Stock AnalizGeneral Dynamics (GD) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
General Dynamics reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 30, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.49 against the analysts’ average forecast of $4.13, a beat of 8.6%.
Revenue for the quarter was $14.57 billion, up 12.9% from $12.91 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 0.5% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
General Dynamics has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $4.49 | $4.13 | +8.6% | +13% | +0.5% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.24 | $3.97 | +6.9% | — | −2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | $4.10 | $3.69 | +11.0% | +10% | +9.8% |
| Dec 2025 | $4.17 | $4.11 | +1.5% | +8% | −4.5% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $4.57 for the next quarter on average and $17.37 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $419.29, 15% above the current price of $363.46.
Valuation and score
General Dynamics scores 3.6 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (good, with some weak spots), trades at a trailing P/E of about 21.4, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 20% below the current market value. Full General Dynamics analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was General Dynamics’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$4.49 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $4.13.
How much revenue did General Dynamics report?
$14.57 billion, up 12.9% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.