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General Dynamics Corporation GD

Industrials — Aerospace & Defense
S&P 500 Member Dividend Aristocrat
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
92.61
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 1 — 1 4 — 1 1 1 3 —
Insider Ownership
0.50%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
96,300.00
Revenue
54,861.00
Net Income
4,487.00
Free Cash Flow
6,447.00
Net Debt
3,183.00
Current Ratio
1.44
Debt/Equity
0.28
P/E ratio
21.26
P/S ratio
1.74
P/B ratio
3.56
Past 5Y EPS Growth
2.61%
This Y EPS Growth
9.88%
Next Y EPS Growth
9.49%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
9.13%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.42
Annual Dividend Rate
5.28
Annual Dividend Yield
2.08%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 6.27
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—
—
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2025 5.92
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—
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2024 5.58
—
—
—
—
2023 5.22
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—
—
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2022 4.97
—
—
—
—
2021 4.67
—
—
—
—
2020 4.32
—
—
—
—
2019 3.99
—
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—
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2018 3.63
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2017 3.28
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2016 2.97
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1,913.00 1,697.00 2,333.00 4,333.00
Receivables 11,001.00 11,225.00 10,786.00 11,653.00
Inventory 8,578.00 9,724.00 9,232.00 9,097.00
Other 2,123.00 1,740.00 1,897.00 1,955.00
23,615.00 24,386.00 24,248.00 27,038.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 3,095.00 3,344.00 2,678.00 2,874.00
ST’ Debt 507.00 1,502.00 1,006.00 1,256.00
Other 3,266.00 3,487.00 3,288.00 3,601.00
16,432.00 17,824.00 16,796.00 18,765.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 13,481.00 14,094.00 — —
—
’25 12,223.00 13,041.00 12,907.00 14,379.00
52,550.00
’24 10,731.00 11,976.00 11,671.00 13,338.00
47,716.00
’23 9,881.00 10,152.00 10,571.00 11,668.00
42,272.00
’22 9,392.00 9,189.00 9,975.00 10,851.00
39,407.00
’21 9,389.00 9,220.00 9,568.00 10,292.00
38,469.00
’20 8,749.00 9,264.00 9,431.00 10,481.00
37,925.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,155.00 1,880.00 — —
—
’25 (148.00) 1,598.00 2,109.00 1,561.00
5,120.00
’24 (278.00) 814.00 1,416.00 2,160.00
4,112.00
’23 1,462.00 731.00 1,321.00 1,196.00
4,710.00
’22 1,968.00 659.00 1,283.00 669.00
4,579.00
’21 3.00 1,115.00 1,471.00 1,682.00
4,271.00
’20 (666.00) 843.00 1,119.00 2,562.00
3,858.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,952.00 1,646.00 — —
—
’25 (290.00) 1,400.00 1,897.00 952.00
3,959.00
’24 (437.00) 613.00 1,215.00 1,805.00
3,196.00
’23 1,301.00 519.00 1,094.00 892.00
3,806.00
’22 1,827.00 435.00 1,028.00 175.00
3,465.00
’21 (131.00) 943.00 1,275.00 1,297.00
3,384.00
’20 (851.00) 622.00 903.00 2,217.00
2,891.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 4.10 4.24 — —
—
’25 3.66 3.74 3.88 4.17
15.46
’24 2.88 3.26 3.35 4.15
13.63
’23 2.64 2.70 3.04 3.64
12.02
’22 2.61 2.75 3.26 3.58
12.19
’21 2.48 2.61 3.07 3.39
11.55
’20 2.43 2.18 2.90 3.49
11.00

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 200.65 202.35 247.36 239.20 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 256.86 259.88 316.90 360.50 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 106,500 111,600 117,000 117,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.37 0.38 0.41 0.45 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39,407.00 42,272.00 47,716.00 52,550.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.80% 15.78% 15.43% 15.13% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,036.00 3,984.00 4,540.00 5,103.00 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.24% 9.42% 9.51% 9.71% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,390.00 3,315.00 3,782.00 4,210.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 884.00 863.00 886.00 924.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 143.14 154.76 174.24 195.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.31 12.14 13.81 15.65 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.63 17.24 15.02 19.03 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (4.05) (3.31) (3.34) (4.31) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.59 13.93 11.67 14.71 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 67.44 77.98 80.56 95.22 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 275.31 273.14 273.86 269.08 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.20 21.32 19.08 21.54 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.74 1.67 1.51 1.72 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.69 3.32 3.27 3.54 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.97 1.84 1.66 1.83 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.42 20.49 24.79 24.32 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,579.00 4,710.00 4,112.00 5,120.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1,114.00) (904.00) (916.00) (1,161.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,465.00 3,806.00 3,196.00 3,959.00 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,722.00 7,183.00 6,562.00 7,452.00 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10,496.00 9,261.00 8,762.00 8,013.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,254.00 7,348.00 7,065.00 5,680.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18,568.00 21,299.00 22,063.00 25,622.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.67% 6.23% 6.83% 7.44% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.46% 9.26% 10.29% 10.69% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.72% 16.63% 17.44% 17.66% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

