General Dynamics First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Beats Expectations

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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).
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NYSE:GD Earnings and Revenue Growth April 24th 2025

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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