What one share of General Dynamics holds
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in high-end design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to our customers. We offer a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services.
General Dynamics’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-04-05; the balance sheet is as of 2026-04-05.
| Profit | $15.90 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $4.48 |
| Free cash flow | $22.71 |
| Dividends | $5.91 |
| Cash and investments | $13.51 |
| Debt | $29.85 |
| Book value | $96.44 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $66.79 | $5.08 | $1.16 | $6.08 | — | $28.85 |
| 2008 | $73.48 | $6.17 | $1.23 | $6.61 | — | $25.37 |
| 2009 | $82.44 | $6.17 | $0.99 | $6.37 | — | $32.21 |
| 2010 | $84.28 | $6.81 | $0.96 | $6.79 | — | $35.79 |
| 2011 | $88.91 | $6.87 | $1.25 | $7.56 | — | $37.12 |
| 2012 | $87.71 | −$0.94 | $1.23 | $6.14 | — | $32.20 |
| 2013 | $87.50 | $6.67 | $1.23 | $7.57 | — | $41.03 |
| 2014 | $90.39 | $7.42 | $1.53 | $9.40 | — | $35.61 |
| 2015 | $97.29 | $9.29 | $1.74 | $5.91 | — | $33.36 |
| 2016 | $98.46 | $8.29 | $1.26 | $5.71 | — | $34.06 |
| 2017 | $101.67 | $9.56 | $1.41 | $11.32 | — | $39.75 |
| 2018 | $120.98 | $11.18 | $2.31 | $8.22 | — | $41.95 |
| 2019 | $135.30 | $11.98 | $3.39 | $6.86 | — | $48.26 |
| 2020 | $131.72 | $11.00 | $3.36 | $10.04 | — | $54.67 |
| 2021 | $136.41 | $11.55 | $3.15 | $12.00 | — | $63.54 |
| 2022 | $141.67 | $12.19 | $4.00 | $12.46 | — | $67.66 |
| 2023 | $153.31 | $12.02 | $3.28 | $13.80 | — | $77.85 |
| 2024 | $171.96 | $13.63 | $3.30 | $11.52 | — | $81.61 |
| 2025 | $192.90 | $15.45 | $4.26 | $14.53 | — | $94.76 |
Common questions about General Dynamics
How much does one share of General Dynamics earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of General Dynamics earned $15.90 of profit.
Does General Dynamics pay a dividend?
Yes. General Dynamics paid $5.91 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 37¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is General Dynamics’s book value per share?
General Dynamics’s book value is $96.44 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of April 5, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of General Dynamics have?
Each share of General Dynamics has $13.51 of cash and investments and $29.85 of debt, as of April 5, 2026.
What is General Dynamics’s free cash flow per share?
$22.71 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has General Dynamics’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $5.08 in 2007 to $15.45 in 2025, growing about 6.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has General Dynamics bought back shares?
General Dynamics’s share count fell about 33% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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