General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

NYSE: GD · Real-Time Price · USD
357.05
+6.33 (1.80%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
356.00
-1.05 (-0.29%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
1.80%
Market Cap 96.40B
Revenue (ttm) 52.55B
Net Income (ttm) 4.21B
Shares Out 269.98M
EPS (ttm) 15.45
PE Ratio 23.11
Forward PE 21.88
Dividend $6.00 (1.71%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jan 16, 2026
Volume 1,201,570
Open 351.12
Previous Close 350.72
Day's Range 348.88 - 357.79
52-Week Range 239.20 - 369.70
Beta 0.40
Analysts Buy
Price Target 364.38 (+2.05%)
Earnings Date Jan 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]

Sector Industrials
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 Forecast

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for GD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $364.38, which is an increase of 2.05% from the latest price.

Price Target
$364.38
(2.05% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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