General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
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- symbol GD
- Rev/Share 187.4893
- Book/Share 87.9398
- PB 3.8788
- Debt/Equity 0.4503
- CurrentRatio 1.3638
- ROIC 0.1075
- MktCap 91754973923.0
- FreeCF/Share 15.4025
- PFCF 22.2167
- PE 22.3845
- Debt/Assets 0.1867
- DivYield 0.0174
- ROE 0.1799
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
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
General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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No Rolex For Me - I'm Buying Dividends That Pay For Life
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I love luxury watches, but buying more to "earn" access to rarer models made me realize how easy it is to waste capital chasing ego-driven goals. Unlike watches, dividend growth stocks offer reliable long-term returns. A $10K McDonald's investment in 2004 would've yielded over $22K in dividends alone. History shows that strong-yielding dividend stocks, especially those in the second quintile, have consistently outperformed the market with lower risk.
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General Dynamics (GD) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: May 23, 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 Wins a $217M Contract to Support DDG-51 Warships
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
GD's unit, Bath Iron Works, secures a $216.5 million contract to provide planning yard support for the DDG 51 warships.
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General Dynamics: A Rare Blend Of Stability, Attractive Dividend And Value
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
General Dynamics Corporation is a resilient investment with strong financial performance, making it a buy for long-term investors seeking stability, growth, and income. GD's Q1 2025 results show double-digit revenue growth, a strong order backlog, and diverse segment performance, indicating sustained financial growth. Rising global military budgets and GD's strategic defense portfolio position it to benefit from increased defense spending, ensuring revenue visibility.
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Lockheed vs. General Dynamics: Which Defense Stock Should You Buy Now?
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LMT offers a stronger return on equity and better valuation metrics, while GD, despite strong recent earnings, faces greater solvency concerns.
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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