General Dynamics Corp Discloses $3.25 Million Lobbying Efforts for 2025

$3,250,000 in lobbying expenditures by General Dynamics Corp has been reported for the first quarter of 2025, according to a new filing under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Key Issues Addressed in Lobbying

The lobbying activities encompassed a wide range of topics, including:

• FY25 and FY26 Labor, Health, and Education: Initiatives regarding submarine supplier development and community college partnerships.
• Appropriations for Homeland Security: Focus areas include cyber programs, information systems, telecommunications equipment, and border security technologies. Specific funding initiatives addressed were for various appropriations bills including:
• FY25 Defense Appropriations (HR 8774 / S 4921)
• FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations (HR 8752)
• FY25 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (HR 8997 / S 4927)
• FY25 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations (HR 9026 / S 4795)
• Additional appropriations bills covering Labor, Intelligence, State-Foreign Operations, Transportation, and Financial Services.
• Defense Authorization: Issues addressed within systems such as shipbuilding, workforce education, and modernization for various military applications for FY25 and FY26.
• Intelligence Community Funding: Initiatives are related to classified programs, addressing funding needs for FY25 and FY26.

Ongoing Legislative Concerns

Secondary topics included legislation related to the Department of Defense for both fiscal years, touching on matters like:

• Ammunition and weapon systems
• Cloud computing and US Battlefield Information Collection Systems
• Cybersecurity initiatives and technological enhancements across various agencies

Infrastructure and Support Services

Additional lobbying efforts focused on enhancements to infrastructure, particularly concerning:

• FAA communications and Aircraft Certification Services
• Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve and shipbuilding industry support
• General aviation concerns related to FAA regulations and funding needs

Financial Services Related Issues

The lobbying also extended to issues regarding Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, including:

• Consolidation of the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
• Pension funding stabilization efforts for single-employer plans

This considerable lobbying investment underscores General Dynamics’ commitment to influencing federal policy in key areas relevant to its business operations and strategic goals. With a focus on both fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the company is strategically positioning itself to navigate upcoming appropriations and legislation effectively.

Recent Trends in Lockheed Martin’s Stock and Insider Trading

Key topics pertaining to various funding issues include information systems, telecommunications, technology equipment, infrastructure, as well as support and services. Additionally, foreign military sales and distinct commercial transactions related to non-U.S.-based subsidiaries contribute to discussions on the Australia – United Kingdom – United States (AUKUS) partnership and the Virginia Class Submarines. Financial appropriations for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 also involve the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Furthermore, the treatment of research and experimental expenses during the taxable year comes under scrutiny in several legislative proposals, including the American Innovation & Jobs Act (S. 866), the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 (H.R. 2673), and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (HR 7024). These issues are also relevant to the congressional budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 and subsequent budgetary levels up to Fiscal Year 2034 (S Con Res 7 & H Con Res 14).

In terms of Department of Interior and Health and Human Services appropriations for FY25 and FY26, discussions about funding for Indian Health Services Electronic Health Records are also underway.

You can find more insights on corporate lobbying at Quiver Quantitative.

Congressional Stock Trading Activity for GD

In the past six months, members of Congress traded $GD Stock on three occasions. Notably, none of these trades involved purchases; all were sales.

Here’s a breakdown of the recent trading activity for $GD Stock among Congress members:

To monitor congressional Stock trading, visit Quiver Quantitative’s congressional trading dashboard.

GD Insider Trading Overview

In the last six months, GD insiders engaged in five trades of $GD Stock. Interestingly, these transactions included no purchases, just five sales.

Here’s a detailed overview of the recent trading activities by GD insiders:

• PHEBE N NOVAKOVIC (Chairman and CEO) sold 32,695 shares for an estimated $8,614,609.
• MARGUERITE AMY GILLILAND (Senior Vice President) made no purchases but sold 27,562 shares for an estimated $7,499,901.
• CHRISTOPHER J BRADY (Vice President) sold 5,540 shares for an estimated $1,556,252.
• LAURA J SCHUMACHER sold 1,796 shares for an estimated $459,204.

To stay updated on insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative’s insider trading dashboard.

GD Hedge Fund Activity

Recent reports show that 749 institutional investors increased their holdings in GD Stock, while 848 decreased their positions during the most recent quarter.

Here are some of the most notable changes in portfolios:

• WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 5,898,862 shares (-41.5%) in Q4 2024, valued at approximately $1,554,291,148.
• NORGES BANK eliminated 2,754,145 shares (-100.0%) in Q4 2024, amounting to about $725,689,666.
• FMR LLC sold off 1,186,140 shares (-24.0%) in Q4 2024, equating to an estimated $312,536,028.
• CASTLEKEEP INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC added 1,057,020 shares (+26073.5%) in Q4 2024, currently worth approximately $278,514,199.
• JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC reduced their holdings by 711,924 shares (-96.6%) in Q4 2024, estimated at $187,584,854.
• VANGUARD GROUP INC increased holdings by 706,317 shares (+3.1%) in Q4 2024, valued at about $186,107,466.
• UBS GROUP AG added 581,681 shares (+60.2%) in Q4 2024, amounting to approximately $153,267,126.

To keep track of hedge funds’ Stock portfolios, visit Quiver Quantitative’s institutional holdings dashboard.

Analyst Ratings for GD

Recently, Wall Street analysts have provided insights on $GD, with three firms issuing buy ratings while no firms recommended a sell rating.

Here are some recent analyst ratings:

• Susquehanna issued a “Positive” rating on 04/02/2025.
• Barclays assigned an “Overweight” rating on 02/04/2025.
• Jefferies provided a “Buy” rating on 10/30/2024.

To follow analyst ratings and price targets for GD, refer to Quiver Quantitative’s $GD forecast page.

Recent Price Targets for GD

Multiple analysts have published price targets for $GD, noting a median target of $310.0 over the last six months.

Here are some of the recent price targets:

• Kristine Liwag from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $305.0 on 04/16/2025.
• Charles Minervino from Susquehanna established a target price of $315.0 on 04/02/2025.
• An analyst from Wells Fargo proposed a target price of $261.0 on 03/07/2025.
• David Strauss from Barclays recommended a target price of $285.0 on 02/04/2025.
• Sheila Kahyaoglu from Jefferies set a price target of $345.0 on 10/30/2024.
• Michael Eisen from RBC Capital suggested a target price of $330.0 on 10/24/2024.

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