General Dynamics (GD) exemplifies resilience in the defense sector, with revenue poised to nearly double from $30.6 billion in 2016 to $59.6 billion by 2028, fueled by escalating U.S. defense budgets amid geopolitical shifts like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and AUKUS pact. Key segments shine: Marine Systems benefits from Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine backlogs exceeding $90 billion, Aerospace rebounds via Gulfstream jets, and the 2018 CSRA acquisition bolsters high-margin IT services. Despite gross margins contracting to 10.2% by 2025 due to fixed-price contracts and inflation, productivity surges—with revenue per employee up 45%—drive EPS from $9.70 to a projected $19.62 (102% growth) and free cash flow per share to $14.71, supporting buybacks, dividends, and aggressive deleveraging (net debt down 44%).

Free cash flow fortitude and capital discipline have underpinned steady stock gains, delivering 10-15% annualized returns since 2016, outpacing markets during recent defense spending surges to $886 billion NDAA levels. Valuation remains compelling at 21x forward PE, 1.7x PS, and contracting EV/Sales to 1.6x by 2028, with ROE steady at 17-18% and ROIC improving to 10.7%. Yet, insider sells totaling $177 million in 2025 signal caution at cycle peaks, amid risks like program delays.

Analysts project 10-12% revenue CAGR through 2028, positioning GD as a compounding machine with 30-50% total return potential if execution holds—warranting a hold-to-buy stance on dips in this secular upcycle.

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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Latest News

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14 Sep

3 , 9:40 AM
Next-generation electronic warfare advancements could support General Dynamics Corporation growth through expanded defense contracts and technology upgrades. Electronic warfare forms a core defense segment for General Dynamics with potential to influence contract wins and revenue.

1 Sep

4 , 1:01 AM
Defense spending surges, positioning General Dynamics Corporation as a prime investment target with strong growth prospects ahead. Soaring defense budgets directly expand General Dynamics Corporation revenue streams and competitive standing in core markets.

29 Aug

4 , 11:07 AM
General Dynamics posted a broad-based Q2 earnings beat along with a record backlog, shifting its investment narrative toward stronger future prospects. Q2 earnings beat and record backlog point to major positive shifts in General Dynamics' performance outlook and investor sentiment.

9 Aug

4 , 10:09 AM
General Dynamics posts record backlog and raises 2026 outlook, prompting reassessment of its bullish investment case amid sustained defense demand. Record backlog plus raised 2026 guidance point to durable revenue visibility and earnings growth that can shift investor sentiment and valuation.

8 Aug

4 , 11:23 PM
General Dynamics secures $1.3 billion cybersecurity contract with key defense customer. $1.3 billion contract boosts General Dynamics revenue and defense cybersecurity position.

3 , 8:22 PM
General Dynamics beat Q2 earnings estimates and raised full-year guidance, indicating the stock may be about 5% undervalued. Q2 earnings beat and guidance raise can influence near-term valuation and sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

7 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 8:00 PM
General Dynamics Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, presenting financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance. Earnings call details on results and guidance directly shape investor views and stock trajectory.

4 , 12:00 PM
General Dynamics Information Technology awarded $1.3 billion contract for enterprise network operations and cybersecurity support to the Army National Guard. $1.3 billion contract win directly increases GD revenue and bolsters defense services positioning.

3 Aug

4 www.trefis.com, 11:00 AM
General Dynamics is ramping production on programs tied to Boeing aircraft, positioning the supplier to accelerate Boeing output recovery and lift Boeing shares. GD production increases directly expand Boeing manufacturing capacity and improve both firms' revenue trajectories.

2 Aug

3 , 2:30 AM
General Dynamics is positioned as the top defense stock based on strong backlog, segment growth and valuation appeal versus peers. Positive ranking as leading defense name lifts near-term sentiment and trading interest without altering core operations.

