Peers · Industrials
GD Alternatives
The closest GD alternative is MMM (1.82% yield, 8.8/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same industrials sector as GD (1.68% yield, 9.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to GD in our universe is MMM — nearly identical yield (1.82% vs 1.68% for GD) and a 8.8/10 safety score compared to GD's 9.3/10.
Switching from GD to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether GD dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches GD on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from GD |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM · 3M Company | 1.82% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 0.5 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best GD alternatives?
The closest GD alternatives are MMM — all in the same industrials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MMM is the single closest match at 1.82% yield and 8.8/10 safety, versus 1.68% and 9.3/10 for GD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to GD?
Yes — MMM yields 1.82% versus GD's 1.68%. Its safety score is 8.8/10 against GD's 9.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to GD?
We rank 1 similar stocks for GD: MMM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks GD on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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