General Dynamics Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
General Dynamics is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.76% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
2.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 38% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
General Dynamics' Strong Performance And Solid Backlog Make It Worth Owning
Nov 04General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Sep 06
Is General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Trading At A 29% Discount?
Jun 16
General Dynamics: The Aerospace Jewel Shines Bright In Earnings
Apr 25Here's Why General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Apr 02General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.50
Mar 09Defense Spending Cut Fears Open A Window Of Opportunity: General Dynamics In Focus
Feb 25Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)
Feb 25Earnings Update: General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Feb 11General Dynamics Q4 Results: Magnificent Buy-The-Drop Opportunity
Jan 31Be Wary Of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) And Its Returns On Capital
Jan 26General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 12Here's Why We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Is Well Worth Watching
Dec 29General Dynamics: DOGE Risk, But Upside Remains For 2025 And I Am Buying
Dec 13Despite G700 Delivery Delays, General Dynamics Appears On Track
Dec 03These 4 Measures Indicate That General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 01As It Turns Out, General Dynamics Is A 'Trump Trade'
Nov 12General Dynamics: Prepare For Takeoff
Oct 29General Dynamics Sees Sharp Contract Decline, But Strong Backlog Secures Future Growth
Oct 09General Dynamics: U.S. GDP Has Room For Increased Defense Spending
Sep 24General Dynamics Stock Is Worth $317
Aug 23I'm Convinced General Dynamics Is One Of The Best Dividend Aristocrats On The Market
Aug 11General Dynamics: Flying High, But Moderately Overvalued
Jul 10General Dynamics 7.6% Dividend Raise Plus 3 Other Choice Aerospace Defense Companies
Jun 0740% In 12 Months: Here's Why I Remain Bullish On General Dynamics
May 22General Dynamics Stock: A Compelling Buy On Growth And Multiple Expansion Prospects
May 07General Dynamics: Bet On Rising Geopolitical Volatility
Apr 16General Dynamics: Record Revenues Make This A Buy Despite All Time High
Apr 07General Dynamics Q4: G700 Certification Is Delayed, But On The Way; Initiate With 'Strong Buy'
Jan 29General Dynamics: A Dividend Aristocrat Flying Too High (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 19Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: GD's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: GD's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| General Dynamics Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (GD) | 1.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.5% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.5% |
| Industry Average (Aerospace & Defense) | 1.2% |
| Analyst forecast (GD) (up to 3 years) | 2.0% |
Notable Dividend: GD's dividend (1.76%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.47%).
High Dividend: GD's dividend (1.76%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.5%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (37.9%), GD's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (33.7%), GD's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/26 05:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
General Dynamics Corporation is covered by 43 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Joseph Campbell | Barclays |