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General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and other ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.

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Chinese-owned shipping fleet far outnumbers shrunken US fleet
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<li>US merchant ships needed in wartime to move vital material</li>
<li>Many US shipyards have closed in recent decades</li>
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WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump&#39;s administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of efforts to enlarge the tiny commercial shipping fleet flying the American flag, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
Increasing the number of U.S.-flagged vessels is important for Trump&#39;s administration because it would enhance the ability of the U.S. commercial shipping fleet to provide logistical support for the military in time of war, and ease Washington&#39;s dependence on foreign ships to transport supplies and equipment across sea lanes.
The U.S.-flagged fleet currently numbers around 187 vessels, of which only 80 are involved in international trade. This contrasts with at least 5,500 of vessels under China&#39;s control, according to industry estimates and assessments from U.S. lawmakers.
The U.S. flag registry has struggled to attract ship owners for decades due to higher costs, a bigger tax burden and multiple requirements such as having a crew of U.S. citizens. China has become the world&#39;s top shipbuilding and shipping nation with 230 times more shipbuilding capacity than the U.S., a congressional <a href="https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Congressional-Guidance-for-a-National-Maritime-Strategy.pdf">report</a> showed last year.
Using the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) could be the most efficient way to &quot;strengthen American maritime posture&quot; because the island territory could provide a U.S.-controlled flag without the costly restrictions associated with a straight U.S. flag registration, according to Eric Dawicki, president of the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE) research body, which submitted the proposal to U.S. officials.
All commercial ships must be registered, or flagged, with a particular country or jurisdiction to comply with safety and environmental rules.
A U.S. official said the proposal had been submitted to the National Security Council, adding it was unclear on the status. Another U.S. official confirmed that the National Security Council was aware of the proposal.
White House and USVI officials did not respond to requests for comment.
In previous conflicts, such as the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S. relied upon <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/testimony/state-us-flag-maritime-industry">foreign</a>-flagged vessels to bolster shipping access.
&quot;The ongoing reliance on voluntary charter arrangements with foreign-flagged vessels to supplement America&#39;s sealift capacity poses a strategic vulnerability to U.S. maritime interests,&quot; said COPE&#39;s Dawicki, a U.S. maritime industry veteran who co-founded the Dominica flag registry.
While some lawmakers support the idea of a U.S. Virgin Islands registry, the proposal is likely to face opposition from <a href="https://aflcio.org/about/leadership/statements/opposing-proposed-us-virgin-islands-second-registry">unions</a> and others keen for a revival in domestic shipbuilding.
&quot;The USVI is an alternative, but it probably will not get much support with the drive to enlarge the U.S. fleet,&quot; said Salvatore Mercogliano, associate professor of history at North Carolina&#39;s Campbell University and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
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The majority of U.S.-flagged ships operate under a century-old regulation called the Jones Act. That law requires that U.S.-flagged vessels be built in the U.S., employ a U.S. crew, and be owned by an American individual or entity.
Those requirements were meant to help U.S. shipowners but they ultimately limited growth of the U.S. fleet, said Basil Karatzas, U.S.-based consultant with shipping specialists Karatzas Marine Advisors &amp; Co.
&quot;As a national flag, it can never compete on cost with foreign nationals&#39; labor.&quot;
Unlike with the U.S.-flag, which is vetted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the USVI authority would administer and regulate an international registry that imposes fewer requirements, according to COPE. The vessels, for example, could be foreign built and crewed by non-U.S. nationals, it said.
The U.S. Coast Guard and union officials did not respond to requests for comment.
During World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine - a civilian organization of the commercial fleet - played a vital role in defeating the Axis powers, with over 10,000 ocean-going vessels involved in operations, according to U.S. data.
The U.S. fleet current represents under 1% of global shipping by value, separate U.S. data showed.
The idea to create an international flag in the USVI was first discussed by industry officials and <a href="https://thecope.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Implementing-the-USVI-International-Ship-Registry.pdf">COPE</a> in 2022 although it was not submitted to the previous administration under former President Joe Biden, COPE said.
Trump&#39;s administration is pushing for a regeneration of U.S. shipbuilding as well as attracting more ships to the U.S. flag registry.
There are around 20 shipyards in the U.S. - many ageing and in need of major investment, down sharply from over 80 at the end of World War II, according to U.S. lawmakers.
On April 30, U.S. Congress members from both parties launched the SHIPS for America bill that seeks to bolster and secure consistent funding for the U.S. maritime industry.
Dawicki said a USVI registry would complement the SHIPS Act, &quot;without affecting cabotage (coast to coast shipping) or the Jones Act&quot;.
Senator Todd Young&#39;s office, one of the lawmakers involved in the bill, did not respond to a request for comment.
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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) on Wednesday won $12.4 billion in contract modifications for the construction of t<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45121365/general-dynamics-electric-boat-awarded-12-billion-contract-modification-for-virginia-class-submari" rel="noreferrer noopener">wo FY24 Virginia-class submarines</a>.
The award also includes funding for shipyard productivity improvements and workforce support.
The deal includes exercising contract options that could increase the total value to $17.2 billion.
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Notably, Virginia-class submarines are designed for a wide range of 21st-century missions, including anti-submarine and surface warfare, and special operations support.
General Dynamics Electric Boat is the prime contractor and lead designer, constructing them in partnership with HII&#8217;s Newport News Shipbuilding.
Mark Rayha, president of General Dynamics Electric Boat said, the company has &#8220;successfully worked with the Navy, Congress and the administration to secure funds&#8221; to increase wages for the nuclear-powered vessel workforce. This allows for &#8220;significant additional investments in capacity, shipyard processes and systems,&#8221; he added.
Last week, the company reported&nbsp;first-quarter fiscal 2025&nbsp;revenue increased 13.9% year over year (Y/Y) to $12.223 billion, beating the consensus of $11.99 billion. EPS was $3.66 (up 27.1% Y/Y), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44957609/general-dynamics-delivers-strong-performance-in-q1-aerospace-segments-shows-major-profit-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of $3.47</a>.
In March, the company&#8217;s business unit, General Dynamics Electric Boat, won a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification&nbsp;by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44494661/whats-going-on-with-general-dynamics-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">the U.S. Department of Defense</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Pacer Funds Trust Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOWF#BATS">FOWF</a>) and ETF Series Solutions U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAR#NYSE">WAR</a>).
Price Action: GD shares are down 0.44% at $270.92 at the last check Thursday.
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General Dynamics Bags Massive $12.4 Billion Submarine Contract

