General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol GD
  • Rev/Share 136.7419
  • Book/Share 86.6022
  • PB 3.6285
  • Debt/Equity 0.3695
  • CurrentRatio 1.3638
  • ROIC 0.12

 

  • MktCap 84528360320.0
  • FreeCF/Share 15.1682
  • PFCF 20.4669
  • PE 20.9401
  • Debt/Assets 0.1531
  • DivYield 0.0186
  • ROE 0.1799

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
Downgrade GD Robert W. Baird Outperform Neutral $345 $283 Jan. 14, 2025
Downgrade GD Vertical Research Buy Hold $352 $290 Jan. 6, 2025
Downgrade GD RBC Capital Mkts Outperform Sector Perform $330 $290 Dec. 19, 2024
Downgrade GD Goldman Neutral Sell $283 $245 Dec. 12, 2024
Downgrade GD Wolfe Research Outperform Peer Perform -- -- Dec. 11, 2024

News

Lockheed vs General Dynamics: Who's the Stronger Defense Player?
GD, LMT
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD's rising cash flow, diverse portfolio, and strong solvency challenge LMT's dominance in a defense-heavy investing landscape.

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General Dynamics (GD) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average
GD
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics (GD) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, GD crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GD
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 23, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Danny Deep - Executive Vice President of Global Operations Jason W. Aiken - Executive VP of Technologies, Combat & Mission Systems Kimberly A.

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General Dynamics' Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Improve Y/Y
GD
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD Q2 earnings beat estimates and rise 14.7% year over year. It also witnesses surging backlog, driven by strong Marine, Tech and Aerospace gains.

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General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
GD
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for General Dynamics (GD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
GD
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics (GD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.26 per share a year ago.

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Will Solid Margins Bolster General Dynamics' Q2 Earnings?
GD
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics is likely to post Q2 gains as strong Aerospace and Marine Systems sales offset weaker segments.

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Howmet vs. General Dynamics: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
GD, HWM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM outpaces GD with 142% stock gain and 29% EPS growth forecast, powered by strong aerospace demand and defense tailwinds.

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Ahead of General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
GD
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for General Dynamics (GD), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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General Dynamics (GD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
GD
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics (GD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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General Dynamics: $89 Billion Backlog And NATO Ramp Make It A Buy
GD
Published: July 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics offers certainty in an uncertain world, benefiting from robust government contracts, a $89B backlog, and strong demand across all segments. Recent results show high operating earnings growth, driven by supply chain improvements and high-margin Gulfstream jet deliveries. NATO's increased defense spending provides powerful long-term growth catalysts for General Dynamics.

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General Dynamics to Webcast 2025 Second-Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
GD
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va. , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will webcast its second-quarter financial results conference call on Wednesday, July 23, beginning at 9 a.m.

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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
GD, TDG
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Will General Dynamics (GD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
GD
Published: July 03, 2025 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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General Dynamics gets $1.85 billion contract modification for submarine production
GD
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the submarine making unit of General Dynamics , said on Wednesday it received a $1.85 billion modification on its previously awarded contract for Virginia-class submarines.

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General Dynamics Looking Big And Beautiful With Defense Spending Likely To Top $1 Trillion
GD
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics is well-positioned to benefit from rising U.S. and NATO defense spending, thanks to its diversified portfolio. Despite management concerns at a government munitions facility and potential political risks, GD's broad exposure and strong fundamentals provide resilience against sector-specific headwinds. Valuation is reasonable with a PE below sector median, solid dividend growth, and revenue momentum; I see GD as a reliable income and growth play.

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General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $1.85 billion contract modification for long lead time material and preliminary construction for submarine production
GD
Published: July 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

GROTON, Conn. , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it was a­­­warded a $1.85 billion contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting submarine production.

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General Dynamics Wins a $1.9B Contract to Aid Virginia Class Submarines
GD
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD secures a contract to supply long-lead materials for Virginia Class submarines through 2035.

