General Dynamics (GD) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GD's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, General Dynamics reached a high of $316.90 (on November 13, 2024) and a low of $239.20 (on April 7, 2025).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for GD?

Curious about General Dynamics's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 74.82B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 19.35, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 17.34.

Does GD pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, General Dynamics is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.07%, and the company has paid an average of $5.41 per share annually over the past 3 years.

Who are General Dynamics's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at General Dynamics, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
General Electric GE	255.26B	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	56.48%	528.32%
RTX RTX	194.79B	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	41.30%	46.21%
Boeing BA	151.79B	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	10.40%	43.69%
Lockheed Martin LMT	110.70B	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	-1.48%	6.15%
TransDigm TDG	82.60B	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	15.29%	171.92%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for General Dynamics Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of General Dynamics's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 18.23%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 51.78, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 15.49%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for GD?

Looking at General Dynamics's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $49B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 13.90%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 24.40%.

How much of GD stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns General Dynamics stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.51% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 87.01%.

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