GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:GD • US3695501086
348.98 USD
-2.44 (-0.69%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
348.569 USD
-0.41 (-0.12%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, GD scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, GD was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that GD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 79% 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 however is currently trading near a new high, so GD is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month GD has a been trading in the 340.09 - 367.97 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- GD has an average volume of 1373870 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 74 other stocks in this industry, GD did better than 42% of them.
GD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 343.00, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
327.28
372.39
We found 1 important support area.
- A support zone ranging from 330.59 to 343.00. 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 349.35 to 352.77. 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 | 79.05 | POSITIVE | GD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.05% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of GD is below a declining 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) | 47.41 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.59 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests GD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 49.36 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.58 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.22 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 352.78 | 340.08 | 12.70 (3.60%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @352.78. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @340.08. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 12.70 points, which is 3.60%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.90%. |
- 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.
348.98
-2.44 (-0.69%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg-0.69%
1 Week0.39%
2 Weeks-3.08%
1 Month-3.93%
3 Month2.15%
6 Month7.52%
12 Month38.16%
2 Year27.71%
3 Year53.12%
5 Year113.48%
10 Year156.1%
15 Year358.46%
Volatility
ATR(14)8.66
ATR(20)%2.58%
ATR Inc-33.49%
Range Today5.71
ADR(20)8.41
ADR(20)%2.41%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS79.05
3 months CRS59.24
6 months CRS66.14
Mansfield0.32
10 Day High363.37
10 Day Low340.09
20 Day High367.97
20 Day Low340.09
52 Week High369.7
52 Week Low239.2
CS1 End343
CR1 Start349.35
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.45%
DER(5)1.29%
Volume859.03K
Volume Incr-25.89%
Vol(5)1.12M
Vol(50)1.37M
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 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 47.405. 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.