General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
NYSE: GDIndustrialsMarine TransportationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 326.63 0.00%
GD stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $88.37B
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.93
- Forward P/E
- 17.56
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.39
- Dividend yield
- 1.89% ($6.18)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 2, 2026
- 52-week range
- 306.77 – 400.00
- Day range
- 325.01 – 331.68
- Volume / Avg
- 1.25M / 1.13M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 270.56M
- Next earnings
- Oct 23, 2026
52-week range
GD stock today
General Dynamics (GD) closed at $326.63 on Oct 7, down 1.42% (-$4.70), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 18.3% below their 52-week high of $400.00, set on Jul 29, 2026 and 6.5% above the 52-week low of $306.77, in the middle of the past year's range. GD is down 3.0% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.9%.
At 19.9x trailing earnings, General Dynamics trades above the peer-group median of 15.3x. Its forward P/E of 17.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 23; analysts expect EPS of $4.14. General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $6.18 per share, a 1.89% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About General Dynamics
Company profileGeneral 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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Transportation
- CEO
- Ms. Phebe N. Novakovic
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA
- Employees
- 117,000
- Website
- gd.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, General Dynamics generated $52.55 billion in revenue, up 10.1% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $4.21 billion (+11.3% year over year), for a net margin of 8.0% versus a median of 8.4% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 10.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $52.55B | $47.72B | $42.27B | $39.41B | $38.47B |
| Growth | +10.13% | +12.88% | +7.27% | +2.44% | +1.43% |
| Net income | $4.21B | $3.78B | $3.31B | $3.39B | $3.26B |
| EPS (diluted) | $15.45 | $13.63 | $12.02 | $12.19 | $11.55 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (24 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$416.45+27.50%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 10
- Hold 9
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 23, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $4.14
- Last reported (Q1 2026)
- Apr 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $4.10 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $6.18
- Dividend yield
- 1.89%
- Last payment
- $1.59
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 2, 2026
GD news
All GD news- General Dynamics names current president Deep as next CEOSeeking Alpha
- General Dynamics taps insider Danny Deep as next CEOInvesting.com
- General Dynamics elects insider Danny Deep as CEO effective January 2027Investing.com
- Deep Elected CEO of General Dynamics, Novakovic to Executive ChairmanPR Newswire
- Cash Dividend On The Way From General Dynamics (GD)NasdaqGD, BTAL
- Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-TermNasdaq
- Anduril plans $3.7B Maryland shipyard, wins $2.9B Navy submarine contractSeeking Alpha
- Can Trident II D5 Support Strengthen BAE Systems' Growth Outlook?NasdaqLMT, GD
General Dynamics peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 282.32 | -2.24% | $75.51B | vs GD |
| VIKViking Holdings Ltd | 81.26 | -0.47% | $36.29B | vs GD |
| CCLCarnival Corporation Ltd. | 26.15 | -1.62% | $35.16B | vs GD |
| FROFrontline Plc | 53.06 | +0.55% | $11.81B | vs GD |
| HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc. | 260.67 | -1.17% | $10.27B | vs GD |
| KEXKirby Corporation | 137.36 | -0.82% | $7.25B | vs GD |
| NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | 15.05 | -2.97% | $6.91B | vs GD |
| MATXMatson Inc. | 222.92 | -0.83% | $6.67B | vs GD |
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General Dynamics stock FAQ
What is General Dynamics's stock price today?
GD last traded at $326.63 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.42% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does General Dynamics pay a dividend?
Yes. General Dynamics pays $6.18 per share annually, a 1.89% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.59 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 2, 2026.
When is General Dynamics's next earnings date?
General Dynamics is expected to report earnings on Friday, October 23, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.14.
What is GD's P/E ratio?
GD trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.93 and a forward P/E of 17.56, compared with a median of 15.3 for its closest peers.
Is General Dynamics in the S&P 500?
Yes. General Dynamics (GD) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is General Dynamics's CEO?
Ms. Phebe N. Novakovic is the chief executive officer of General Dynamics Corporation, which has about 117,000 employees.
Has GD ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent GD stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Mar 27, 2006, one of 5 splits on record.