General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
Industrials ยท Ship & Boat Building & Repairing
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 25, 1952. SentiSense covers General Dynamics Corporation in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Ship & Boat Building & Repairing. Phebe Novakovic is its chief executive officer. The company reports 117,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.gd.com.
About General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear submarines, destroyers, and support ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business focusing on electronics that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,191 institutions reported holding GD, with 233.3 million shares worth $82.6 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Longview Asset Management, Vanguard and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does General Dynamics Corporation do?
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies.
What sector is GD in?
SentiSense classifies General Dynamics Corporation in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Ship & Boat Building & Repairing.
Where does GD stock trade?
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 25, 1952.
Who is the CEO of General Dynamics Corporation?
Phebe Novakovic is the chief executive officer of General Dynamics Corporation.