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About General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense company operating worldwide through four key segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, it employs approximately 117,000 people and focuses on delivering advanced military and commercial solutions. The Aerospace segment manufactures and sells Gulfstream business jets while providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, management, and charter services. Marine Systems designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary ships primarily for the U.S. Navy, along with Jones Act vessels. Combat Systems produces land-based combat vehicles like the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carriers, plus munitions. The Technologies segment offers IT services for government clients and mission systems for command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. With a market capitalization exceeding $85 billion, General Dynamics plays a pivotal role in national security and global aviation, supporting defense initiatives and high-end business travel markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.69%
Annual Dividend
$6.00
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
38.83%
FCF Payout Ratio
40.24%
Stock Price
$346.23
52-Week Range
$239.20 – $369.70
Dividend Health Score
GD's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 38.8% earnings payout ratio & 40.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 14.9% gross margin. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, GD has a proven commitment to shareholders.
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Very SafeDividend History (2016–2025)
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
April 10, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 8, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.00%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.50%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
8.21%
3-Year Total Growth
19.11%
5-Year Total Growth
37.04%
10-Year Total Growth
120.07%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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