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General Dynamics First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Beats Expectations
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) First Quarter 2025 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$12.2b (up 14% from 1Q 2024).
- Net income: US$994.0m (up 24% from 1Q 2024).
- Profit margin: 8.1% (up from 7.4% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
- EPS: US$3.70 (up from US$2.92 in 1Q 2024).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
General Dynamics Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations
Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 5.7%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in the US.
Performance of the American Aerospace & Defense industry.
The company's shares are down 3.9% from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
You should learn about the 1 warning sign we've spotted with General Dynamics.
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About NYSE:GD
General Dynamics
Operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide.
Flawless balance sheet established dividend payer.
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