General Dynamics Corporation(GD)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosGeneral Dynamics Corporation (GD) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company maintains a solid balance sheet with $3.7 billion in cash, the current P/E of 22.43 and inconsistent free cash flow margins suggest limited upside until operational leverage improves beyond the current 10% operating margin.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 29, 2026 | $4.10vs $3.67+11.7% | $13.5Bvs $12.7B+6.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $4.17vs $4.11+1.5% | $14.4Bvs $13.8B+4.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | $3.88vs $3.70+4.9% | $12.9Bvs $12.5B+3.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $3.74vs $3.55+5.4% | $13.0Bvs $12.4B+5.3% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD | GD Price Prediction) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported Q1 2026 results pulling the two defense giants in opposite directions.
GD is strengthening its submarine market presence as Electric Boat supports key U.S. Navy programs and rising undersea warfare demand.
General Dynamics delivered 10.3% revenue growth in Q1 2026, with all four segments growing. Marine Systems led the quarter, helped by Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine work. Backlog reached $130.8 billion, up 47.6% year over year.
General Dynamics (GD) closed at $354.24 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.77% move from the prior day.
General Dynamics (GD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Key metrics vs top competitors for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $374.64 | $101.31B | 24.23 | 10.13% | 8.01% | 17.66% | 1.55% | |
| $535.38 | $123.38B | 24.91 | 5.65% | 6.38% | 74.53% | — | |
| $200.85 | $270.48B | 40.49 | 9.74% | 8.03% | 10.92% | — | |
| $549.04 | $77.98B | 18.88 | 2.24% | 10.8% | 28.05% | — | |
| $231.68 | $182.63B | 93.42 | 34.49% | 2.46% | — | — | |
| $295.40 | $55.18B | 34.63 | 2.53% | 7.71% | 8.87% | — |
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 29, 2026·SEC
Jan 28, 2026·SEC
Dec 5, 2025·SEC
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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) reported $53.81B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1403% increase from $3.58B in 1996.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) grew revenue by 10.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is profitable, generating $4.34B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.0% net margin).
Yes, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.55%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) generated $6.20B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
