General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

NYSE
Currency in USD
279.69
+3.86(+1.40%)
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Has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years
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Fair Value
Day's Range
274.92279.77
52 wk Range
239.20316.90
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
275.83
Open
275.45
Day's Range
274.92-279.77
52 wk Range
239.2-316.9
Volume
429.32K
Average Volume (3m)
1.36M
1-Year Change
-5.75%
Book Value / Share
82.94
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Price Target
293.48
Upside
+4.93%
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Prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense industry
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General Dynamics Company Profile

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 for commercial customers, as well as builds crude oil and product tankers, and container and cargo ships; provides maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services for navy ships; offers and program management, planning, engineering, and design support services for submarine construction programs. The Combat Systems segment manufactures land combat solutions, such as wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, piranha vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, mobile bridge systems with payloads, tactical vehicles, main battle tanks, and armored vehicles; and offers modernization programs, engineering, support, and sustainment services. The Technologies segment provides information technology solutions and mission support services; mobile communication, computers, and command-and-control mission systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military, intelligence, and federal civilian customers; cloud services, cybersecurity, network modernization, artificial intelligence; machine learning; application development, high-performance computing, and 5G and next-generation wireless communications services; and unmanned undersea vehicle manufacturing and assembly services. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Employees
117000

General Dynamics Corporation SWOT Analysis


Defense Giant's Hurdles
General Dynamics faces operational challenges across its portfolio, with analysts downgrading ratings due to delivery delays and market headwinds in key segments.
Financial Resilience
Despite setbacks, GD projects free cash flow growth from $3.2B to $4.3B, potentially providing flexibility to navigate challenges and support shareholder value.
Sector-Specific Struggles
Explore how submarine production issues, G700 delivery delays, and potential DoD spending cuts are impacting GD's Marine, Aerospace, and Technologies divisions.
Analyst Outlook
With an average price target of $316, analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic view on GD's long-term prospects despite near-term operational headwinds.
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General Dynamics Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Q1 2025 EPS of $3.66 beats $3.45 forecast; revenue reaches $12.2B, exceeding $11.86B expectation
  • 13.9% YoY revenue increase; Aerospace segment sees 45.2% growth driven by G800 certification and aircraft deliveries
  • Stock falls 2.15% pre-market despite earnings beat; company maintains full-year outlook set in January
  • $89B backlog and $141B total contract value underscore strong market position; 47 consecutive years of dividend payments
  • Focus on improving G700 margins; monitoring trade tariff impacts; proactive cost-saving measures with customers
Last Updated: 23-04-2025, 07:56 pm
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P/E Ratio
18.8x48.1x12.0x
PEG Ratio
1.061.110.03
Price/Book
3.4x9.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x4.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.0%0.5%17.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 293.48
(+4.93% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 14.58%
Dividend Yield
2.16%
Industry Median 1.11%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+6.72%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2025
EPS / Forecast
3.66 / 3.45
Revenue / Forecast
12.20B / 11.86B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

GD Income Statement

FAQ

What Is the General Dynamics (GD) Stock Price Today?

The General Dynamics stock price today is 279.69.

What Stock Exchange Does General Dynamics Trade On?

General Dynamics is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for General Dynamics?

The stock symbol for General Dynamics is "GD."

Does General Dynamics Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The General Dynamics dividend yield is 2.18%.

What Is the General Dynamics Market Cap?

As of today, General Dynamics market cap is 74.90B.

What Is General Dynamics's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The General Dynamics EPS (TTM) is 14.58.

When Is the Next General Dynamics Earnings Date?

General Dynamics will release its next earnings report on 22 Jul 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has General Dynamics Stock Split?

General Dynamics has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does General Dynamics Have?

General Dynamics has 117000 employees.

What is the current trading status of General Dynamics (GD)?

As of 12 Jun 2025, General Dynamics (GD) is trading at a price of 279.69, with a previous close of 275.83. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 274.92 to 279.77, while its 52-week range spans from 239.20 to 316.90.

What Is General Dynamics (GD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for General Dynamics is USD293.484, with a high estimate of USD330 and a low estimate of USD239. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4.93% Upside potential.
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