Senator John Boozman of Arkansas recently disclosed the sale of shares in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). According to a filing made on August 6, 2025, Boozman sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in General Dynamics stock on July 31, 2025. This transaction is part of a series of trades the senator executed on that date, which included purchases and sales of shares in other companies.
On July 31, Boozman also bought shares in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT), while selling shares in Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ). Notably, he previously sold shares in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) earlier in July.
General Dynamics Stock Performance
As of Thursday, General Dynamics shares opened at $315.12. The stock has experienced a one-year low of $239.20 and a high of $322.50. The aerospace and defense company boasts a market capitalization of $84.76 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.15. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, General Dynamics has shown resilience in the market, supported by a strong quarterly earnings report.
On July 23, the company reported earnings of $3.74 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $3.47 by $0.27. Revenue for the quarter reached $13.04 billion, exceeding the forecast of $12.13 billion. This reflects an 8.9% increase year-over-year, showcasing the firm’s robust financial health.
Dividend Announcement and Analyst Ratings
In addition to its strong earnings, General Dynamics announced a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on November 14, 2025, to shareholders recorded on October 10. This translates to an annualized dividend of $6.00, yielding approximately 1.9%.
Wall Street analysts have been optimistic about General Dynamics, with various firms adjusting their ratings. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded the stock from “hold” to “buy,” raising its price target to $342.00. Similarly, Citigroup increased its price target from $348.00 to $368.00, maintaining a “buy” recommendation. Other analysts, such as those from Jefferies Financial Group and UBS Group, have also set positive price targets, reflecting confidence in the company’s continued growth.
As of now, General Dynamics holds a consensus rating of “Hold” among analysts, with an average price target of $315.78.
Trading Activity and Insider Transactions
Recent trading activity reveals significant movements among institutional investors. Several hedge funds have increased their stakes in General Dynamics, with Rialto Wealth Management LLC boosting its position by 213.8% in the first quarter of 2025. These institutional investments underscore the strong confidence in the company’s future.
In insider trading news, Mark Lagrand Burns, the company’s Executive Vice President, sold 43,860 shares on July 28 at an average price of $312.28, totaling $13,696,600.80. Following this sale, Burns retained 39,875 shares, reflecting a 52.38% decrease in his holdings. Additionally, Leon Rudy F. De, a member of the board, sold 5,490 shares on the same day, indicating a strategic adjustment in their investment positions.
The stock has seen a total of 268,370 shares valued at $78,408,011 sold by insiders over the past ninety days, a noteworthy trend for stakeholders to consider. Currently, corporate insiders own 1.50% of General Dynamics’s stock.
About Senator Boozman
Senator John Boozman has served in the U.S. Senate since January 3, 2011, after previously representing Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011. His current term is set to expire on January 3, 2029. Boozman, a member of the Republican Party, is known for his political work and background as an optometrist.
The recent trading activities of both Senator Boozman and General Dynamics reflect the dynamic nature of the market, where strategic decisions can influence stock performance and investor sentiment. As the aerospace and defense sector continues to evolve, stakeholders will be closely monitoring these developments.
