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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and Navy support ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.
Ticker
$GD
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
117,000
Headquarters
Website
General Dynamics Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$87B
21.84
$14.89
0.51
$5.84
1.84%
Price and volume
Market cap
$87B
Beta
0.51
52-week high
$330.18
52-week low
$239.20
Average daily volume
870K
Dividend rate
$5.84
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.364
Quick ratio
0.737
Long term debt to equity
38.579
Total debt to equity
45.034
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
38.28%
Interest coverage (TTM)
12.79%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,073
Gross margin (TTM)
17.93%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.13%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.28%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.85%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$430,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.77%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.91%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.845
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.755
Price to book
3.71
Price to tangible book (TTM)
68.96
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.411
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.67%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
15.193
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.80%
Forward dividend yield
1.84%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.85%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
16.16%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.36%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.69%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.71%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.02%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.35%
What the Analysts think about General Dynamics
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for General Dynamics stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
General Dynamics reported second-quarter revenue of $13.0 billion, an increase of 8.9% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $3.74, up 14.7%, both topping analyst expectations and reflecting solid financial momentum (Reuters).
The company’s consolidated backlog reached $103.7 billion at quarter end, with a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2-to-1 due to strong defense order intake, giving substantial multi-year revenue visibility (Reuters).
Gulfstream completed its first customer delivery of the ultra-long-range G800 business jet following FAA and EASA certifications, marking an important step in expanding its high-margin aerospace portfolio (Flight Global).
Gulfstream’s aerospace division has experienced ongoing certification and engine supply delays that have postponed deliveries and could limit near-term aerospace revenue growth (Reuters).
Labour costs at Electric Boat are set to increase sharply after UAW members approved a five-year contract with a 30% wage hike, adding margin pressure in the marine systems segment (Reuters).
General Dynamics noted that Gulfstream business jet orders decreased in the first quarter versus the previous quarter, pointing to a possible slowdown in high-end aerospace demand (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 29 Aug 2025.
General Dynamics Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
General Dynamics Earnings Performance
Company profitability
General Dynamics News
AllArticlesVideos
Government stakes in defense startups could have disastrous consequences, says Fortune's Lev-Ram
CNBC Television3 weeks ago
General Dynamics quarterly profit rises on higher jet deliveries
Reuters2 months ago
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp General Dynamics Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
Benzinga2 months ago
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Upcoming events
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Nov14
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for General Dynamics stock?
General Dynamics (GD) has a market cap of $87B as of September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for General Dynamics stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for General Dynamics (GD) stock is 21.84 as of September 18, 2025.
Does General Dynamics stock pay dividends?
Yes, the General Dynamics (GD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.84 and the yield is 1.84%. General Dynamics has a payout ratio of 38.28% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next General Dynamics dividend payment date?
The next General Dynamics (GD) dividend payment is scheduled for November 14, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for General Dynamics?
General Dynamics (GD) has a beta rating of 0.51. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.