General Dynamics (GD) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is expected to be posting its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect General Dynamics to announce earnings of $3.96 per share and revenue of $13.5219 billion for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The aerospace company reported $4.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.67 by $0.43. The business had revenue of $13.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.70 billion. General Dynamics had a return on equity of 17.41% and a net margin of 8.07%.General Dynamics’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.66 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect General Dynamics to post $17 EPS for the current fiscal year and $18 EPS for the next fiscal year.

General Dynamics Price Performance

Shares of GD opened at $386.51 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $356.19 and its 200 day simple moving average is $351.74. General Dynamics has a 1-year low of $306.03 and a 1-year high of $388.12. The company has a market cap of $104.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.32, a PEG ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 0.34.

General Dynamics Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a dividend of $1.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $6.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. General Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.03%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on GD. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $430.00 to $390.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on General Dynamics from $400.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded General Dynamics from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of General Dynamics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of General Dynamics from $385.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $391.15.

Trending Headlines about General Dynamics

Here are the key news stories impacting General Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: GD has hit a 52-week high, reflecting strong momentum and investor confidence in the defense contractor’s outlook. General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are focusing on GD’s upcoming Q2 results, with attention on a record backlog and improving defense operations, which could support the stock if management delivers strong numbers and positive commentary on submarines and Gulfstream. General Dynamics to Release Q2 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
• Positive Sentiment: Recent investor sentiment has also been helped by broader strength in defense stocks, with peers posting solid results and raising guidance, which has lifted expectations for GD ahead of its July 29 earnings release. Why General Dynamics (GD) Stock Is Up Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is also watching GD’s Q2 estimates and key operating metrics closely, suggesting the market may be waiting for confirmation that recent strength is sustainable rather than purely speculative. General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts’ Insights on Key Performance Measures
• Neutral Sentiment: One article compared GD’s value profile with GE Aerospace, reinforcing that investors still see GD as a large-cap defense name with valuation appeal, but not necessarily a fresh catalyst by itself. GD vs. GE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Insider Activity at General Dynamics

In other news, EVP Mark Lagrand Burns sold 36,480 shares of General Dynamics stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $345.29, for a total value of $12,596,179.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 38,975 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,457,677.75. This trade represents a 48.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Mark Malcolm sold 5,480 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $365.00, for a total value of $2,000,200.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 10,643 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,884,695. This represents a 33.99% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 78,190 shares of company stock valued at $27,041,022. Corporate insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On General Dynamics

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of GD. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in shares of General Dynamics by 4.0% in the third quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 878 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $299,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of General Dynamics by 0.7% in the fourth quarter. Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC now owns 4,828 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,625,000 after acquiring an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC increased its position in shares of General Dynamics by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC now owns 1,929 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $650,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Summit Financial LLC increased its position in shares of General Dynamics by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Summit Financial LLC now owns 6,188 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,083,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Abel Hall LLC lifted its holdings in General Dynamics by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Abel Hall LLC now owns 821 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $276,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. 86.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

General Dynamics Company Profile

General Dynamics is a major American aerospace and defense contractor that designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of products and services for government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in the United States (Reston, Virginia), the company supplies platforms and systems used by armed forces, civil authorities and private operators across multiple domains including air, land, sea and cyber.

Its principal activities span several operating businesses: a business aviation unit that develops and supports Gulfstream business jets; land systems that produce armored combat vehicles and related logistics and sustainment services; marine systems that design and construct submarines and surface ships for navies; and mission systems and information technology operations that provide command-and-control, communications, cybersecurity and systems-integration services.