General Dynamics Corporation reported QQ1 2025 revenue of $12.223 billion with a gross profit of $1.893 billion and a net income of $0.994 billion, translating to EPS of $3.69 for the quarter. The company produced a gross margin of 15.49%, an operating margin of 10.37%, and a net margin of 8.13%. Year-over-year (YoY) revenue rose about 2.1%, while quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) revenue declined about 8.4% as seasonality and timing of program deliveries weighed on the latest quarter. Operating results benefited from a favorable product mix and cost discipline, yet the quarter was marked by a material negative swing in cash flow from operations (CFO), with CFO at -$148 million and free cash flow at -$290 million. Management commentary is not included in the provided data, so explicit guidance or qualitative outlook from the call could not be embedded. The balance sheet shows solid asset backing and a leveraged capital structure, with total assets of $56.58 billion and total debt of $11.51 billion, while cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.24 billion. The company continues to finance returns for shareholders through dividends and buybacks, reflected in $383 million of dividends paid and $600 million of share repurchases during the period. Overall, GD demonstrates resilient profitability and a diversified, defense-centric growth profile, but near-term cash flow pressures and elevated leverage warrant close monitoring of working capital dynamics and contracting cadence.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
12.22B
QoQ: -8.36% | YoY: 2.06%
Gross Profit
Increasing
1.89B
15.49% margin
QoQ: -9.21% | YoY: 5.17%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.27B
QoQ: -10.89% | YoY: 9.69%
Net Income
Increasing
994.00M
QoQ: -13.41% | YoY: 9.83%
EPS
Increasing
3.69
QoQ: -11.08% | YoY: 11.82%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $12.223B in QQ1 2025; YoY +2.06%, QoQ -8.36%
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
12.22B
2.06%
-8.36%
Gross Profit
1.89B
5.17%
-9.21%
Operating Income
1.27B
9.69%
-10.89%
Net Income
994.00M
9.83%
-13.41%
EPS
3.69
11.82%
-11.08%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Weak
15.50%
Gross profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Operating Profit Margin
Fair
10.40%
Operating margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Net Profit Margin
Fair
8.13%
Net profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Return on Assets
Weak
1.76%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
4.47%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Adequate
1.34
Current ratio meets minimum requirements but limited cushion
Debt to Equity
Moderate
0.52
Debt-to-equity indicates balanced capital structure with manageable debt
P/E Ratio
Fair Value
18.44x
P/E ratio in line with market averages
Price to Book
Premium
3.30x
Trading at premium to book value, reflects strong intangibles or growth
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