General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol GD
  • Rev/Share 187.4893
  • Book/Share 87.9398
  • PB 3.8777
  • Debt/Equity 0.4503
  • CurrentRatio 1.3638
  • ROIC 0.1075

 

  • MktCap 91726729622.0
  • FreeCF/Share 15.4025
  • PFCF 22.2099
  • PE 22.3776
  • Debt/Assets 0.1867
  • DivYield 0.0171
  • ROE 0.1799

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
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

News

Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics Wins $642M Deal to Support Virginia Class Submarines
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD secures a $642M deal to aid Virginia-class submarines, boosting growth prospects in advanced undersea defense.

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Options Corner: GD Example Trade
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

General Dynamics (GD) and the overall defense stock group are on the move ahead of Monday's open. Rick Ducat examines the technical conditions forming on GD's chart.

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General Dynamics secures $1.5 billion IT contract for STRATCOM
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Published: September 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics said on Thursday its information technology unit has secured an enterprise modernization contract worth $1.5 billion, to help support the U.S. Strategic Command, or STRATCOM.

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GDIT Awarded $1.5 Billion Enterprise IT Modernization Contract to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Command's Operational Readiness
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Published: September 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company will leverage digital engineering, AI, and cyber capabilities to enhance strategic deterrence, including critical nuclear command and control systems FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded an enterprise IT modernization contract to strengthen the U.S. Strategic Command's (STRATCOM) operational readiness.

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RTX vs. General Dynamics: Which Defense Stock Offers More Upside?
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Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RTX and GD gain from rising defense budgets and commercial aerospace growth, supported by solid liquidity and cash flow.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Aerospace Stocks Now
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics Secures Contract for Submarine Tethered Buoy Systems
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Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD wins a $91.2M Navy contract for submarine buoy systems, boosting its role in advanced undersea defense.

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Government stakes in defense startups could have disastrous consequences, says Fortune's Lev-Ram
GD, ITA, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: August 27, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune contributing editor, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how Silicon Valley is responding to recent comments from the White House, why tech land is not for stakes in these companies and much more.

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Why Is General Dynamics (GD) Up 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
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Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics (GD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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General Dynamics Secures a Contract for Upgrading Navy Ships
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD wins a $15.3M deal to upgrade naval ships, with options boosting value to $91.1M through 2030.

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Here's Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics (GD) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, General Dynamics (GD) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. GD surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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General Dynamics Wins $323M Deal to Support Submarine Program
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics secures a $322.6M Navy contract for Electric Boat to provide critical submarine engineering and support services.

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General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend
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Published: August 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va. , Aug. 6, 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 November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 10, 2025.

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General Dynamics Q2: Strong Backlogs Support Second Half Of 2025
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Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I reiterate my Strong Buy rating on General Dynamics Corporation, raising my fair value estimate to $364 per GD share after strong Q2 results. Robust 13.6% backlog growth, driven by major Virginia-class submarine contracts, underpins business momentum and revenue visibility into FY25 and beyond. G700 and G800 Gulfstream deliveries are on track, supporting near-term revenue growth and meeting key operational milestones.

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Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics (GD) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Lockheed vs General Dynamics: Who's the Stronger Defense Player?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.