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General Dynamics (GD) receives a #3 (Hold) rating from Zacks but shows strong growth potential with a Grade A Growth Style Score and forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 9.6%. One analyst revised earnings estimates upward in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $16.94 per share. The company demonstrates a solid track record with an average earnings surprise of +6.1%.

General Dynamics (GD) closed at $344.08, up 2.09% despite broader market losses. The defense contractor is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 30 with EPS of $4.14 (up 6.7% YoY) and revenue of $13.71 billion (up 6.2% YoY).

The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 19.9, trading at a discount to its industry average. Full-year estimates project $16.94 EPS and $55.8 billion revenue.

Two aerospace stocks, General Dynamics (GD) and AeroVironment (AVAV), are highlighted as potential earnings beat candidates based on positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) metrics. GD has a +2.36% ESP ahead of its October 30, 2026 earnings report, while AVAV shows a stronger +35.75% ESP before its December 8, 2026 report. Both stocks hold #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank ratings and could potentially outperform expectations.