General Dynamics Corp Discloses $3.25 Million in Lobbying Efforts

In its latest Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, General Dynamics Corp has reported lobbying expenditures totaling $3,250,000 for the first quarter of 2025. This significant amount reflects the company’s focus on a variety of governmental issues and appropriations.

Key Issues and Legislative Agenda

The lobbying efforts covered a range of issues, including:

• FY25 and FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education topics, emphasizing submarine supplier development and partnerships with community colleges.
• Homeland Security Appropriations for FY25 and FY26, addressing funding for numerous areas such as cyber programs, telecommunications, and border security technologies.
• Comprehensive funding related to defense appropriations for both FY25 and FY26, including crucial areas like shipbuilding, submarines, and military construction.

Significant Legislative Proposals

Among the major legislative proposals, General Dynamics is advocating for various appropriations bills, namely:

• FY25 Defense Appropriations (HR 8774 / S 4921)
• FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations (HR 8752)
• FY25 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (HR 8997 / S 4927)
• Multiple others concerning labor, transportation, and general government funding across FY25 and FY26.

Notably, the company has also outlined specific issues tied to funding for classified programs, veterans’ affairs technology modernization, and even energy and water development.

Investment in Future Workforce and Technology

General Dynamics is focusing on future workforce preparation, particularly regarding submarine training and education programs. The intention here is not only to support workforce stability but also to align with broader defense strategies.

Additionally, issues related to aircraft certification and general aviation have appeared on the agenda, emphasizing the company’s involvement in comprehensive transportation and housing development discussions.

Broader Context of Lobbying Activities

This lobbying disclosure aligns General Dynamics with a trend seen across various defense contractors actively participating in policy advocacy. As the government gears up for significant military and technological funding, the company stands to benefit from legislative support for ongoing and future projects.

In summary, General Dynamics Corp’s lobbying investments highlight a proactive approach to influencing key legislative initiatives, specifically those that impact defense appropriations, infrastructure funding, and workforce development.

Key Insights on GD Stock Trading, Analyst Ratings, and Price Targets

This article discusses various aspects of governance related to information systems, telecommunications, technology equipment, infrastructure, and services. Key topics include foreign military sales and direct commercial sales, particularly in the context of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) partnership and Virginia Class submarines. Additionally, it touches on funding and user fees for United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) related to FY25 and FY26 appropriations, as well as issues concerning the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Moreover, it examines research and experimental expenditure treatments under multiple legislative proposals, including the American Innovation & Jobs Act (S. 866) and the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 (H.R. 2673). Issues related to the Department of Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services appropriations are also noted, especially in connection with Indian Health Services Electronic Health Records.

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

GD Congressional Stock Trading

In the last six months, members of Congress executed 3 trades involving $GD stock. Notably, there were no purchases and all reports indicated sales.

To provide clarity, here is a summary of recent trading activities of $GD stock by Congress members over the past six months:

For ongoing tracking of congressional stock activities, visit Quiver Quantitative’s congressional trading dashboard.

GD Insider Trading Activity

Over the past six months, GD insiders conducted 5 trades involving $GD stock, all of which were sales, indicating no new purchases.

Here is a breakdown of recent transactions by 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, totaling an estimated $1,556,252.
• LAURA J SCHUMACHER sold 1,796 shares for an estimated $459,204.

For a comprehensive view of insider trading, check out Quiver Quantitative’s insider trading dashboard.

GD Hedge Fund Activity

Recent data indicates that 749 institutional investors increased their holdings in GD stock, while 848 reduced their positions in their latest quarter.

Here are some notable transactions:

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

To follow hedge fund activity, visit Quiver Quantitative’s institutional holdings dashboard.

GD Analyst Ratings

Several Wall Street analysts have recently published reports on $GD. In the past months, 3 firms issued buy ratings while there have been no sell ratings reported.

Here are some recent analyst ratings:

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

To monitor analyst ratings and price targets for GD, check Quiver Quantitative’s $GD forecast page.

GD Price Targets

Analysts have issued multiple price targets for $GD recently. A median target price of $310.0 has been reported by 6 analysts in the last half-year.

Here are some 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 set a target price of $261.0 on 03/07/2025.
• David Strauss from Barclays set a target price of $285.0 on 02/04/2025.
• Sheila Kahyaoglu from Jefferies set a target price of $345.0 on 10/30/2024.
• Michael Eisen from RBC Capital set a target price of $330.0 on 10/24/2024.

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