General Dynamics Electric Boat, A Business Unit Of General Dynamics, Received A Total Of $12.4B  In Contract Modifications For the Construction Of Two FY 2024 Virginia-Class Submarines

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>UBS raised General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) price target from $268 to $279. UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintained a Neutral rating. General Dynamics shares closed at $265.73 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut the price target for Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from $160 to $145. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating. Valero Energy shares closed at $114.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Guggenheim boosted ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) price target from $716 to $724. Guggenheim analyst John Difucci maintained a Sell rating. ServiceNow shares closed at $812.70 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOW/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup cut the price target for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) from $2.8 to $2.3. Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet maintained a Sell rating. AMC shares closed at $2.71 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut the price target for Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) from $200 to $170. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintained a Neutral rating. Texas Instruments shares closed at $152.15 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods cut Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMK#NASDAQ">TRMK</a>) price target from $45 to $43. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Catherine Mealor maintained an Outperform rating. Trustmark shares settled at $33.88 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TRMK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan slashed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) price target from $652 to $525. JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintained an Overweight rating. UnitedHealth shares closed at $427.96 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) price target from $260 to $248. Piper Sandler analyst Adam Maeder maintained a Neutral rating. ResMed shares closed at $214.44 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank cut the price target for Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) from $19 to $14. Scotiabank analyst Nick Altmann maintained a Sector Perform rating. Freshworks shares settled at $12.78 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRSH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel slashed Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $455 to $450. Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained a Buy rating. Tesla shares closed at $250.74 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $268 to $279.

