Reston, Virginia-based General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an aerospace and defense company operating worldwide. The company has a market cap of $91.9 billion and operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. It produces and sells business jets and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support, and customer support, among other services.
GD shares have underperformed the broader market over the past year and in 2026. GD stock has surged 22% over the past 52 weeks and marginally on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 27.4% over the past year and risen 8.8% in 2026.