General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

symbol GD
Rev/Share 194.7017
Book/Share 94.9315
PB 3.7428
Debt/Equity 0.3127
CurrentRatio 1.4437
ROIC 0.1066

MktCap 96072184915.0
FreeCF/Share 14.6684
PFCF 24.2668
PE 22.7787
Debt/Assets 0.14
DivYield 0.0169
ROE 0.1757

Rating B+
Score 3
Recommendation Neutral
P/E Score 2
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	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

Defense Behemoths: Winners and Loser During Q4 Earnings Cycle

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Published: February 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

A plethora of defense giants just reported their Q4 2025 earnings. The cycle saw some standout performances, as well as others that left investors wanting more.

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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Strong Marine Systems Performance Drives GD's Q4 Earnings and Revenues

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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics beats Q4 earnings and revenue estimates, with Marine Systems and Combat Systems driving solid year-over-year growth.

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General Dynamics (GD) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for General Dynamics (GD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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General Dynamics (GD) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

General Dynamics (GD) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.15 per share a year ago.

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Here's Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Strong Value Stock

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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics to Post Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD heads into Q4 earnings with higher Gulfstream deliveries, submarine work and solid demand. However, supply-chain issues may have weighed on profits.

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Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Sell America? What Europe's Huge IPO Says About U.S. Defense Stocks.

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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

The CSG IPO continues a trend of strong performance for European defense stocks.

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Stay Ahead of the Game With General Dynamics (GD) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for General Dynamics (GD), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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RTX vs. General Dynamics: Which Defense Stock Offers More Upside?

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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Rising defense budgets and fresh contract wins put RTX and GD in focus as investors weigh growth, valuation and risks across defense and aerospace.

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Earnings Preview: General Dynamics (GD) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline

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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

General Dynamics (GD) doesn't possess 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 Secures a $988M Deal to Modernize C5ISR Networks

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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GD secures a $988M Navy contract to modernize C5ISR systems, boosting fleet readiness across ships, aircraft and shore facilities.

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General Dynamics to Webcast 2025 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results Conference Call

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Published: January 12, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will webcast its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results conference call on Wednesday, January 28, beginning at 9 a.m.

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Why General Dynamics (GD) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

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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.

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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

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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?

GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
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

GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Sentiment: Positive

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Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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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

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Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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General Dynamics: Its Strengths Make It Worthwhile To Hold

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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

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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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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.