General Dynamics Stock Rockets to Record High on Blowout Q3 Results and Defense Windfall
Blowout Q3 Results and Rising Orders General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) stunned investors on Oct. 24, 2025, with a blowout third-quarter report. The defense and aerospace giant said Q3 revenue was $12.91 billion – about 10.6% higher than a year ago – beating the ~$12.57 billion analysts expected benzinga.com. GAAP earnings per share came in at $3.88, well above the $3.69 consensus estimate benzinga.com benzinga.com. Operating income was $1.3 billion, and margins expanded by 20 basis points to 10.3%. Management highlighted exceptionally strong demand. “Each of our four segments grew earnings and backlog in the quarter, reflecting solid execution coupled with growing demand,” CEO