General Dynamics announced Q1 2026 revenue of $13.5 billion, beating market expectations, according to its SEC 8-K filing.
Key Metrics at a Glance
General Dynamics' Q1 2026 revenue reached $13.481 billion, representing 10.3% year-over-year growth. Operating income rose 12% to $1.42 billion, with all four business segments posting gains.
- Revenue: $13.481 billion, +10.3% YoY
- Earnings per share (EPS): $4.10 vs. $3.66 prior year, +12%, exceeding consensus
- Operating income: $1.42 billion, +12% YoY
- Net income: $1.125 billion, +13.2% YoY
- Operating cash flow: $2.2 billion, representing 192% of net income
- Funded backlog: $130.8 billion; total contract potential value: $188.4 billion
Market Response
General Dynamics shares surged following the earnings release. Reuters and other outlets attributed the beat to strong performance in the Marine Systems and Aerospace segments. CEO Phebe Novakovic stated: "We have started the year very strong and are well positioned to deliver additional value throughout 2026."
Segment Performance
- Aerospace: Revenue $3.279 billion, +8.4% YoY / Operating margin 15.0%
- Marine Systems: Revenue $4.343 billion, +21.0% YoY / Operating margin 7.3%
- Combat Systems: Revenue $2.283 billion, +4.9% YoY / Operating margin 13.6%
- Technologies: Revenue $3.576 billion, +4.2% YoY / Operating margin 9.5%
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