General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

In the past six months, General Dynamics' stock has experienced movements impacted by several events. As of June 27, 2025, the stock price was $290.74, showing a 0.21% increase from June 28, 2024. The stock rose by 4.04% in the previous week and 3.97% over the last month as of June 27, 2025. The stock reached its all-time high of $316.90 on November 12, 2024. Significant contract awards have positively influenced the stock, including a $12.4 billion contract modification for Virginia-class submarines and $150 million in defense contracts. GDIT was awarded a $580 million task order from the U.S. Army. General Dynamics Electric Boat received a $987 million contract modification for submarine production. The company's board declared a dividend on June 4, 2025. The Gulfstream G800 received FAA and EASA Certifications in April 2025. TD Cowen boosted General Dynamics' price target to $300.00. Insider selling has been reported. Geopolitical tensions have boosted defense demand. The company's Q1 CY2025 earnings exceeded expectations. In March 2025, General Dynamics declared a 5.6% hike in its quarterly dividend to $1.50 per share.

General Dynamics' business is not generally seasonal. Demand is driven by contract awards, customer funding, contract costs, and unit deliveries. Global security concerns and government investments influence demand. The defense-oriented business provides insulation from economic downturns. The business jet market is influenced by economic conditions. The company's backlog was $88.7 billion in the latest quarter, and analysts anticipate a deceleration in revenue growth to 3% over the next 12 months.

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company with four main segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and provides business aircraft services. The Marine Systems segment designs and constructs nuclear submarines, destroyers, and support ships. The Combat Systems division produces armored vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions. The Technologies segment offers IT services, cybersecurity solutions, mission support, and C4ISR systems.

General Dynamics maintains a broad global footprint with facilities and operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. U.S. facilities are central to shipbuilding, land systems manufacturing, and aircraft production, while international sites support regional maintenance, training, and customer support. Approximately 85% of the company's total sales are generated from North America. The company serves a diverse customer base, including the U.S. Department of Defense, allied foreign governments, large corporations, and private individuals.

General Dynamics has a strong brand reputation for innovation, reliability, and cutting-edge solutions. The company is known for its investments in research and development. However, it has faced controversies related to quality and cost overruns. A military audit in 2024 cited "sloppy tradecraft" regarding fake accounts in a social media campaign. Ongoing legal proceedings could impact the company's reputation and financial health.

General Dynamics Corporation is heavily dominated by institutional owners, holding between 81% and 86.75% of the shares. Key institutional shareholders include Longview Asset Management, Llc, Vanguard Group Inc, and BlackRock, Inc. Individual investors hold a smaller portion, with Charles H. Goodman being the largest individual shareholder, owning 3.04% of the company. Insiders collectively own less than 1% of the company.