General Dynamics CEO Novakovic sells $52.8 million in stock

Published 18/06/2025, 14:32
General Dynamics CEO Novakovic sells $52.8 million in stock

Phebe N. Novakovic, Chairman and CEO of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (NYSE:GD), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense industry with a market capitalization of $75.39 billion, sold a total of $52.8 million in company stock in multiple transactions on June 13 and June 16. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $280.041 to $284.01 per share. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score and currently trades below its Fair Value.

On June 13, Novakovic sold 177,611 shares of Common Stock at prices ranging from $283.00 to $283.985, and 1,210 shares at $284.01. On June 16, she sold 4,904 shares at prices ranging from $280.00 to $280.51, and 2,735 shares at prices ranging from $281.165 to $281.195. The company has maintained dividend payments for 47 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 2.13%.

On the same dates, Novakovic also exercised options to acquire a total of 186,460 shares of General Dynamics Common Stock at a price of $223.93, for a total value of $41,753,987.

Following these transactions, Novakovic directly owns 769,607 shares of General Dynamics stock. Novakovic also indirectly owns 5,882.761 shares through a 401(k) plan and 30,000 shares through a limited liability company.

In other recent news, General Dynamics has reported several significant developments. The company secured a $12.4 billion contract modification for the construction of two Virginia-class submarines, with options that could raise the total value to $17.2 billion. This contract highlights the company’s ongoing contributions to U.S. national defense. Additionally, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) was awarded a $396 million contract to provide IT services to the U.S. Special Operations Command, focusing on enhancing digital capabilities and cybersecurity.

In another major development, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems received a $706.5 million contract from the U.S. Army for 120mm ammunition production. On the financial front, RBC Capital Markets maintained a Sector Perform rating on General Dynamics, noting a strong first-quarter earnings report for 2025, with EPS exceeding expectations and a 14% sales growth. Argus analysts raised the company’s stock target to $295, citing improved production efficiencies and high demand for commercial aircraft.

Despite these positive results, RBC analysts expressed concerns about potential tariff impacts and defense budget uncertainties. Nevertheless, General Dynamics continues to demonstrate its operational strength and strategic importance in the aerospace and defense sectors.

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