General Dynamics Corp.
- GD ยท NYSE
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing
- Reston, VA
- 40,000 employees
- CIK 0000040533
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Phebe Novakovic Chairman and chief executive officer 8-K, 2026-10-30
- Phebe N. Novakovic Chairman and CEO 4, 2026-08-04
- Kimberly A. Kuryea Senior Vice President & CFO 4, 2026-08-12
- Mark Rayha Vice President 4, 2026-09-10
- Danny Deep President 4, 2026-08-17
- Robert Edward Smith Executive Vice President 4, 2026-08-17
What leadership is saying
“Our business had exceptional third quarter results, with revenue growth across all four segments, robust bookings and solid operational performance”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 30, 2026
General Dynamics Corp is a U.S. public company in ship & boat building & repairing (SIC 3730), headquartered in Reston, VA. It trades as GD on NYSE. Revenue was $52.5B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +10.1% from the year before. It reported about 40,000 employees. Phebe Novakovic is Chairman and chief executive officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $52.5B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $47.7B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $42.3B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $39.4B 10-K, 2025-02-07 | $38.5B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
| Operating income | $5.4B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $4.8B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $4.2B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $4.2B 10-K, 2025-02-07 | $4.2B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
| SG&A | $2.6B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $2.6B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $2.4B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $2.4B 10-K, 2025-02-07 | $2.2B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
| Net income | $4.2B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $3.8B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $3.3B 10-K, 2026-01-30 | $3.4B 10-K, 2025-02-07 | $3.3B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Phebe Novakovic | Chairman and chief executive officer | 8-K, 2026-10-30 |
| Phebe N. Novakovic | Chairman and CEO | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Kimberly A. Kuryea | Senior Vice President & CFO | 4, 2026-08-12 |
| Mark Rayha | Vice President | 4, 2026-09-10 |
| Danny Deep | President | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Robert Edward Smith | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Christopher J. Brady | Vice President | 4, 2026-08-06 |
| Marguerite Amy Gilliland | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Dana Omahen Maisano | Vice President | 4, 2026-06-16 |
| Mark Lagrand Burns | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-05-13 |
| LAURA J. SCHUMACHER | Named in proxy bio: Lead Director and Former Vice Chairman, External Affairs and Chief Legal Counsel, AbbVie Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-27 |
| William A. Moss Controller at General Dynamics | Vice President and Controller | 4, 2026-03-11 |
| Jason W. Aiken | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-03-11 |
| David Paddock | Vice President | 4, 2026-03-11 |
| Shane Berg | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-03-11 |
| Mark L. Burns | Executive Vice President of the company | 10-K, 2026-01-30 |
What General Dynamics Corp does
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in high-end design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to our customers. We offer a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services. Our leadership positions in attractive business aviation and defense markets enable us to deliver superior and enduring capabilities to our customers and returns to our shareholders.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 270.2 million (as of October 4, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $69.6B (as of June 29, 2025) | 10-K, January 30, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 4 (period ending December 31, 2025) | 10-K, January 30, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 6, 2026 (filed March 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 27, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (McLean, VA) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Phebe N. Novakovic Chairman and CEO | Sale | 45,353 | $16.4M | Form 4, November 9, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | Gregory S. Gallopoulos Senior VP, Gen. Counsel, Sec. | Sale | 12,994 | $4.8M | Form 4, November 5, 2026 |
| September 23, 2026 | Robert K. Steel Director | Sale | 7,440 | $2.6M | Form 4, September 25, 2026 |
| August 10, 2026 | Peter A. Wall Director | Sale | 1,990 | $789K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| August 5, 2026 | Christopher J. Brady Vice President | Sale | 6,320 | $2.4M | Form 4, August 6, 2026 |
| August 3, 2026 | Phebe N. Novakovic Chairman and CEO | Sale | 51,568 | $19.7M | Form 4, August 4, 2026 |
| July 31, 2026 | Marguerite Amy Gilliland Executive Vice President | Sale | 43,180 | $16.3M | Form 4, August 4, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 | Mark Malcolm Director | Sale | 5,480 | $2.0M | Form 4, June 22, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-10-08
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-07
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-11
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about General Dynamics Corp
- What does General Dynamics Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in high-end design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to our customers. We offer a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services. Our leadership positions in attractive business aviation and defense markets enable us to deliver superior and enduring capabilities to our customers and returns to our shareholders."
- What is General Dynamics Corp's revenue?
- $52.5B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed January 30, 2026.
- Is General Dynamics Corp profitable?
- General Dynamics Corp reported net income of $4.2B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does General Dynamics Corp have?
- About 40,000 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of General Dynamics Corp?
- Phebe Novakovic, Chairman and chief executive officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 30, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of General Dynamics Corp?
- Kimberly A. Kuryea, Senior Vice President & CFO, as named in a 4 filed August 12, 2026.
- Where is General Dynamics Corp headquartered?
- Reston, VA.
- What is General Dynamics Corp's stock ticker?
- GD on NYSE.
- What industry is General Dynamics Corp in?
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing, SIC code 3730.
- What is General Dynamics Corp's website?
- gd.com. Investor relations: https://investorrelations.gd.com/.
- When does General Dynamics Corp report earnings next?
- January 27, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is General Dynamics Corp a public company?
- Yes. General Dynamics Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000040533 and trades as GD.
- Who audits General Dynamics Corp?
- Kpmg LLP, McLean, VA, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of General Dynamics Corp are outstanding?
- 270.2 million shares as of October 4, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- What is General Dynamics Corp's public float?
- $69.6B as of June 29, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed January 30, 2026.
- How many business segments does General Dynamics Corp report?
- 4 reportable segments for the period ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed January 30, 2026.
- When is General Dynamics Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 6, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 27, 2026.
- Have General Dynamics Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 25, 2025, officers and directors reported 26 open-market sales worth about $205M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Phebe N. Novakovic (Chairman and CEO) sold 45,353 shares on November 5, 2026.