynamics (GD) Gets a Buy from Barclays

In a report released on October 14, Kenneth Herbert from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on General Dynamics (GD – Research Report), with a pri...

General Dynamics (GD) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

In a report released today, Sheila Kahyaoglu from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on General Dynamics (GD – Research Report), with a price target...

Jefferies Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on General Dynamics (GD)

RTX Corporation: I Maintain A Buy Rating Despite Apparent Imbalance In Defense

Bears will argue that the recent surge in defense stocks is not due to earnings growth but multiple expansion.

Comments

General Dynamics

General Dynamics (GD) Opciones

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Bolsa, Cadena de Opciones

Noticias

SOCIO/CONTRIBUIDOR

BENZINGA GLOBAL