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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · General Dynamics (GD)

General Dynamics first-quarter revenue rises 10.3% to $13.5 billion; EPS $4.10

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended April 5, 2026, with revenue of $13.5 billion, up 10.3%, and diluted EPS of $4.10, up 12% from the year-ago quarter. Operating cash flow of $2.2 billion and orders of $26.6 billion, with a 2-to-1 book-to-bill ratio, point to strong demand and cash generation for shareholders.

Key points

  • Revenue of $13.5 billion rose 10.3%, with growth in all four segments; operating earnings of $1.4 billion rose 12.0%.
  • Diluted EPS was $4.10 versus $3.66 a year earlier; net earnings were $1.125 billion.
  • Net cash from operating activities was $2.2 billion, or 192% of net earnings; free cash flow was $1.95 billion.
  • Orders totaled $26.6 billion; backlog was $130.8 billion, and total estimated contract value was $188.4 billion.

The filing

CompanyGeneral Dynamics (GD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 29, 2026, 7:58 AM ET
Accession number0000040533-26-000010

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:21 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on April 29, 2026.

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