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General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), the prominent aerospace and defense company with a market capitalization of $84.6 billion, saw its Vice President and Controller William A. Moss sell 17,700 shares of company stock on August 14, 2025, for approximately $5.6 million. The sales were executed at prices ranging from $316.324 to $316.48, near the stock’s 52-week high of $322.50. The company’s shares have shown strong momentum, delivering a 31% return over the past six months.
On the same day, Moss also exercised options to acquire 17,700 shares of General Dynamics common stock. These transactions involved two separate option grants, with 8,780 shares acquired at an exercise price of $223.93 and 8,920 shares acquired at an exercise price of $165.47, totaling $3.4 million. According to InvestingPro analysis, General Dynamics maintains a "GOOD" financial health score and has consistently raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Get access to 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics with InvestingPro’s detailed research report.
In other recent news, General Dynamics reported second-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $3.74, surpassing expectations by 5%, with a revenue increase of 9% compared to the same period last year. The company has been awarded a $322.6 million contract modification by the U.S. Department of Defense for submarine support services. Additionally, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works received an order from the U.S. Navy for an additional DDG 51 destroyer, part of a multi-year contract. A $98 million contract extension was also secured by General Dynamics Information Technology to support U.S. Air Forces Central Command, extending the contract period to September 2026. In financial developments, RBC Capital raised its price target for General Dynamics to $330, maintaining a Sector Perform rating. The board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on November 14, 2025. These developments highlight General Dynamics’ continued engagement with defense contracts and financial commitments.
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