General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

NYSE: GD · Real-Time Price · USD
366.86
-1.83 (-0.50%)
Jan 16, 2026, 3:28 PM EST - Market open
-0.50%
Market Cap98.95B
Revenue (ttm)51.51B
Net Income (ttm)4.22B
Shares Out 269.72M
EPS (ttm)15.44
PE Ratio23.76
Forward PE22.39
Dividend$6.00 (1.64%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 16, 2026
Volume847,488
Open367.27
Previous Close368.69
Day's Range365.42 - 369.70
52-Week Range239.20 - 369.70
Beta0.41
AnalystsBuy
Price Target357.81 (-2.47%)
Earnings DateJan 28, 2026

About GD

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 produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, charter, 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 ... [Read more]

Founded 2019
Employees 117,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, General Dynamics's revenue was $47.72 billion, an increase of 12.88% compared to the previous year's $42.27 billion. Earnings were $3.78 billion, an increase of 14.09%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for GD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $357.81, which is a decrease of -2.47% from the latest price.

Price Target
$357.81
(-2.47% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

5 Defense Stocks to Buy on Pentagon Spending Boost

It's been a volatile week for the defense and aerospace industry following several missives from President Trump. Some of these proposals, such as limiting defense stock buybacks and capping executive...

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2 days ago - Benzinga

General Dynamics' unit wins $988 million US Navy contract

General Dynamics said on Monday that its information technology unit has secured a $988 million contract to modernize the U.S. Navy's fleet systems.

3 days ago - Reuters

GDIT Awarded $988 Million Contract to Modernize Navy C5ISR Systems

Company will integrate advanced systems across all surface combatant ships to stay ahead of emerging threats FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (G...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Defense Stocks Surge As The U.S. Reasserts Power In Latin America

What happened in Venezuela on January 3 may turn out to be the most consequential energy and geopolitical event of the decade.

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4 days ago - Forbes

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

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.

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Dividend Income: Lanny's November 2025 Summary

In November, we (my wife and I) received a dividend income total of $1,489.90. Another $1,000+. Capital One Financial. After they acquired Discover, I was not sure what to expect.

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Is A Huge Gift To My Portfolio

A massive policy shift just sent an unexpected signal to income investors. Some of the biggest winners from Trump's defense budget proposal may not be who everyone thinks they are. My portfolio was bu...

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7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Defense Stocks Rebound as Markets Eye Jobs Report and Tariff Ruling | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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7 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump Wants to Spend $500 Billion More on Defense

Bloomberg's George Ferguson breaks down the market reaction to President Trump's calls for a $1.5 trillion dollar defense budget, as well as his threat to cut some of the most notable names in defense...

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7 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

On balance, Trump's social post about defense buybacks is positive: Jefferies' Kahyaoglu

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses defense stocks with Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies.

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic?

ETFs that target aerospace and defense stocks are beating the S&P 500 so far in 2026.

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8 days ago - Market Watch

Biden's stock buyback tax led companies to borrow more money: Brian Reynolds

CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses defense stocks and what a crackdown on stock buybacks in the sector could mean for markets and investors with Brian Reynolds of Reynolds Strategy.

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

S&P500 and Dow Jones: US Indices Hold Gains as Defense Stocks Surge on Trump Budget

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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8 days ago - FXEmpire

Billions at stake as Trump targets US defense sector dividends, buybacks

U.S. defense companies came under fire from President Donald Trump this week, after he pledged to block them from paying dividends or buying back shares until they accelerated production.

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8 days ago - Reuters

General Dynamics: Strongly Aligned To Continue Its Growth Momentum

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 $12.9...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why defense stocks are climbing

CNBC's Morgan Brennan breaks down the rally in defense stocks.

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

Eurasia Group president on Trump's meeting with oil executives about Venezuela

Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer joins CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss his expectations for Trump's meeting with oil executives on Friday, his take on Trump's interest in taking Greenland,...

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Selloff To Surge In Defense

Defense stocks surged after Trump proposed a $1.5T 'Dream Military' budget for FY2027, reversing prior sector declines. Lockheed Martin (LMT) and General Dynamics (GD) rebounded sharply, recovering lo...

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8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global defense stocks surge after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027

U.S. and European defense stocks were up Thursday. It comes as President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027.

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8 days ago - CNBC

Defense stocks rebound after Trump follows criticism with pledge to lift military budget by 50%

U.S. defense stocks are surging in Thursday's premarket action after comments by President Donald Trump caused whipsaw trading in the sector.

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8 days ago - Market Watch

Trump signs order to block defense companies from buying back stock until arms production improves

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to block defense companies from paying dividends or buying back stock until they improve production.

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8 days ago - Fox Business

Defense Stocks Slip as Trump Blocks Dividends, Buybacks | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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8 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump Takes on Buybacks, Dividends and Executive Pay at U.S. Defense Contractors

The age-old practices of buying back shares and issuing dividends have a new—and perhaps unlikely—foe.

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8 days ago - Investopedia

Gabelli's Tony Bancroft talks Pres. Trump taking aim at defense companies

Tony Bancroft, Gabelli, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk defense stocks sinking after Pres. Trump takes aim at the companies over Truth Social.

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

Trump says he plans crackdown on defense firms over executive pay and stock buybacks

President accuses US defense companies of delivery failures and attacks ‘exorbitant' salaries to top executives

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8 days ago - The Guardian