UBS Maintains Neutral on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $279

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $305 to $300.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on General Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $300

TD Securities analyst Gautam Khanna maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $275 to $290.

TD Securities Maintains Buy on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $290

General Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.54% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.73 million shares sold short, which is 1.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.93 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>General Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for General Dynamics has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing General Dynamics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, General Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is General Dynamics Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Risk-on sentiment dominated Wall Street on Wednesday, as upbeat earnings reports and conciliatory messages from the Trump administration h<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">elped lift investor confidence.</a>
The administration eased market fears on two major fronts that have recently weighed heavily on sentiment. On the trade front, tensions with China appeared to thaw, with reports suggesting the White House is considering reducing tariffs on certain categories of goods.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added fuel to the rally, stating U.S.-China tariffs are unsustainable and will likely need to be lowered to facilitate meaningful negotiations.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump offered an abrupt shift in tone toward Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he has no intention to fire him, a remark that helped calm concerns over political interference in monetary policy.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was up by nearly 2%, though it had earlier climbed even higher. The Nasdaq 100 outperformed with a 2.5% gain, driven by strength in Magnificent Seven stocks.
Trump's pivot on Powell pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve, with the 30-year yield falling five basis points to 4.83%, after briefly topping 4.90% the previous day.
On the macro front, flash Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index surveys revealed slowing growth momentum in the U.S. economy, as the services sector decelerated sharply following the impact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools">of recent tariff shocks.</a>
The U.S. dollar strengthened, while gold plunged 2.6%, heading for its worst session since November.
Oil prices dropped more than 2% following speculation that OPEC+ may announce a new output hike as early as next month.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady around $93,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,732.09</td>
<td>+455.68</td>
<td>2.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,926.45</td>
<td>+37.40</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,384.67</td>
<td>+96.91</td>
<td>1.8%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,724.87</td>
<td>+537.89</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:35 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.9% to $537.35.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.4% to $397.79.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.7% to $456.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.1% to $191.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3.44%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) jumped 6.6% despite falling short on both earnings and revenue expectations, as CEO Elon Musk reassured investors by pledging to scale back his involvement with DOGE and refocus on the company.</li>
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Other stocks reacting to earnings report included: 
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<li>Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>): up 2.8%</li>
<li>Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>): down 2.6%</li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): up 4.6%</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>): up 4.7%</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>): up 3%</li>
<li>Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>): down 1.7%</li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>): down 4.3%</li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>): down 14.4%​</li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>): up 2.6%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): up 1%</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): up 4.8%</li>
<li>General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>): down 3.4%</li>
<li>Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): up 5.7%</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): up 1.4%</li>
<li>CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>): down 3.8%</li>
<li>TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEL#NYSE">TEL</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>): up 9.9%</li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>): up 1.3%</li>
<li>Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>): up 7.2%</li>
<li>Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>): down 2.1%</li>
<li>Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVY#NYSE">AVY</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>): down 8.2%</li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>): down 1.7%</li>
<li>Otis Worldwide Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTIS#NYSE">OTIS</a>): down 6%​</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>), ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Resmed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Rollins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>), United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), Tyler Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>), Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>).</li>
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General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) stock is trading lower on Wednesday after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44945172/general-dynamics-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results">first-quarter fiscal 2025</a> results.
Revenue for the quarter increased 13.9% year over year to $12.223 billion, beating the consensus of $11.99 billion. EPS was $3.66 (up 27.1% YoY), above the consensus of $3.47.
Operating earnings increased 22.4% YoY to $1.268 billion, and the margin improved 70 bps to 10.4%.
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All four segments experienced growth in revenue and operating earnings compared to the same quarter last year. Aerospace showed powerful results: revenue rose by 45.2% YoY, operating earnings increased by 69.4%, and margins expanded by 210 basis points to 14.3%.
"We continue to see steady growth and improvement in operating performance across the defense portfolio," stated Phebe Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. "The Aerospace segment saw a significant increase in profitability, reflecting the manufacturing efficiencies associated with reaching higher levels of production on our new aircraft models."
The estimated potential contract value, including unfunded IDIQ contracts and unexercised options, was $52.7 billion, bringing the total estimated contract value to $141.3 billion.
Gulfstream delivered 36 aircraft in the quarter, including 30 large-cabin models. Aerospace segment orders reached $2.36 billion in the quarter and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.8x.
The company ended the quarter with $10.2 billion in orders and a backlog of $88.7 billion.
General Dynamics used $148 million in net cash for operating activities due to working capital growth. It paid $383 million in dividends, invested $142 million in capital expenditures, and repurchased $600 million in shares. The quarter ended with $9.6 billion in total debt and $1.2 billion in cash.
Price Action: GD shares are trading lower by 1.86% at $269.69 at the last check Wednesday.
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General Dynamics Delivers Strong Performance In Q1, Aerospace Segments Shows Major Profit Growth

