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General Dynamics Q2 Revenue Hits $14.1B, EPS Rises 13.4% to $4.24

General Dynamics posted second-quarter revenue of $14.1 billion, up 8.1% year-over-year. Earnings per share came in at $4.24, with new orders totaling $20 billion.

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AIKey Summary
  • General Dynamics posted Q2 revenue of $14.1B, up 8.1% year-over-year, with EPS at $4.24
  • Results reportedly beat estimates as shares traded at $390.26, down slightly

General Dynamics (GD) reported second-quarter revenue of $14.1 billion, up 8.1% year-over-year, according to an SEC Form 8-K filing released on July 29 (local time).

📊 Stock price at time of writing (July 30, 2026, 1:03 AM KST)
$390.26 ▼ -0.75%


Quarterly Results at a Glance

Both revenue and profit increased. Growth in the Aerospace and Marine Systems segments drove the results, and operating margin improved from a year earlier.

  • Revenue: $14.1 billion, up 8.1% year-over-year
  • Earnings per share (EPS): $4.24, up 13.4% year-over-year (reportedly above Wall Street estimates per foreign media, though specific consensus figures were not disclosed)
  • Operating income: $1.5 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year, with operating margin at 10.4% (up 0.4 percentage points year-over-year)
  • Operating cash flow: $1.9 billion, equal to 162% of net income
  • New orders: $20 billion; order backlog stands at $136.5 billion

Market Reaction

As of this writing (1:03 a.m. KST on July 30, 2026), General Dynamics shares were trading at $390.26, down 0.75% from the previous close. Investing.com reported that the results topped market expectations and that the company raised its own guidance. However, specific figures for next quarter's outlook were not included in the filing itself. The company also said it reduced debt by $500 million this quarter, leaving total debt of $7.5 billion and cash and equivalents of $4.3 billion.


By Business Segment

  • Aerospace segment revenue: $3.525 billion, up 15.1% year-over-year
  • Marine Systems segment revenue: $4.66 billion, up 10.4% year-over-year

This article was automatically generated based on the original SEC Form 8-K filing and foreign media reports, with the goal of delivering key data quickly after the announcement. Readers are advised to consult the company's official filing before making trading decisions. Prices reflect the time of writing and may differ from current levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of company is General Dynamics?

General Dynamics is a U.S. defense and aerospace company headquartered in Virginia. It makes aircraft, ships, ground combat vehicles, and weapons systems, and employs more than 120,000 people.

Did this quarter's results beat market expectations?

Both revenue and profit rose from a year earlier. Foreign media reported that the results topped market estimates, though specific consensus figures were not disclosed.

What does 'backlog' mean?

Backlog refers to the cumulative value of contracts the company has already won but not yet delivered. It's used as a gauge of future revenue visibility.

How did the stock react after earnings?

As of this writing, shares were trading at $390.26, down 0.75% from the previous close.

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