General Dynamics Corporation

NYSE:GD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$77.1b

General Dynamics Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

General Dynamics' CEO is Phebe Novakovic, appointed in Jan 2013, has a tenure of 11.83 years. total yearly compensation is $22.58M, comprised of 7.5% salary and 92.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.29% of the company’s shares, worth $226.08M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.4 years and 7 years respectively.

Key information

Phebe Novakovic

Chief executive officer

US$22.6m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage7.5%
CEO tenure11.8yrs
CEO ownership0.3%
Management average tenure1.4yrs
Board average tenure7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

As It Turns Out, General Dynamics Is A 'Trump Trade'

Nov 12

Pinning Down General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Nov 05
Pinning Down General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

General Dynamics: Prepare For Takeoff

Oct 29

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Oct 18
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

General Dynamics Sees Sharp Contract Decline, But Strong Backlog Secures Future Growth

Oct 09

With EPS Growth And More, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 24
With EPS Growth And More, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Makes An Interesting Case

General Dynamics: U.S. GDP Has Room For Increased Defense Spending

Sep 24

Is General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) A Risky Investment?

Aug 31
Is General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) A Risky Investment?

General Dynamics Stock Is Worth $317

Aug 23

I'm Convinced General Dynamics Is One Of The Best Dividend Aristocrats On The Market

Aug 11

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 07
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Jul 26
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Earnings Tell The Story For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

Jul 11
Earnings Tell The Story For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

General Dynamics: Flying High, But Moderately Overvalued

Jul 10

These Return Metrics Don't Make General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Look Too Strong

Jun 24
These Return Metrics Don't Make General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Look Too Strong

General Dynamics 7.6% Dividend Raise Plus 3 Other Choice Aerospace Defense Companies

Jun 07

We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 26
We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

40% In 12 Months: Here's Why I Remain Bullish On General Dynamics

May 22

General Dynamics Stock: A Compelling Buy On Growth And Multiple Expansion Prospects

May 07

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) CEO For Now

Apr 25
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) CEO For Now

General Dynamics: Bet On Rising Geopolitical Volatility

Apr 16

General Dynamics: Record Revenues Make This A Buy Despite All Time High

Apr 07

General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Mar 24
General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Investors Could Be Concerned With General Dynamics' (NYSE:GD) Returns On Capital

Mar 10
Investors Could Be Concerned With General Dynamics' (NYSE:GD) Returns On Capital

Does General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 25
Does General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

General Dynamics Q4: G700 Certification Is Delayed, But On The Way; Initiate With 'Strong Buy'

Jan 29

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Just Released Its Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Jan 26
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Just Released Its Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

General Dynamics: A Dividend Aristocrat Flying Too High (Rating Downgrade)

Jan 19

General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Dec 20
General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

General Dynamics' Diverse Defense Portfolio Key Part Of Modernization

Dec 10

An Intrinsic Calculation For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Dec 06
An Intrinsic Calculation For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

General Dynamics: Buy, But Limited Upside Potential

Oct 23

General Dynamics Is A Buy Despite Uncertain Pentagon Spending

Oct 16

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Sep 28
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Why General Dynamics Is A Great SWAN Pick

Sep 11

Is General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Trading At A 42% Discount?

Sep 01
Is General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Trading At A 42% Discount?

We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Aug 19
We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

General Dynamics: A Significantly Undervalued Dividend Aristocrat

Aug 09

General Dynamics: Cheap Stock On Growth Fundamentals

Jul 28

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)?

Jul 24
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)?

General Dynamics Is A Must Have On Your Watchlist

Jul 09

The Returns On Capital At General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jun 29
The Returns On Capital At General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Don't Inspire Confidence

General Dynamics: A Cheap Dividend Aristocrat With Huge Total Return Potential

Jun 17

General Dynamics: A Dividend Aristocrat With Upside Potential

Jun 05

We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 19
We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Presents An Opportunity

Apr 27
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Presents An Opportunity

Why General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Could Be Worth Watching

Apr 13
Why General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Could Be Worth Watching

Is There An Opportunity With General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) 26% Undervaluation?

Feb 27
Is There An Opportunity With General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) 26% Undervaluation?

