A month has gone by since the last earnings report for General Dynamics (GD). Shares have added about 2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is General Dynamics due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates review flatlined during the past month.
VGM Scores
Currently, General Dynamics has an average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
General Dynamics has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
General Dynamics belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry. Another stock from the same industry, Northrop Grumman (NOC), has gained 2.1% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Northrop Grumman reported revenues of $9.47 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -6.6%. EPS of $6.06 for the same period compares with $6.32 a year ago.
Northrop Grumman is expected to post earnings of $6.73 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -5.9%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Northrop Grumman. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
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