Is General Dynamics Corporation a good dividend stock?

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.66%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is GD's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for GD stock is currently 1.66%.

How much does GD pay in dividends per year?

General Dynamics Corporation pays an annual dividend of $6.1800 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does GD pay dividends?

GD stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is GD's dividend growing?

General Dynamics Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 6.09%.

GD Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

General Dynamics Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.66% as of Jul 13, 2026. It pays $6.18 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.29% 5-year compound annual rate.

100.81B

Market cap

23.46x

Current P/E

22.94x

Forward P/E

1.66%

Dividend yield

$6.18

GD dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — GD pays out about 39% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	15.13%
Operating margin	10.19%
Pretax margin	9.71%
Net margin	8.01%
Effective tax rate	17.50%
ROA	7.35%
ROE	17.57%
D/E	0.38x
Interest coverage ratio	17.06x

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GD valuation

P/E	23.46x
P/S	1.78x
P/B	3.65x
P/CF	18.28x
P/FCF	23.68x
P/OCF	18.28x
PEG	115.67x
EV multiple	14.16x

About

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 offering a full suite of aviation services including aircraft maintenance, repair, management, charter services, and ground support. Marine Systems specializes in shipbuilding for the U.