General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

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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.

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) has returned 2.37% so far this year and 28.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, GD has posted an annualized return of 12.44%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1977, GD's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jun 1993 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -27.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GD closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 15, 1993 with a return of +22.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -14.3%.

General Dynamics Corporation has an annualized alpha of 11.11%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1977.

• This stock captured 111.61% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.29% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GD ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for General Dynamics Corporation (GD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

General Dynamics Corporation provided a 1.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 75.67%, occurring on Oct 18, 1990. Recovery took 438 trading sessions.

The current General Dynamics Corporation drawdown is 6.58%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of General Dynamics Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how General Dynamics Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the undefined industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.