GD
General Dynamics Corporation
NYSE · usd
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) trades at $349.36 (-0.41%) as of 7:56:17 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, +3.89% over the past month. Market cap is $94.91B, with 1.5 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How General Dynamics Corporation (GD) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- -0.41%
- 1W
- +1.49%
- 1M
- +3.89%
- YTD
- +3.77%
- 1Y
- -1.25%
- 52-wk range
- $306.77 – $400.00
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for GD: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $344.99 – $350.93
- Open
- $348.04
- Prev close
- $350.79
- Volume
- 736.74K
- Market cap
- $94.91B
- Shares out
- 270.56M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for General Dynamics Corporation: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 21.15
- P/S
- 1.73
- P/B
- 3.54
- P/FCF
- 14.74
- ROE
- 16.7%
- ROA
- 7.5%
- Debt/Equity
- 0.28
- Div yield
- 1.73%
As of Oct 22, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events General Dynamics Corporation has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Executive leadershipOct 8, 2026
On October 7, 2026, General Dynamics Corporation (the "Company") announced that the board of directors has elected Danny Deep as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027.
- Executive leadershipDec 5, 2025
Dana O. Maisano, currently Staff Vice President, Controller and Financial Planning and Analysis of the company's General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ("GDIT") subsidiary, will succeed Mr. Moss as controller of the company, effective April 1, 2026. Maisano, 44, has been with the company for more than 20 years. She has served in various finance roles throughout her tenure, including in her current position at GDIT since 2018.
- Executive leadershipDec 5, 2025
The company also determined the compensation arrangement for Mr. Deep's new position. His base salary will be $1,300,000. His target annual incentive opportunity will be at 150% of his base salary. His long-term incentive, which is comprised of equity compensation, will be set pursuant to the approach described in the company's proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
- Executive leadershipJun 9, 2025
Danny Deep, currently executive vice president, Combat Systems, has been promoted to executive vice president, Global Operations.
- Executive leadershipJun 4, 2025
Mark Burns has been promoted to executive vice president and will remain president of Gulfstream.
Dividend history and stock splits
General Dynamics Corporation's recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $1.59ex-div Oct 9, 2026
- $1.59ex-div Jul 2, 2026
- $1.59ex-div Apr 10, 2026
- $1.50ex-div Jan 16, 2026
Splits
- 2-for-1Mar 27, 2006
GD short interest
How heavily GD is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 1.5
- Short interest
- 2.17M
- Avg volume
- 1.44M
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
GD news
The latest news and headlines about General Dynamics Corporation (GD).
- General Dynamics (GD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's ReleasepositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 23, 2026
- Lockheed Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Increase Year Over YearpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 22, 2026
- Hexcel Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/YpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 22, 2026
- Why General Dynamics (GD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 19, 2026
- General Dynamics (GD) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key FactsneutralZacks Investment Research· Oct 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the General Dynamics Corporation (GD) stock price today?
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is trading at $349.36 (-0.41% on the day) as of 7:56:17 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is General Dynamics Corporation?
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation.
What is the short interest in GD?
As of Sep 30, 2026, GD has 2.17M shares short and 1.5 days to cover.
Does General Dynamics Corporation (GD) pay a dividend?
Yes. General Dynamics Corporation (GD)'s most recent dividend was $1.59 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Oct 9, 2026. Full GD dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is GD listed on?
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) trades on NYSE in USD, in the SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING industry.
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