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General Dynamics(NYSE) GD

Market Cap$104.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+63,898%
5 Year+117%
1 Year+24%
1 Month+5%
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$383.81
-0.59%
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General Dynamics last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 386.072026-08-20
General Dynamics stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.75%USD 392.962026-08-13
1 month+4.99%USD 367.732026-07-21
3 month+13.09%USD 341.392026-05-22
Year to date+16.19%USD 332.282025-12-31
1 year+23.75%USD 311.982025-08-20
3 year+82.69%USD 211.332023-08-21
5 year+117.33%USD 177.642021-08-20
Since inception+63,898.49%USD 0.601968-01-02

General Dynamics Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$104.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$54.86B

Net Income (TTM)

$4.49B

EPS (TTM)

$16.40

P/E Ratio

23.54

Dividend

$6.18

Beta (Volatility)

0.54 (Low)

Price

$383.81

Volume

242,413.032

Open

$387.00

Previous Close

$386.07

Daily Range

$382.19 - $388.38

52-Week Range

$306.77 - $400.00

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 28, 2026

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corporation makes private jets for business travel. It builds large ships and submarines for the military. The company also creates tanks and communication systems.

Four Main Business Units

  • Aerospace: Sells Gulfstream business jets and provides maintenance services; revenue was $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Marine Systems: Constructs nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships for the U.S. Navy; revenue was $4.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Combat Systems: Manufactures land-based vehicles, tanks, and munitions; revenue was $2.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Technologies: Offers information technology and communication systems for government agencies; revenue was $3.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026.

Strategic Focus and Expansion

  • Launched the G800 business jet which entered into service in 2025.
  • Invested in facilities and workforce to increase production capacity for U.S. Navy submarines.
  • Expanded artillery production to meet high demand for munitions.
  • Declared the 29th consecutive annual dividend increase in March 2026.

Operational Strengths

The company maintains a significant backlog of orders through long-term government contracts. It invests in specialized shipyards and a skilled workforce to meet specific naval requirements.

Tracking Recent Performance

  • Revenue rose 8.1% year over year to $14.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Operating earnings reached $1.5 billion in the three-month period ended July 5, 2026, up 11.9% year over year.
  • Total backlog reached $136.5 billion on July 5, 2026, up from $130.8 billion on April 5, 2026.
  • The non-GAAP free cash flow was $3.6 billion in the six-month period ended July 5, 2026.

Bottom Line

General Dynamics has evolved into a balanced provider of luxury business aviation and critical defense systems. Its operations benefit from a mix of private corporate demand and long-term military service agreements.

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Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Sector

Industrials

Employees

117,000

CEO

Phebe N. Novakovic, MBA

Website

www.gd.com

Headquarters

Reston, VA 20190, US

GD Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

15.38%

Operating Margin

10.32%

Net Income Margin

8.18%

Return on Equity

17.43%

Return on Capital

15.13%

Return on Assets

7.46%

Earnings Yield

4.25%

Dividend Yield

1.60%

Payout Ratio

36.59%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$104.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

270.56M

Volume

242.41K

Avg. Volume

1.16M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$8.44B

Operating Income

$5.66B

EBITDA

$6.45B

Operating Cash Flow

$7.71B

Capital Expenditure

-$1.26B

Free Cash Flow

$6.45B

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.33B

Total Debt

$9.48B

General Dynamics Performance Analysis

General Dynamics annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 39,407,000,0002.4%
20232023-12-31USD 42,272,000,0007.3%
20242024-12-31USD 47,716,000,00012.9%
20252025-12-31USD 52,550,000,00010.1%
General Dynamics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28-1.0%
Q42025-12-3111.4%
Q12026-04-05-6.2%
Q22026-07-054.5%
General Dynamics annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 12.195.5%
20232023-12-31USD 12.02-1.3%
20242024-12-31USD 13.6313.4%
20252025-12-31USD 15.4513.4%
General Dynamics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-284.0%
Q42025-12-317.2%
Q12026-04-05-1.7%
Q22026-07-053.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$14.09B

+8.1%

Gross Profit

$2.18B

+12.0%

Gross Margin

15.49%

N/A

Market Cap

$104.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$892.77K

N/A

Employees

117,000

N/A

Net Income

$1.16B

+14.4%

EBITDA

$1.69B

+9.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.33B

+184.5%

Total Debt

$9.48B

-10.7%

Accounts Receivable

$11.65B

-3.1%

Inventory

$9.10B

-8.0%

Long Term Debt

$7.89B

-13.2%

Short Term Debt

$1.59B

+4.2%

Return on Assets

7.46%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.68%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.65B

+17.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.88B

+17.6%

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Questions About GD

What is the current price of General Dynamics?

General Dynamics is trading at $383.58 per share.

What is the 52-week range for General Dynamics?

Over the past 52 weeks, General Dynamics has traded between $306.77 and $400.00.

How much debt does General Dynamics have?

As of the most recent reporting period, General Dynamics reported total debt of $9.48B.

How much cash does General Dynamics have on hand?

General Dynamics reported $4.33B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is General Dynamics’s dividend yield?

General Dynamics currently has a dividend yield of 1.60%.

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