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We initiate on General Dynamics at Buy based on a structural margin inflection across Aerospace and Marine Systems that we see as underappreciated. Our PT of $324 is based on a forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.5x applied to our FY26E EBITDA of $7.6bn. We model EBITDA of $6.8bn and $7.6bn for FY25E and FY26E, respectively, which is 4-10% above consensus on margin expansion from Gulfstream and Marine Systems.

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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