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General Dynamics (GD) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Oct 22, 2025
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)
Consensus EPS Forecast
3.68
Last Year’s EPS
3.35
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 17 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2025
Earnings Call Date:Jul 24, 2025|
% Change Since: -0.46%|
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and record order activity, particularly in the Marine Systems and Aerospace segments. However, challenges remain in the form of supply chain delays and flat revenue growth in Combat Systems. Margin pressure is also noted in the Aerospace segment due to new product deliveries. Overall, positives seem to outweigh negatives, indicating a strong position moving forward.
Company Guidance -
Q3 2025
During the General Dynamics Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported earnings of $3.74 per diluted share on $13 billion in revenue, with operating earnings of $1.3 billion and net income slightly over $1 billion. Revenue increased by 8.9% over the previous year's quarter, driven by growth in three of the four business segments, leading to a 12% rise in net earnings and a 14.7% increase in earnings per share. The company beat Street EPS consensus by $0.19. Year-to-date, revenue was up 11.3% to $25.3 billion, operating earnings increased by 17.4% to nearly $2.6 billion, and earnings per share rose by 20.5%. Orders reached over $28 billion, yielding a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2:1, with a significant contribution from the Marine Systems segment. The backlog reached a record $103.7 million, up 14% from the previous year. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $1.6 billion, translating to a free cash flow of $1.4 billion and a cash conversion rate of 138%. The company maintained a strong financial position with a cash balance of approximately $1.5 billion and a net debt position of $7.2 billion. The effective tax rate stood at 17.7% for the quarter.
Strong Financial Performance
Earnings of $3.74 per diluted share on revenue of $13 billion, with operating earnings of $1.3 billion and net income slightly over $1 billion. Revenue increased by 8.9% compared to the year-ago quarter, with operating earnings up almost 13% and net earnings up 12%.
Record Order Activity
Over $28 billion in orders for the quarter, with a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2:1. Marine Systems segment was a major contributor with several submarine construction contracts.
Backlog and Cash Generation
Record level of backlog at $103.7 billion, up 14% from a year ago. Operating cash flow of $1.6 billion for the quarter, with a cash conversion rate of 138%.
Marine Systems Revenue Growth
Revenue of $4.22 billion, up 22.2% year-over-year. Driven by Columbia-class and Virginia-class construction.
Aerospace Segment Performance
Revenue of $3.06 billion, a 4.1% increase, with operating earnings of $403 million, up 26.3% from the year-ago quarter. G700 delivery cadence and operating margin improving.

General Dynamics (GD) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GD Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Oct 22, 2025
2025 (Q3)
3.68 / -
3.35
Jul 24, 2025
2025 (Q2)
3.55 / 3.74
3.2614.72% (+0.48)
Apr 23, 2025
2025 (Q1)
3.50 / 3.66
2.8827.08% (+0.78)
Jan 29, 2025
2024 (Q4)
4.07 / 4.15
3.6414.01% (+0.51)
Oct 23, 2024
2024 (Q3)
3.49 / 3.35
3.0410.20% (+0.31)
Jul 24, 2024
2024 (Q2)
3.28 / 3.26
2.720.74% (+0.56)
Apr 24, 2024
2024 (Q1)
2.91 / 2.88
2.649.09% (+0.24)
Jan 24, 2024
2023 (Q4)
3.68 / 3.64
3.581.68% (+0.06)
Oct 25, 2023
2023 (Q3)
2.91 / 3.04
3.26-6.75% (-0.22)
Jul 26, 2023
2023 (Q2)
2.56 / 2.70
2.75-1.82% (-0.05)
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GD Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jul 24, 2025
$316.94$314.24-0.85%
Apr 23, 2025
$273.40$264.37-3.30%
Jan 29, 2025
$259.79$248.79-4.23%
Oct 23, 2024
$301.15$299.58-0.52%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

FAQ

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          GD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 3.68.

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