1 Aug

4 , 7:15 AM
General Dynamics reported Q2 strength in aerospace and shipyard segments that drove company backlog to record highs. Record backlog from core aerospace and shipyard operations signals stronger future revenue visibility and performance.

30 Jul

4 , 7:09 AM
General Dynamics secures $76.6 billion submarine contract, prompting assessment of stock valuation reasonableness following the award. $76.6 billion submarine contract constitutes major strategic revenue win with potential to significantly shift company trajectory.

29 Jul

5 www.wtnh.com, 8:35 PM
Electric Boat, General Dynamics subsidiary, awarded over $70 billion via new U.S. Navy contract. Over $70 billion Navy contract secures multi-decade revenue and cements General Dynamics dominance in submarine construction.

5 www.courant.com, 5:29 PM
U.S. Navy awards General Dynamics Electric Boat a record $76.6 billion contract for new submarine construction. Record contract secures multi-year revenue surge and backlog expansion for GD submarine segment.

4 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 PM
General Dynamics Corporation held Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Earnings call delivers key quarterly results and guidance that move stock price and investor outlook.

4 , 6:20 PM
General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded contracts to construct 14 submarines under a $76.6 billion U.S. Navy deal. The $76.6 billion Navy contract for 14 submarines substantially boosts General Dynamics' long-term revenue and backlog in its core submarine construction business.

4 , 5:01 PM
General Dynamics reports record backlog and strong cash flow in Q2 2026 earnings call. Record backlog delivers sustained revenue visibility and demand strength for General Dynamics.

4 , 2:01 PM
General Dynamics raised its earnings outlook after beating second-quarter expectations. Earnings beat paired with raised outlook signals stronger financial performance and positive shifts in market positioning.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:03 PM
General Dynamics Corporation shared Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, segment performance and operational updates. Quarterly earnings updates supply performance data and guidance that can moderately sway investor views and near-term valuation.

3 , 10:27 AM
General Dynamics' Q2 earnings beat estimates with year-over-year revenue growth. Q2 earnings beat and revenue increase point to solid operational results likely to affect near-term stock sentiment.

3 , 9:30 AM
General Dynamics (GD) Q2 earnings key metrics are compared against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates can moderately affect financial performance views and near-term market sentiment.

3 , 8:09 AM
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) posts strong Q2 CY2026 earnings. Strong quarterly results indicate solid financial performance that may lift near-term investor sentiment.

3 , 7:00 AM
General Dynamics Corporation reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases provide performance metrics that can moderately shift investor views on the company.

28 Jul

3 , 1:01 PM
General Dynamics prepares to report Q2 earnings with focus on defense contract performance, revenue growth and margins across combat systems and marine segments. Q2 earnings expectations for a major defense contractor can shift near-term investor sentiment and stock volatility but rarely alter long-term trajectory.

27 Jul

3 , 4:22 PM
Ford seeks to manufacture the U.S. Army's new tactical truck as part of its defense expansion, with direct implications for stock performance amid competition against established contractors. Ford's bid for tactical truck production introduces new competition that could moderately pressure General Dynamics' defense vehicle contracts and positioning.

23 Jul

4 , 6:11 AM
General Dynamics draws investor reactions to legal succession plans paired with earnings optimism tied to submarine contracts. Leadership transition and submarine-driven earnings gains carry potential to shift company trajectory and investor views substantially.

17 Jul

3 www.barchart.com, 11:34 AM
President Trump publicly praised General Dynamics Corporation as a top defense contractor, highlighting its role amid ongoing U.S. military priorities and potential contract growth. Trump's positive mention raises short-term visibility and sentiment for General Dynamics without altering core operations or long-term contracts.

16 Jul

4 , 3:38 PM
Trump pressures General Dynamics as the $1.5 trillion defense budget advances. Presidential pressure on General Dynamics tied to the record defense budget signals major shifts in contracts and revenue.

15 Jul

4 , 4:45 PM
President Trump urges faster submarine production and singles out General Dynamics at a summit. Presidential push for accelerated submarine output directly expands General Dynamics defense contracts and revenue outlook.

14 Jul

3 247wallst.com, 1:05 PM
General Dynamics is favored over Lockheed Martin for naval dominance despite Lockheed's $3.5 billion Ultra Maritime acquisition. Positive comparison endorsing General Dynamics for naval superiority may moderately lift investor sentiment and positioning versus Lockheed.
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