Earnings call briefThird-quarter 2026

General Dynamics now expects 2026 diluted EPS of $17.20 to $17.30

General Dynamics said the range contemplates revenue of $56.5 billion to $56.8 billion and an operating margin around 10.5%.

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On its third-quarter call, General Dynamics said its 2026 diluted EPS range is up from $16.80 to $16.90 set in July.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phebe Novakovic said this is her last earnings call and that she will remain as Executive Chair.

Quotes from the call

“In light of our performance in the third quarter and year-to-date, we once again increased our forecast to between $17.20 to $17.30 per diluted share, almost 7% higher than we anticipated at the beginning of the year. This contemplates revenue between $56.5 billion to $56.8 billion and operating margin around 10.5%.”

Phebe Novakovic, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Key facts from the call

Expected 2026 diluted EPS
$17.20 to $17.30
Previous 2026 diluted EPS outlook
$16.80 to $16.90 (July)
Expected 2026 revenue
$56.5 billion to $56.8 billion
Expected 2026 operating margin
around 10.5%

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Source: General Dynamics' third-quarter 2026 earnings call, October 30, 2026.

Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's earnings call.

Not investment advice.

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