General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
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- symbol GD
- Rev/Share 191.6257
- Book/Share 90.9003
- PB 3.897
- Debt/Equity 0.4172
- CurrentRatio 1.4001
- ROIC 0.1086
- MktCap 95544600924.0
- FreeCF/Share 17.9018
- PFCF 19.8555
- PE 22.5904
- Debt/Assets 0.177
- DivYield 0.0167
- ROE 0.1827
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | GD | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $408 | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| Initiation | GD | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $371 | Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Initiation | GD | BNP Paribas Exane | -- | Outperform | -- | $410 | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Upgrade | GD | Vertical Research | Hold | Buy | -- | $400 | Oct. 27, 2025 |
| Upgrade | GD | Seaport Research Partners | Neutral | Buy | -- | $376 | Sept. 29, 2025 |
| Upgrade | GD | Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Outperform | -- | $360 | July 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | GD | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $342 | July 8, 2025 |
| Downgrade | GD | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $305 | April 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | GD | William Blair | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | -- | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | GD | BTIG Research | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | Feb. 13, 2025 |
News
Why General Dynamics (GD) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics (GD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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European Defense Stocks Rally. 3 Particularly Bullish Charts.
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
A German contractor, Italian aerospace name, and British defense company.
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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic?
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
ETFs that target aerospace and defense stocks are beating the S&P 500 so far in 2026.
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S&P500 and Dow Jones: US Indices Hold Gains as Defense Stocks Surge on Trump Budget
Published: January 08, 2026 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
Dow Jones and S&P 500 hold record highs as defense stocks surge 5% on Trump's $1.5T military budget. Energy leads sectors up 2.5% while tech lags today.
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General Dynamics: Strongly Aligned To Continue Its Growth Momentum
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics Corporation remains a buy, supported by robust revenue growth, a healthy backlog, and disciplined balance sheet management. GD's Q3 earnings beat expectations with $3.88 EPS and $12.9B revenue, driven by 30% YoY growth in Aerospace and a $109.8B backlog. Potential upside is reinforced by President Trump's proposed $1.5T defense budget, though regulatory risks and capital allocation shifts may introduce volatility.
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Why defense stocks are climbing
Published: January 08, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Morgan Brennan breaks down the rally in defense stocks.
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Defense Stocks Rally as Trump Calls for Higher Military Budget
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Last night, President Donald Trump called on Truth Social for the U.S. military budget to increase to $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "very troubled and dangerous times.
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Trump Won't Let Defense Companies Issue Dividends and Buy Back Stock
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative
President Donald Trump said he wouldn't allow defense companies to issue dividends or buy back their own stock until they invest more in production and research, comments that triggered a selloff across the sector. Stocks for contractors took a hit during the session on Wednesday.
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Trump says he will not permit dividends and stock buybacks for defense companies
Published: January 07, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he “will not permit” defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks until those firms address his complaints about the industry. Trump, in a lengthy Truth Social post, also took aim at defense contractors' executive pay packages, calling them “exorbitant and unjustifiable given how slowly these Companies are delivering vital Equipment to our Military, and our Allies.
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GDIT Named AWS Global Defense Consulting Partner of the Year
Published: January 02, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company recognized for its tactical edge AI solutions designed to help advance national security missions FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that it is a recipient of a 2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe that are playing key roles in helping their customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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General Dynamics: Its Strengths Make It Worthwhile To Hold
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics is a prime defense contractor with robust platforms, strong financials, and a $110B backlog. Recent Q3 2025 results beat estimates, with revenue up 11% and EPS up 16%, driven by Gulfstream jets, submarine programs, and the M1 Abrams upgrade cycle. GD's dividend safety is outstanding, with a 34-year growth streak, conservative payout ratios, and ample free cash flow coverage supporting continued increases.
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General Dynamics Wins a $285M Deal to Provide Cybersecurity Services
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
GD lands a $285 million deal, deploying AI-powered zero trust, 24/7 cyber monitoring and post-quantum security to protect state systems.
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GDIT Awarded $285 Million Virginia Cybersecurity Services Contract
Published: December 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company to provide advanced cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and zero trust solutions for agencies statewide FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it was awarded a $285 million contract by the Commonwealth of Virginia to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Calls of the Day: Regeneron, Booking Holdings, General Dynamics and Fiserv
Published: December 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend
Published: December 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
RESTON, Va. , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable February 6, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 16, 2026.
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Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 Stocks to Watch as Geopolitics Drives Defense Spending Boom
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Geopolitics fuels a spending surge that's lifting RTX, GD and NOC as missile, shipbuilding and space demand drive standout 2025 gains.
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BA vs. GD: Who's the Clear Leader in the Defense Modernization Boom?
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Boeing and General Dynamics gain as major U.S. defense contractors that develop and supply advanced technologies globally.
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Nothing Can Stop Defense Stocks Right Now
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, November 2.
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3 Aerospace-Defense Stocks to Watch Amid Supply-Chain Constraints
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Aerospace-Defense stocks like GE, GD and LHX gain from rising global air travel and increased defense spending.
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General Dynamics: Excellent Blend Of Defense And Growth At A Reasonable Price
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics offers a balanced blend of defense stability and growth, supported by a record $110 billion backlog and robust cash flow. GD's Aerospace and Marine Systems segments drive double-digit revenue growth, while improved margins and capital efficiency enhance profitability. Despite a forward PE of 22.9, GD qualifies as a GARP stock with 9-12% projected annual EPS growth and a well-covered, growing dividend.
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On General Dynamics Following Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter of 2025 on Friday.
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General Dynamics (GD) Delivers Across All Segments, Fueled by Record $168B Backlog
Published: October 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics delivered a broad-based earnings beat this morning that rewarded investors across all four business segments.
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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 24, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Nicole Shelton - Vice President of Investor Relations Phebe Novakovic - Chairperson & CEO Danny Deep - Executive Vice President of Global Operations Kimberly Kuryea - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Myles Walton - Wolfe Research, LLC Robert Stallard - Vertical Research Partners, LLC Kenneth Herbert - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Ronald Epstein - BofA Securities, Research Division Kristine Liwag - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Peter Arment - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Seth Seifman - JPMorgan …
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CPI Numbers Come in Cooler
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CPI Numbers Come in Cooler.
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General Dynamics' Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
GD posts strong Q3 results with EPS up 15.8% and revenues climbing 10.6%, fueled by Aerospace and Marine Systems growth.
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About General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
- IPO Date 1978-01-13
- Website https://www.gd.com
- Industry Aerospace & Defense
- CEO Phebe N. Novakovic
- Employees 110000