General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
Highlights
$74.08B
$13.62
20.27
2.07
$36.99B
$5.70B
$4.37B
$239.87 - $315.23
$288.64
1.07%
1.37
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in General Dynamics Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
General Dynamics Corporation had a return of 5.32% year-to-date (YTD) and -3.07% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, General Dynamics Corporation had an annualized return of 9.99%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.02%.
GD
5.32%
8.66%
-8.25%
-3.07%
19.97%
9.99%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-8.25%
-6.60%
-5.32%
3.55%
16.80%
10.02%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.95% | -1.70% | 7.91% | 1.27% | 5.32% | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2.59% | 3.12% | 3.38% | 2.13% | 4.42% | -3.21% | 3.47% | 0.22% | 0.95% | -3.04% | -2.61% | -7.23% | 3.52% |
| 2023 | -5.56% | -2.21% | 0.13% | -3.77% | -6.49% | 5.37% | 4.56% | 1.37% | -2.50% | 9.87% | 2.35% | 5.14% | 7.13% |
| 2022 | 2.32% | 10.54% | 2.87% | -1.41% | -4.91% | -1.06% | 2.45% | 1.00% | -7.32% | 18.39% | 1.04% | -1.70% | 21.69% |
| 2021 | -0.72% | 11.45% | 11.07% | 5.45% | -0.17% | -0.87% | 4.79% | 2.18% | -2.14% | 4.05% | -6.80% | 10.32% | 43.77% |
| 2020 | 0.05% | -8.98% | -17.15% | -0.46% | 12.41% | 1.79% | -1.09% | 1.78% | -7.31% | -4.40% | 13.72% | -0.35% | -13.14% |
| 2019 | 9.50% | -0.55% | -0.55% | 6.22% | -10.02% | 13.06% | 2.84% | 2.87% | -4.46% | -2.68% | 2.79% | -2.97% | 14.80% |
| 2018 | 9.80% | -0.01% | -0.70% | -8.47% | 0.20% | -7.59% | 7.69% | -3.18% | 5.85% | -15.32% | 7.13% | -14.97% | -21.34% |
| 2017 | 5.33% | 4.82% | -1.38% | 3.99% | 4.88% | -2.53% | -0.47% | 2.56% | 2.10% | -0.87% | 2.06% | -1.79% | 19.85% |
| 2016 | -2.10% | 1.87% | -3.60% | 7.59% | 0.96% | -1.29% | 5.49% | 3.63% | 1.93% | -2.37% | 16.33% | -1.53% | 28.46% |
| 2015 | -2.77% | 4.18% | -2.20% | 1.69% | 2.07% | 1.59% | 5.24% | -4.75% | -2.87% | 8.24% | -1.43% | -5.75% | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 6.65% | 8.12% | -0.57% | 1.08% | 7.92% | -1.33% | 0.72% | 5.55% | 3.12% | 10.54% | 4.01% | -5.32% | 47.26% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GD is 41, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for General Dynamics Corporation (GD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
General Dynamics Corporation provided a 2.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.68 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.68 | $5.58 | $5.22 | $4.97 | $4.67 | $4.32 | $3.99 | $3.63 | $3.28 | $2.97 | $3.38 | $2.42 |
Dividend yield | 2.06% | 2.12% | 2.01% | 2.00% | 2.24% | 2.90% | 2.26% | 2.31% | 1.61% | 1.72% | 2.46% | 1.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for General Dynamics Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.58 |
| 2023 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.22 |
| 2022 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.97 |
| 2021 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.67 |
| 2020 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.32 |
| 2019 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.99 |
| 2018 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63 |
| 2017 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.28 |
| 2016 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.97 |
| 2015 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $3.38 |
| 2014 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the General Dynamics Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the General Dynamics Corporation was 76.10%, occurring on Oct 18, 1990. Recovery took 446 trading sessions.
The current General Dynamics Corporation drawdown is 11.63%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -76.1% | Apr 16, 1986 | 1142 | Oct 18, 1990 | 446 | Jul 24, 1992 | 1588 |
| -61.02% | Aug 13, 2008 | 143 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1093 | Jul 11, 2013 | 1236 |
| -55.92% | Nov 25, 1980 | 323 | Mar 8, 1982 | 239 | Feb 14, 1983 | 562 |
| -52.14% | Jun 24, 2002 | 181 | Mar 12, 2003 | 418 | Nov 5, 2004 | 599 |
| -51.63% | Mar 12, 2018 | 512 | Mar 23, 2020 | 451 | Jan 4, 2022 | 963 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current General Dynamics Corporation volatility is 6.84%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of General Dynamics Corporation compared to its peers in the undefined industry.
PE Ratio
PEG Ratio
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for General Dynamics Corporation.
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