GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Technical Analysis
NYSE:GD • US3695501086
355.23 USD
+1.38 (+0.39%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
357 USD
+1.77 (+0.5%)
After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to GD. Both in the recent history as in the last year, GD has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that GD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 82% of all stocks. On top of that, GD also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- GD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so GD is performing more or less in line with the market.
- GD has an average volume of 1390070 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 78 other stocks in this industry, GD did better than 46% of them.
- In the last month GD has a been trading in the 337.32 - 366.75 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
GD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 354.18, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 346.50 to 354.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 330.59 to 340.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 355.40 to 360.35. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 367.39 to 368.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for GD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for GD is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 82.77 | POSITIVE | GD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.77% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of GD is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.51 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.12 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests GD has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 59.7 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.44 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 14.58 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for GD suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360.36 | 348.87 | 11.49 (3.19%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @360.36. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @348.87. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 11.49 points, which is 3.19%. | For a 0.80% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of GD. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
GD Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
355.23
+1.38 (+0.39%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.39%
1 Week-1.52%
2 Weeks1.29%
1 Month2.57%
3 Month5.26%
6 Month8.92%
12 Month35.57%
2 Year25.75%
3 Year55.66%
5 Year95.65%
10 Year170.4%
15 Year363.99%
Volatility
ATR(14)8.68
ATR(20)%2.44%
ATR Inc-23.54%
Range Today8.55
ADR(20)8.44
ADR(20)%2.38%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.77
3 months CRS79.55
6 months CRS78.16
Mansfield0.7
10 Day High366.75
10 Day Low348.88
20 Day High366.75
20 Day Low337.32
52 Week High369.7
52 Week Low239.2
CS1 End354.18
CR1 Start355.4
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.85%
DER(5)1.69%
Volume1.23M
Volume Incr-7.94%
Vol(5)1.16M
Vol(50)1.39M
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 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 49.509. 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 neutral.