GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP GD 83.6
Industrials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-30
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has delivered +5.4% annualized revenue growth, +3.8% earnings growth, and +6.3% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #62 of 1968 stocks overall and #13 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
Company Overview
General Dynamics is an aerospace and defense company serving government and commercial customers. It manufactures Gulfstream business aircraft, nuclear submarines, surface ships, military vehicles, weapons and munitions. It also provides aircraft services, information technology, mission systems and command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions. The U.S. government is its largest customer, while Gulfstream serves corporations and private aircraft buyers around the world.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue is earned from manufacturing programs, long-term government contracts and service work. Defense contracts may use fixed-price, cost-reimbursement or other structures, with revenue recognized as obligations are performed. Aerospace combines new aircraft sales with maintenance and support for the installed fleet. Large backlogs provide multi-year visibility, but profitability depends on program execution, supply chains, labor, contract estimates and government budgets and procurement decisions.
Key Facts & Market Position
General Dynamics reports four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies. Its positions in nuclear submarines, armored vehicles, Gulfstream aircraft and government technology require specialized facilities and engineering expertise. Programs are often long-lived and difficult to replicate, while customer concentration, political priorities and cost performance create significant operating risks.