GD Earnings

GD reported its earnings on 2026-01-28, showcasing a revenue of 14.38B against an estimate of 13.74B, resulting in a 4.65% surprise. The EPS was 4.17, surpassing the expected 4.11 by 1.46%. The stock experienced a -2.71% price change on the earnings day and a -5.52% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following GD's earnings announcement on 2026-01-28, the stock price moved by -2.71% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a -5.52% change. Historically, GD's stock price tends to shift by an average of -1.28% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and 0.58% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2026/Q1, analysts estimate GD's annual revenue to reach 12.59B, while the EPS is projected at 3.84. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates revised upward by 0.05% and EPS estimates revised upward by 0.07% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company's performance.

The correlation between GD's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock's fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2025 were revised upward by 0.05%, while EPS estimates moved revised upward by 0.07%. This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, GD's stock price typically moves by -1.28% in the 10 days before its earnings and 0.58% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2026/Q1 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 3.84 and revenue of 12.59B.

The earnings call reveals strong financial performance with increased EPS guidance, robust demand in Aerospace and Combat Systems, and improved margins. Despite some uncertainties in Marine Systems and tariffs, the positive outlook in Technologies and strong order momentum in Gulfstream drive a positive sentiment. The Q&A highlights margin improvements and strategic investments, bolstering confidence. The absence of a market cap suggests a neutral to positive reaction, but given the optimistic guidance and strategic growth plans, a positive stock movement (2% to 8%) is anticipated.