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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage on General Dynamics Corporation (GD) with Overweight Rating
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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is among the 12 Best Aerospace Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 1, Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and announced a share price target of $400. In a research note to investors, the analyst said that things are looking up for the company after a series of negative earnings revisions, as it is likely to gain from an improving operating environment for shipbuilding, encouraging demand for military vehicles, and a multi-year refresh of its business jet product lineup. In related news, on April 2, Citigroup trimmed its price target on the stock to $380 from $389, as it revised price targets for aerospace and defense companies as part of the firm’s Q1 preview. As of the close of business on April 2, General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is a Moderate Buy and has a one-year average share price target of $399.73, representing a 15% upside. Last month, the company secured a $15.38 billion Navy contract modification involving the Columbia-class submarines, under which it will support the program by providing services like submarine design, sustainment, lead yard services, supplier development efforts, and enterprise planning initiatives. General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is a leading global aerospace and defense company, operating through its Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies segments. While we acknowledge the potential of GD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: Donald Trump Stock Portfolio: 8 Stocks Owned by the President and 10 Best Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.