General Dynamics

GD

Market cap $92.3B

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year-to-date, but November shows a reversal. Several Dividend Aristocrats, including CAH, CAT, CHRW, and ALB, have posted double-digit gains in 2025, while others lag behind. Dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 5.46% for 2025, with most constituents announcing increases, though growth is slightly below 2024 levels.

Boeing and General Dynamics gain as major U.S. defense contractors that develop and supply advanced technologies globally.

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Cisco, General Dynamics and Pfizer, according to a source familiar with the event.

GDIT will use Google Cloud technology to deliver advanced AI, cloud, and cyber solutions to government agencies  FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has expanded its collaboration with Google Public Sector to accelerate innovation for the U.S. government.

Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to spotlight some names in his "Best Stocks in the Market."

NASSCO currently under contract to build 17 of the Navy's 20-ship program of record, and has delivered four to date. SAN DIEGO , Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216.

Rahul Singhal Appointed President and Chief Revenue Officer Daniel H. (Don) Callahan and General (Retired) Richard D.

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General Dynamics continues to deliver strong revenue and profit growth, supported by a record $109.9 billion backlog and robust order momentum. GD's diversified segments—Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies—provide resilience, with Aerospace showing standout performance and ramping up deliveries. Despite a premium valuation, GD's consistent execution, healthy cash flows, and rising global defense demand justify its place in a balanced portfolio.

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed SPY in 2025, with a 6.27% YTD gain versus SPY's 17.8%. Despite overall underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAT, CAH, CHRW, and IBM have delivered strong double-digit returns this year. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats in 2025 averages 5.27%, with most constituents raising payouts, though growth may not exceed 2024's rate.