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General Dynamics Q3 Revenue Rises 12.9% to $14.6 Billion; EPS Reaches $4.49

General Dynamics reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $14.6 billion, up 12.9% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $4.49. Operating earnings rose 14.7% to $1.5 billion, while net earnings increased 16.1% to $1.2 billion.

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What happened

General Dynamics reported third-quarter revenue of $14.57 billion, up 12.9% from a year earlier and above the $13.76 billion analysts expected. Profit per share was $4.49, beating the $4.13 estimate. Backlog, meaning future contracted work, reached $220.3 billion.

Global impact / market context

The company earned more than analysts expected, which can support its share price. But it turned less of its revenue into free cash flow than a year earlier, so investors may want to see whether the extra work brings in cash later.

What to watch

  1. Check the free cash flow margin next. It fell to 8.4% from 14.7%, and this matters because profit means less if cash does not follow.
  2. Check future reports for the backlog of $220.3 billion. This is work already contracted, and it matters because it shows how much business is lined up ahead.
  3. Check revenue against the $13.76 billion analysts expected. Beating that level matters because it shows demand was stronger than many had counted on.

Affected assets

  • General Dynamics

Evidence