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GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases
GD
Published: June 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company will sustain force protection systems across the globe FALLS CHURCH, Va. , June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it was awarded a $580 million Integrated Base Defense Sustainment Support task order to continue enhancing the security and readiness of U.S. Army bases.

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General Dynamics' Arm Secures $621M Contract to Aid SGT Stout Program
GD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD secures a $621M contract to support its SGT Stout vehicle, boosting U.S. Army air defense with advanced mobility.

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ChatGPT picks 3 war stocks to buy as U.S. strikes Iran
GD, LMT, RTX
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on June 21, which involved at least six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers targeting nuclear infrastructure, traders quickly turned their focus to defense stocks as markets reopened.

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General Dynamics' Arm Wins a $987M Navy Deal for Submarine Support
GD
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD's Electric Boat unit secures a $987M Navy contract to bolster support for Columbia-class submarines through 2031.

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GDIT Awarded Mission Enhancing Enterprise Contract to Support Special Operations Forces
GD
Published: June 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company will leverage AI, cloud and cyber capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness FALLS CHURCH, Va. , June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded a foundational Information Technology Enterprise contract to support components of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

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Top 3 defense stocks to buy after Israel attacked Iran
GD, LMT, NOC
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Neutral

Defense stocks will be in the spotlight on Friday and in the coming days as investors focus on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East where Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites.

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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
GD
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

In the most recent trading session, General Dynamics (GD) closed at $275.03, indicating a -0.37% shift from the previous trading day.

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General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend
GD
Published: June 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va. , June 4, 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 August 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 3, 2025.

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Put Cash To Work: 2 Magnificent Dividends I'm Betting On
ABBV, GD, GILD, LMT, MRK, NOC, PFE, RTX
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

High-quality assets like RTX and AbbVie are ideal for growth and income, offering inflation resilience and strong shareholder returns. RTX has a robust $217B backlog, rising global defense spending, robust margins, and a 32-year dividend growth streak, justifying its GARP valuation. AbbVie is rapidly replacing Humira revenue with high-growth drugs, maintains industry-leading margins, and delivers a 3.5% yield with double-digit EPS growth potential.

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General Dynamics: Buy Rating Backed By Margin Inflection And Strategic Deliveries
GD
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

We initiate on General Dynamics at Buy based on a structural margin inflection across Aerospace and Marine Systems that we see as underappreciated. Our PT of $324 is based on a forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.5x applied to our FY26E EBITDA of $7.6bn. We model EBITDA of $6.8bn and $7.6bn for FY25E and FY26E, respectively, which is 4-10% above consensus on margin expansion from Gulfstream and Marine Systems.

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UAW members at General Dynamics' Electric Boat vote to ratify new contract
GD
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Union members at General Dynamics' Electric Boat submarine-making unit have voted to ratify a new contract, the United Auto Workers said on Wednesday.

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General Dynamics Wins a $199M Contract to Support USS America Warship
GD
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD lands $199M Navy contract to upgrade USS America, reinforcing its foothold in warship repair and modernization through 2027.

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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

General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment designs, manufactures, and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, charter, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, staffing, and fixed-base operator services. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers, as well as builds crude oil and product tankers, and container and cargo ships. This segment also provides navy ships maintenance and modernization services; lifecycle support and repair services for navy surface ships; and program management, planning, engineering, and design support services for submarines and surface ships. The Combat Systems segment manufactures land combat solutions, such as wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, piranha vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, mobile bridge systems with payloads, tactical vehicles, main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and armaments. This segment also offers modernization programs, engineering, support, and sustainment services. The Technologies segment provides information technology solutions and mission support services; mobile communication, computers, and command-and-control mission systems; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. This segment also offers cloud computing, artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data analytics; development, security, and operations; software-defined networks; everything-as-a-service; defense enterprise office system solutions; and unmanned undersea vehicle manufacturing and assembly services. General Dynamics Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.