General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

NYSE: GD · Real-Time Price · USD
351.42
-2.92 (-0.82%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
350.91
-0.52 (-0.15%)
After-hours: Feb 20, 2026, 7:51 PM EST
Market Cap94.88B +33.4%
Revenue (ttm)52.55B +10.1%
Net Income4.21B +11.3%
EPS15.45 +13.4%
Shares Out 269.98M
PE Ratio22.75
Forward PE21.53
Dividend$6.00 (1.71%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 16, 2026
Volume894,472
Open354.21
Previous Close354.34
Day's Range348.69 - 354.65
52-Week Range239.20 - 369.70
Beta0.40
AnalystsBuy
Price Target364.38 (+3.69%)
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, customer support and custom completion services, modifications, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment support services. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary shi... [Read more]

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

Financial Performance

In 2025, General Dynamics's revenue was $52.55 billion, an increase of 10.13% compared to the previous year's $47.72 billion. Earnings were $4.21 billion, an increase of 11.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for GD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $364.38, which is an increase of 3.69% from the latest price.

Price Target
$364.38
(3.69% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says

Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, following a recent spat in which U.S. President Donald Trump criticized th...

21 hours ago - Reuters

Investors in defense stocks wary as Trump places new limits on CEO pay and dividends

Investors in defense contractors worry that a White House order restricting CEO pay, dividends and stock buybacks could reduce returns for shareholders and impede the companies' ability to attract the...

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15 days ago - Reuters

US defense firms boost spending after Trump calls for expedited arms deliveries

Major U.S. defense contractors are significantly ramping up capital expenditure this year in response to President Donald Trump's threat to limit dividends and share buybacks in his push to speed up w...

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19 days ago - Reuters

General Dynamics Looks Undervalued As Submarines And Business Jets Ramp

General Dynamics delivered double-digit sales and earnings growth last year, with a $118 billion backlog supporting multi-year revenue visibility. GD's 2026 guidance is realistic but not strong, proje...

21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

General Dynamics Can Still Shoot Higher From Here

General Dynamics delivered Q4 and FY2025 results above analyst expectations, with strong revenue growth and expanding backlog. GD's Marine Systems segment saw robust gains, driven by submarine program...

22 days ago - Seeking Alpha

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

24 days ago - Seeking Alpha

General Dynamics Revenue Boosted by Marine Systems, Defense

General Dynamics reported a jump in fourth-quarter revenue propelled by its marine-systems and combat-systems segments.

24 days ago - WSJ

General Dynamics fourth-quarter revenue rises on strong defense business

General Dynamics posted a rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by growth in its combat and marine systems segments.

24 days ago - Reuters

General Dynamics Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

Fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.1 billion, diluted EPS of $4.17, on $14.4 billion in revenue Full-year net earnings of $4.2 billion, diluted EPS of $15.45, on $52.6 billion in revenue $1.6 billion c...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

Greenland Focus: Top Defense Stocks

Stocks rebounded after President Donald Trump's reversal on European tariffs and softer stance on Greenland, but tensions still exist between the U.S. and its transatlantic allies.

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4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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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5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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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5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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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6 weeks 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...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha