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General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corp. is a global aerospace and defense company, which engages in design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. It offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, and technology products and services. It operates through the following segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment designs, manufactures, and sells business jets, and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, charter, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, staffing, and fixed-base operator services. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers, as well as builds crude oil and product tankers, and container and cargo ships. The Combat Systems segment manufactures land combat solutions, such as wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, piranha vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, mobile bridge systems with payloads, tactical vehicles, main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and armaments. The Technologies segment provides information technology solutions and mission support services, mobile communication, computers, and command-and-control mission systems, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. The company was founded on February 21, 1952, and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

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General Dynamics reports strong Q4 earnings and optimistic 2023 forecast

General Dynamics delivered strong financial performance in Q4 2022, with revenue growth, record backlog, and solid segment results, positioning the company for continued success.
While facing challenges such as margin pressures in certain segments, the company is actively addressing them and leveraging opportunities in international markets and product certifications for future growth.
With a well-balanced portfolio and optimistic 2023 forecast, General Dynamics remains a robust player in the defense industry, poised for sustained performance and strategic expansion.
Investors can be confident in General Dynamics' ability to navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and drive growth, supported by a strong operational foundation and market positioning.

General Dynamics reports solid Q1 earnings, anticipates supply chain improvements

General Dynamics delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2023, driven by Combat and Marine Systems.
Supply chain issues impacted Aerospace but are expected to improve for a robust second half.
The company anticipates continued demand in Combat Systems and margin improvements in the upcoming quarters.
Revenue synergies from merging businesses in Mission Tech are driving positive order performance.

General Dynamics reports solid Q2 earnings amidst supply chain challenges

General Dynamics delivered strong Q2 results with revenue growth in key segments, a healthy backlog, and promising growth opportunities. While facing supply chain challenges, the company is strategically positioned to capitalize on joint bids and organic growth. Continued focus on operational efficiency and leveraging strategic partnerships will be key to sustained growth.

General Dynamics posts robust Q3 results amidst margin challenges

General Dynamics reported strong financials with revenue growth, record backlog, and solid cash flow. While facing margin challenges and G700 certification uncertainty, the company is focused on efficiency improvements and margin protection. Opportunities lie in defense segment growth and increased artillery demand.

General Dynamics posts strong Q4 earnings, eyes aerospace growth

General Dynamics delivered robust financial performance in Q4 2023, showcasing growth in revenue and operating earnings across key segments. The company projects significant revenue growth in aerospace and a positive outlook for 2024, aiming for increased profitability and expansion.

General Dynamics posts solid Q1 earnings, eyes margin improvement

General Dynamics delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2024 across key divisions
Challenges include negative free cash flow, margin issues in Aerospace, and debt position
Opportunities lie in positive cash flow outlook, supply chain improvements, and margin enhancement
Overall, GD is focused on cash conversion, margin improvement, and meeting delivery targets

General Dynamics posts strong Q2 earnings amidst delivery challenges

General Dynamics delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2024, driven by revenue growth across key segments.
While facing challenges with G700 deliveries and supply chain issues, the company maintains a focus on improving margins.
Opportunities lie in robust order intake, enhanced delivery efficiency, and steady growth in key segments.
Overall, General Dynamics remains well-positioned for growth and profitability in the coming quarters.

General Dynamics reports robust Q3 earnings amidst delivery challenges

General Dynamics delivered strong financial performance in Q3 2024 driven by Aerospace and Marine Systems
Challenges in G700 deliveries and supply chain issues were noted, impacting cash flow conversion target
The company remains optimistic about opportunities for growth and expects solid performance in the coming quarters

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General Dynamics Corp. is a global aerospace and defense company, which engages in design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver solutions. It operates through the following business segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment includes the production of business jets, technology aircraft, repair, support and completion services. The Marine Systems segment involves the design and building of nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatant, and auxiliary ship design and construction. The Combat Systems segment focuses on manufacturing and integrating land combat solutions, wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions. The Technologies segment consists of services, technologies, and products for electronic hardware with its software. The company was founded on February 21, 1952 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

General Dynamics' (GD) fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from the Aerospace segment's performance. However, supply chain challenges may have offset some positives.

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General Dynamics (GD) reachead $253.82 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.03% change compared to its last close.

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General Dynamics names insider Kim Kuryea CFO

Jason Aiken, the current CFO, will focus exclusively on the operating duties of the technologies group, the company said.

General Dynamics Names Kim Kuryea Finance Chief

RESTON, Va. , Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that Mark Roualet, who currently serves as executive vice president of Combat Systems, has informed the company that he will retire in April.

General Dynamics Announces Personnel Moves

RESTON, Va. , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will webcast its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results conference call on Wednesday, January 24, beginning at 9 a.m.

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General Dynamics' (GD) unit General Dynamics Mission Systems' long-standing relationship with Canada's Army will help expand its footprint in the C4ISR market.

General Dynamics' (GD) Unit Wins $1.3B Canada Army Contracts

OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada announced today that it was awarded four contracts cumulatively valued at up to CA$1.68 billion (US$1.3 billion) by the Government of Canada to support the Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system for the Canadian Army. The four contracts for the Land Command Support System (LCSS) are: System of Systems Engineering & Integration; Core Network Sustainment Services; Applications Sustainment Services; and Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR).

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada Awarded four Land C4ISR Contracts for the Canadian Army valued at up to CA$1.7 Billion

In the most recent trading session, General Dynamics (GD) closed at $253.89, indicating a +0.4% shift from the previous trading day.

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The latest trading day saw General Dynamics (GD) settling at $252.87, representing a +0.13% change from its previous close.

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General Dynamics (GD) wins contract for the planned incremental availability of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) aircraft carrier.

General Dynamics (GD) Wins Deal to Aid CVN-77 Naval Ship

General Dynamics' (GD) business unit clinches a $655 million contract for M1128 metal parts programs.

General Dynamics' (GD) Arm Secures $655M Deal for M1128

General Dynamics' (GD) business unit clinches a $15.9 million modification contract to provide support services for M1A1SA/M88.

General Dynamics (GD) Secures Contract to Support M1A1SA/M88

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