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General Dynamics Corporation

Industrials · NYSE

$96.5B mkt cap

Brief updated Jun 11, 2026

General Dynamics Corporation is a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with its operations structured across four key divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment focuses on the design, production, and sale of business jets, alongside

Decifer Research·Data summary

GD is a high-conviction name in Defence

GD sits at the intersection of key themes currently active in the market. The scoring engine rates it high based on how well the active market forces line up with its business, plus available fundamental data. Financial metrics and analyst consensus provide additional context.

Why now

The market forces active right now are aligned with the company's core business exposure. The timing reflects the intersection of theme strength and available catalyst data.

Key risks

Data availability limits full scoring across all dimensions. Market forces can reverse rapidly; theme exposure does not guarantee the price follows. Fundamental valuation data may not reflect the most recent quarterly results.

What to watch

Monitor conviction score changes, especially the macro and analyst dimensions. Earnings guidance updates and analyst consensus shifts are the primary near-term catalysts.

51High conviction Conviction
macro
25/25
analyst
18/38
momentum
20/20
forward catalyst
0/15
valuation
8/23
highs
12/12
news catalyst
3/12
options flow
0/12
peer network
8/8
counter thesis
-6/3
Key financials
Revenue growth (YoY)-625.0%
Gross margin1524.0%
Operating margin1024.0%
Net margin807.0%
P/E ratio21.4x
Return on equity1741.0%
FCF yield668.0%
Debt / equity0.3x
EV / sales1.8x
Valuation
Analyst consensusBUY
DCF fair value$378
Next EPS estimate$5.65
Theme exposure
DefenceDirect
Macro context
Geopolitical risk elevated

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Jun 3, 2026

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Jun 3, 2026

Update: WTI Oil Rises Again as the United States and Iran Trade Strikes

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Jun 3, 2026

Oil Rises Again as the United States and Iran Trade Strikes

The United States and Iran have engaged in a series of military strikes, leading to increased tensions in the Middle East and a subsequent rise in oil prices. This conflict has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and impact the broader macro environment.

Jun 3, 2026

Analyst intelligence
17 Buy16 Hold1 Sell
Earnings intelligence

Earnings surprises

+11.7%

2026-04

+1.5%

2026-01

+4.9%

2025-10

+5.3%

2025-07

+4.9%

2025-04

Recent updates
geopolitical escalationYesterday

Peter Schiff highlights Trump's low approval ratings amidst soaring inflation and the possibility of a war with Iran, which could lead to impeachment, impacting market sentiment and geopolitical stability.

regulatory actionYesterday

Anthony Scaramucci suggests Republicans may be blocking the Crypto Act to blame Democrats, which could impact cryptocurrency regulation and the broader financial sector. This political maneuvering may delay or influence the outcome of the legislation.

currency interventionYesterday

A photograph of Scott Bessent's notepad at Camp David appears to show a plan to buy up to $10 billion in Japanese Yen, suggesting potential currency intervention. This could impact currency markets and influence the value of the Yen.

geopolitical escalation4d ago

The Dow Jones index plummeted over 850 points as President Trump's latest warning to Iran sparked fears of escalating tensions, causing crude oil prices to surge ahead of a critical Federal Reserve decision. This escalation in geopolitical risk could have significant implications for global markets and economies.

geopolitical escalation4d ago

The US equity market is experiencing a slump ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decisions and big-tech earnings releases, while crude oil prices are surging due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran following President Trump's vow to take harsh action against Iran.

Generated Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:23:56 GMT by Decifer intelligence engine. For informational purposes only — not investment advice. Decifer Intelligence Hub.