Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) has recently divested shares of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), according to a filing made public on August 6. On July 31, Boozman sold shares valued between $1,001 and $15,000. This transaction is part of a series of trades that the senator executed on the same day, which included purchases in other companies.
Alongside the sale of General Dynamics, Boozman made several notable financial moves. He purchased shares in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE), valued similarly at between $1,001 and $15,000, and sold shares of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) within the same price range. Furthermore, he also acquired shares in Walmart (NYSE:WMT) on July 31, 2025, and executed various trades with other companies in the days leading up to these transactions.
General Dynamics Performance Overview
Shares of General Dynamics opened at $315.12 on Thursday, reflecting a 0.4% increase. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $239.20 and a high of $322.50. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $84.76 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.15.
The aerospace firm reported earnings of $3.74 per share for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $3.47 per share by $0.27. Revenue reached $13.04 billion, exceeding projections of $12.13 billion. The firm’s net margin stands at 8.13% with a return on equity of 17.99%, marking an 8.9% increase in year-over-year revenue. Analysts anticipate General Dynamics will post 14.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, set to be paid on November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2025. This reflects an annualized dividend of $6.00 and a yield of 1.9%.
Analysts’ Ratings and Institutional Trading Activity
Recent reports from various financial institutions indicate a positive outlook for General Dynamics. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded the stock from a “hold” to a “buy” rating, raising its price target from $298.00 to $342.00. Similarly, Citigroup increased its price objective from $348.00 to $368.00 and maintained a “buy” rating.
In terms of institutional trading, several hedge funds have adjusted their positions in General Dynamics. Rialto Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its holdings by 213.8% in the first quarter of this year. Other funds, such as Inlight Wealth Management LLC and Smallwood Wealth Investment Management LLC, have also made new investments, reflecting a growing interest in the aerospace and defense sector.
Additionally, insider trading activity has seen notable movements. Mark Lagrand Burns, an executive vice president, sold 43,860 shares on July 28, 2025, at an average price of $312.28, totaling around $13.7 million. Another insider, Leon Rudy F. De, sold 5,490 shares on the same day, valued at approximately $1.7 million.
Senator Boozman, who has served in the U.S. Senate since January 3, 2011, previously held positions in the U.S. House and has a background as an optometrist. His actions in the stock market reflect broader trends among U.S. lawmakers and executives in the aerospace and defense sectors.
As General Dynamics continues to perform strongly in the market, investors and analysts will be watching closely for future developments and earnings reports that may influence stock performance.