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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GD - US3695501086 - Common Stock

345.64 USD
-15.07 (-4.18%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 5:54:54 PM
360.49 USD
+14.85 (+4.3%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 5:54:54 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to GD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, GD is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that GD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. On top of that, GD also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by GD, which is a very good signal! However, this is in line with the S&P500, which is also trading near new highs.
In the last month GD has a been trading in the 333.05 - 363.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
GD has an average volume of 1164990 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
GD is part of the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are 71 other stocks in this industry, GD did better than 45% of them.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD Weekly stock chart
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although GD has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

327.28

364.33

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 330.59 to 345.33. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • Resistance @350.78 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Resistance @360.72 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for GD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for GD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength78.36POSITIVEGD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.36% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of GD is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GD is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)52.23NEUTRALThe RSI value for GD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.34POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests GD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)78.17NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for GD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.86LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for GD suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)12.52NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for GD suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD Daily stock chart

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP

NYSE:GD (1/7/2026, 5:54:54 PM)

After market: 360.49 +14.85 (+4.3%)

345.64

-15.07 (-4.18%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg-4.18%
1 Week1.82%
2 Weeks0.13%
1 Month2.87%
3 Month3.81%
6 Month14.37%
12 Month33.26%
2 Year30.44%
3 Year48.31%
5 Year135.64%
10 Year158.38%
15 Year358.41%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.47
ATR(20)%1.86%
ATR Inc115.07%
Range Today17.66
ADR(20)6.24
ADR(20)%1.81%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS78.36
3 months CRS60.27
6 months CRS76.93
Mansfield0.38
10 Day High363
10 Day Low334.28
20 Day High363
20 Day Low333.05
52 Week High363
52 Week Low239.2
CS1 End345.33
CR1 Start350.78
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.69%
DER(5)-0.25%
Volume2.05M
Volume Incr18.3%
Vol(5)1.36M
Vol(50)1.16M

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to GD.


What is the trend direction for GD stock?

The current trend direction for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has an RSI value of 52.2258. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for GD stock?

The short term momentum for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for GD stock?

The buy/sell signal for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.