General Dynamics: The Best War Coupon For 2023

Feb 13

Here's Why General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 11
Here's Why General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

General Dynamics bags $481M U.S. Army contract

Feb 01

General Dynamics: Positive Risk/Reward Going Into Q4 Earnings

Jan 24

General Dynamics: Buy The Dip On This Wealth Compounder

Jan 16

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)?

Jan 11
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Phebe Novakovic's remuneration changed compared to General Dynamics's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 29 2024n/an/a

US$4b

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$4b

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2023US$23mUS$2m

US$3b

Oct 01 2023n/an/a

US$3b

Jul 02 2023n/an/a

US$3b

Apr 02 2023n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2022US$21mUS$2m

US$3b

Oct 02 2022n/an/a

US$3b

Jul 03 2022n/an/a

US$3b

Apr 03 2022n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2021US$24mUS$2m

US$3b

Oct 03 2021n/an/a

US$3b

Jul 04 2021n/an/a

US$3b

Apr 04 2021n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2020US$19mUS$2m

US$3b

Sep 27 2020n/an/a

US$3b

Jun 28 2020n/an/a

US$3b

Mar 29 2020n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2019US$18mUS$2m

US$3b

Sep 29 2019n/an/a

US$3b

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$3b

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2018US$21mUS$2m

US$3b

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$3b

Jul 01 2018n/an/a

US$3b

Apr 01 2018n/an/a

US$3b

Dec 31 2017US$22mUS$2m

US$3b

Compensation vs Market: Phebe's total compensation ($USD22.58M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD12.73M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Phebe's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Phebe Novakovic (66 yo)

11.8yrs

Tenure

US$22,582,776

Compensation

Ms. Phebe N. Novakovic has been the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics Corporation since January 1, 2013 and has been its Director since May 2012. She joined General Dynamics in 20...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Phebe Novakovic
Chairperson & CEO11.8yrsUS$22.58m0.29%
$ 226.1m
Jason Aiken
Executive VP of Technologies1.8yrsUS$9.24m0.056%
$ 43.3m
Robert Smith
Executive Vice President of Marine Systems5.3yrsUS$6.12m0.028%
$ 21.2m
Kimberly Kuryea
Senior VP & CFOless than a yearno data0.029%
$ 22.5m
Shane Berg
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Administrationless than a yearno data0.0017%
$ 1.3m
Nicole Shelton
Vice President of Investor Relationsless than a yearno datano data
Gregory Gallopoulos
Senior VP14.8yrsUS$4.21m0.044%
$ 34.3m
Elizabeth Schmid
Senior Vice President for Government Relations & Communicationsless than a yearno datano data
Marguerite Gilliland
Senior VP & President of Information Technology9.6yrsno data0.016%
$ 12.5m
David Paddock
President of General Dynamics Land Systemsless than a yearno data0.0093%
$ 7.2m
Danny Deep
Executive Vice President of Combat Systemsless than a yearno data0.0096%
$ 7.4m
William Moss
VP & Controller7.6yrsno data0.0061%
$ 4.7m

1.4yrs

Average Tenure

57yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: GD's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Phebe Novakovic
Chairperson & CEO12.5yrsUS$22.58m0.29%
$ 226.1m
Robert Steel
Independent Director3.8yrsUS$337.91k0.00091%
$ 701.9k
John Stratton
Independent Director4.8yrsUS$319.16k0.0027%
$ 2.1m
Rudy deLeon
Independent Director10.2yrsUS$327.91k0.0020%
$ 1.5m
Laura Schumacher
Independent Lead Director10.8yrsUS$346.35k0.0037%
$ 2.9m
Catherine Reynolds
Independent Director7.5yrsUS$339.16k0.0025%
$ 1.9m
C. Nye
Independent Director6.5yrsUS$335.41k0.0021%
$ 1.6m
Mark Malcolm
Independent Director9.3yrsUS$319.16k0.0035%
$ 2.7m
James Mattis
Independent Director5.3yrsUS$319.16k0.0011%
$ 848.4k
Peter Wall
Independent Director8.3yrsUS$345.41k0.0013%
$ 1.0m
Cecil Haney
Independent Director5.7yrsUS$339.16k0.00092%
$ 709.6k
Richard Clarke
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$287.74k0.00025%
$ 192.8k

7.0yrs

Average Tenure

67yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: GD's board of directors are considered experienced (7 years average tenure).