Business overview
4 segments: Aerospace (Gulfstream business jets), Marine (nuclear submarines, destroyers), Combat Systems (Abrams tanks, Stryker vehicles, munitions), Technologies (defense IT, mission systems).
Watch: Dependency on the US military budget, a process inherently political and uncertain. The group is trading at a premium relative to its 52-week price range, representing the most expensive in the group.
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Update log
| Date | News | Impact |
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| 9/9/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 9/5/2026 | Conviction increases on valuation recalibration and contract wins AI review | The conviction score increase is primarily driven by an improvement in the valuation pillar following market reassessments of the firm's Q2 earnings beat and record backlog. While analyst revisions saw a minor dip, the company secured critical framework deals to increase Patriot and THAAD production, reinforcing the fundamental strength of its defense portfolio. The shift reflects a more favorable appraisal of the stock's current price relative to its long-term operational performance. |
| 9/3/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
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| 8/31/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/31/2026 | Defense News | |
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| 8/17/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/16/2026 | Defense One | |
| 8/10/2026 | Wall Peter A (Dir) — Sell -$788,898 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -1,990 shares at $396.43 |
| 8/10/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/9/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/9/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 2 → Rating 1 AI review | The acquisition of a significant $1.3 billion cybersecurity contract strengthens the high-margin Technologies segment, providing reliable long-term cash flow. Furthermore, the attainment of a record $136.5 billion backlog significantly de-risks the earnings profile and validates the company's strong competitive positioning. Given these indicators of robust growth and operational stability, an upgrade to a 1 rating is appropriate. |
| 8/9/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
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| 8/8/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/7/2026 | 8-K — Officer / director departure or appointment · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 8/7/2026 | PR Newswire | |
| 8/7/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/6/2026 | PR Newswire | |
| 8/6/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/5/2026 | Brady Christopher J (VP) — Sell -$2,422,582 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -6,320 shares at $383.32 |
| 8/5/2026 | General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend Yahoo Finance | Yahoo Finance |
| 8/5/2026 | General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend PR Newswire | General Dynamics Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share, payable on November 13, 2026. |
| 8/4/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 1 → Rating 2 AI review | While General Dynamics remains a cornerstone of the defense industry, the significant recent insider selling by the CEO and other top executives at peak valuation levels suggests the shares may be fully priced. Downgrading the rating from 1 to 2 reflects a more conservative stance given these liquidity events and the current premium trading multiples. The fundamental business outlook remains strong, but the immediate upside potential appears more limited. |
| 8/4/2026 | EX-5.1 — Other material events · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 8/4/2026 | 8-K — Other material events · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 8/3/2026 | Novakovic Phebe N (COB, CEO) — Sell -$19,728,845 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -51,568 shares at $382.58 |
| 8/1/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 7/31/2026 | Gilliland Marguerite Amy (EVP) — Sell -$16,323,658 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -43,180 shares at $378.04 |
| 7/30/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 7/30/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
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| 7/30/2026 | General Dynamics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Yahoo Finance | Yahoo Finance |
| 7/29/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
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| 7/29/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics Electric Boat was awarded $71.6 billion for the construction of Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines as part of a larger Navy contract. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics Stock Drops Following Earnings Beat Yahoo Finance | General Dynamics stock experienced a decline despite the company beating earnings expectations for the period. |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics reported strong quarterly performance driven by record backlog growth and solid cash generation despite supply chain pressures. | |
| 7/29/2026 | The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics' Electric Boat division $76.6 billion in new contracts for submarine production, marking a record-setting shipbuilding order. | |
