Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) has sold shares of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), according to a filing made public on August 6, 2025. The transaction involved the sale of stock valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 31, 2025. This sale is part of a series of trades made by the Senator on that date, which also included purchases and sales of shares in other major companies.
Among the notable transactions, Boozman purchased shares of GE Aerospace and Walmart, each valued between $1,001 and $15,000. He also sold shares of Mondelez International and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in similar value ranges. Previous transactions include sales of shares in Micron Technology and UnitedHealth Group earlier in July and June.
General Dynamics Performance Overview
On the trading day following Boozman’s announcement, shares of General Dynamics opened at $315.12. Over the past year, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a low of $239.20 and a high of $322.50. The company boasts a market capitalization of $84.76 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.15.
In its most recent earnings report, released on July 23, 2025, General Dynamics reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.74, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $3.47 by $0.27. The company generated revenue of $13.04 billion, which also exceeded expectations of $12.13 billion. This performance reflects an increase in revenue by 8.9% year-over-year, compared to the previous year’s EPS of $3.26.
Additionally, General Dynamics announced a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on November 14, 2025, to shareholders on record as of October 10, 2025. This dividend represents an annualized rate of $6.00 and a yield of 1.9%, with a payout ratio of 40.27%.
Analyst Ratings and Institutional Trading
Recent reports from various analysts indicate a generally positive outlook for General Dynamics. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded the company from a “hold” to a “buy” rating, raising its price target from $298.00 to $342.00. Similarly, Citigroup increased their target from $348.00 to $368.00 while maintaining a “buy” rating. Other analysts such as Jefferies Financial Group and UBS Group provided target prices of $325.00 and $333.00, respectively.
Institutional investors have also been active with General Dynamics. Rialto Wealth Management LLC notably increased its position by 213.8% in the first quarter of this year. Other firms, including Smallwood Wealth Investment Management LLC and Copia Wealth Management, have made new investments, indicative of growing confidence in the company.
In recent insider trading activity, Mark Lagrand Burns, Executive Vice President, sold 43,860 shares at an average price of $312.28, amounting to approximately $13.7 million. Following this transaction, Burns retained 39,875 shares, valued at around $12.45 million. Leon Rudy F. De, a Director, also sold 5,490 shares in a separate transaction.
Senator Boozman’s financial activities, alongside General Dynamics’ robust performance and analyst endorsements, suggest a complex interplay of political and corporate finance that warrants further observation. This disclosure of stock sales not only highlights the Senator’s investment strategies but also reflects broader trends within the aerospace and defense sector.
