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Union members at General Dynamics' Electric Boat submarine-making unit have voted to ratify a new contract, the United Auto Workers said on Wednesday.

GD lands $199M Navy contract to upgrade USS America, reinforcing its foothold in warship repair and modernization through 2027.

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General Dynamics (GD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

GD's unit, Bath Iron Works, secures a $216.5 million contract to provide planning yard support for the DDG 51 warships.

General Dynamics Corporation is a resilient investment with strong financial performance, making it a buy for long-term investors seeking stability, growth, and income. GD's Q1 2025 results show double-digit revenue growth, a strong order backlog, and diverse segment performance, indicating sustained financial growth. Rising global military budgets and GD's strategic defense portfolio position it to benefit from increased defense spending, ensuring revenue visibility.

GROTON, Conn. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a total of $12.4 billion in contract modifications for construction of two fiscal year 2024 Virginia-class submarines.

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General Dynamics reported strong Q1 results with 14% revenue growth, driven by a 45% increase in aerospace sales and significant margin expansion. Despite the initial stock decline, General Dynamics outperformed the S&P 500 with a 5.7% increase since my last update. The company maintained its revenue outlook and is fairly valued, with a price target of $309.33 for FY2026, indicating a 14% upside.

That was General Dynamics Corp. GD-3.78% Chief Executive Phebe Novakovic, speaking on conference call with analysts following the release of the aerospace and defense company's first-quarter results.