| 7/29/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 2 → Rating 1 AI review | General Dynamics has demonstrated superior operational efficiency and revenue growth that warrants an upgrade in rating from 2 to 1. The firm's ability to exceed earnings forecasts while maintaining a strong book-to-bill ratio provides tangible evidence of long-term stability and performance. Despite valuation concerns, the consistent outperformance in its core Marine and Aerospace segments justifies a more bullish rating. |
| 7/29/2026 | The article discusses the second-quarter 2026 financial metrics for General Dynamics in comparison to analyst estimates. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street earnings estimates. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics reported improved year-over-year revenue and earnings for the second quarter, driven by growth in its Aerospace and Marine Systems segments. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations and reported a strong book-to-bill ratio, indicating future revenue growth. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics reported strong second-quarter financial results, with demand in the Aerospace and Marine segments driving performance above analyst forecasts. | |
| 7/29/2026 | EX-32.1 — Period: 2026-07-05 | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics outperformed financial expectations for the second quarter of 2026, delivering positive surprises in both revenue and earnings. | |
| 7/29/2026 | General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Reports Strong Q2 CY2026 Yahoo Finance | General Dynamics reported a 8.1% year-over-year revenue increase to $14.09 billion and earnings per share that beat consensus estimates for the second quarter of 2026. |
| 7/29/2026 | PR Newswire | |
| 7/29/2026 | 8-K — Results of operations released · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 7/29/2026 | EX-32.2 — Period: 2026-07-05 | |
| 7/29/2026 | EX-22 — Period: 2026-07-05 | |
| 7/29/2026 | 10-Q — Period: 2026-07-05 | |
| 7/28/2026 | General Dynamics (GD) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect Yahoo Finance | Yahoo Finance |
| 7/28/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 7/27/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 1 → Rating 2 AI review | The significant volume of insider selling from top leadership, including the CEO and multiple EVPs, signals potential overvaluation or lack of short-term confidence. While the company's fundamentals remain strong, the high valuation coupled with these large-scale divestments warrants a more conservative approach at this time. Reducing the tier to 2 better reflects the elevated regulatory and price risk associated with this pattern of insider activity. |
| 7/24/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
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| 7/22/2026 | How Will RTX Stock React To Its Upcoming Earnings? Yahoo Finance | Yahoo Finance |
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| 7/21/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 7/21/2026 | General Atomics CEO throws shade at cost target for new drone Breaking Defense | |
| 7/20/2026 | Price ~$369, near 52-week high ($294-$381, -3% from peak). | Most expensive stock in the US prime group relative to its range |
| 7/19/2026 | Zacks Rank #2, ESP +2.94%. $16.1M Abrams support contract. | Positive signal, backlog $90.6B |
| 7/17/2026 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 7/16/2026 | Zonebourse Switzerland | |
| 7/16/2026 | Zonebourse Switzerland | |
| 7/14/2026 | General Dynamics has officially announced appointments within its management team. | |
| 7/14/2026 | Zonebourse | |
| 7/9/2026 | Results of Annual General Meeting - GlobeNewswire GlobeNewswire | GlobeNewswire |
| 6/17/2026 | Malcolm Mark (Dir) — Sell -$2,000,200 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -5,480 shares at $365.00 |
| 6/3/2026 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 5/11/2026 | Burns Mark Lagrand (EVP) — Sell -$25,040,695 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale+OE transaction of -72,710 shares at $344.39 |
| 3/26/2026 | TIKR.com | |
| 3/11/2026 | Gilliland Marguerite Amy (EVP) — Sell -$1,350,020 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale transaction of -3,819 shares at $353.50 |
| 3/11/2026 | S - Sale transaction of -3,729 shares at $354.35 | |
| 3/11/2026 | Novakovic Phebe N (COB, CEO) — Sell -$11,656,060 Insider Form 4 | S - Sale transaction of -32,918 shares at $354.09 |
| 6/20/2024 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 8/1/2023 | CONSTRUCTION OF DDG 51 SHIPS FY23-27 | |
| 11/10/2022 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 10/14/2021 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 8/12/2021 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 11/9/2020 | GlobeNewswire | |
| 7/11/2019 | boursedirect.fr | |
| 9/27/2018 | FY18-FY22 DDG 51 CLASS SHIP CONSTRUCTION | |
| 6/30/2016 | DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (DD&C) FOR T-AO 205 | |
| 6/3/2013 | FY13-FY17 DDG 51 CLASS SHIP CONSTRUCTION. | |
| 11/28/2012 | FORM 8-K — Item 5.04 · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 2/17/2012 | EXHIBIT 21 — Period: 2011-12-31 | |
| 2/18/2011 | EXHIBIT 21 — Period: 2010-12-31 | |
| 8/8/2006 | DDG 1000 DETAIL DESIGN | |
| 6/29/2001 | FORM 11-K — Period: 2000-12-31 | |
| 6/29/2001 | FORM 11-K — Period: 2000-12-31 |