Credit Suisse analyst Robert Springarn downgraded General Dynamics to Neutral from Outperform and lowered his price target to $184 from $190. In a research note to investors, Springarn says the acquisition of CSRA appears to be only "nominally accretive" to 2019, well short of his expectations, and says he believes the acquisition has significantly reduced the company's balance sheet flexibility and may limit future shareholder returns. Additionally, Springarn sees increasing competitive threats in both IT and Aerospace, which dims his growth outlook. Springarn says he is no longer convinced that General Dynamics can outperform, at least until management can show that its strategy warrants a higher multiple.

RBC Capital lowered the firm's price target on General Dynamics to $320 from $325 after its Q1 earnings miss but keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company's revenue growth was driven by double-digit growth in Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Aerospace, but while the management provided cautious comments on Q2 earnings and free cash flow, the set-up into the second half remains "very favorable", the analyst tells investors in a research note. RBC adds that it continues to see capital allocation as a key catalyst for General Dynamics.

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Reports Q1 revenue $10.7B, consensus $10.32B. "Our businesses delivered solid operating results in the quarter, growing revenue and backlog, while expanding margins, even as we awaited G700 certification," said Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. "In the Aerospace segment, the recent FAA certification of the Gulfstream G700 has enabled us to begin customer deliveries. This is a strong start to 2024 and we remain confident in our outlook."