General Dynamics Corporation Stock Jumps After Submarine Orders, Gulfstream Jets Lift 2026 Outlook
General Dynamics raised its 2026 profit outlook after first-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates, sending shares up 10.9% to $347.72. The company reported $1.4 billion in operating earnings and $13.5 billion in revenue, with Marine Systems revenue up 21% on submarine programs. Orders reached $26.6 billion, pushing backlog to $130.8 billion. General Dynamics ended the quarter with $3.7 billion in cash.