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General Dynamics shares are trading lower. The company reported Q1 financial results.

General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.47 by 5.48 percent. This is a 27.08 percent increase over earnings of $2.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $12.22 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $11.99 billion by 1.96 percent. This is a 13.90 percent increase over sales of $10.73 billion the same period last year.

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General Dynamics Q1 EPS $3.66 Beats $3.47 Estimate, Sales $12.22B Beat $11.99B Estimate

Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) CEO Jim Taiclet outlined an ambitious plan to enhance the F-35 fighter jet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44445996/lockheed-martin-shares-sink-after-major-us-air-force-contract-goes-to-boeing-what-to-know">following the company&#8217;s loss</a> of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program contract to Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
What Happened: During Lockheed&#8217;s first quarter of 2025 earnings call on Tuesday, Taiclet said he has challenged his team to deliver &#8220;80% of 6th Gen capability at 50% of the cost&#8221; by applying technologies developed for its NGAD bid to the existing F-35 platform.
&#8220;We are moving forward and moving out on applying all the technologies that we developed for our NGAD bid onto our embedded base of F-35 and F-22,&#8221; Taiclet said, describing his vision as a &#8220;5th generation plus concept&#8221; for the F-35.
The aerospace giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact">reported strong first-quarter results</a> with earnings per share of $7.28, beating analyst estimates by $0.97, and revenue of $17.96 billion, up 4.47% year-over-year.
Lockheed maintained its full-year guidance despite tariff challenges and the NGAD decision, projecting $73.75-74.75 billion in revenue and $27.00-27.30 in earnings per share. The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact">share repurchases during the quarter</a>.
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Why It Matters: The March F-47 contract award to Boeing represented a significant setback for Lockheed, with Reuters reporting the deal could be worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44445996/lockheed-martin-shares-sink-after-major-us-air-force-contract-goes-to-boeing-what-to-know">hundreds of billions of dollars over its multi-decade lifetime</a>. This followed Lockheed&#8217;s elimination from consideration for the Navy&#8217;s next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter.
Despite these challenges, Taiclet emphasized the F-35&#8217;s continued importance. With approximately 1,100 aircraft already delivered and a projected global fleet exceeding 3,500, he positioned the F-35 as the &#8220;quarterback&#8221; in future air combat operations.
&#8220;We think we can get most of the way to 6th Gen at half the cost,&#8221; Taiclet said.
The company also highlighted recent contract wins worth up to $10 billion for missile systems, including Precision Strike Missiles, THAAD, and JASSM/LRASM.
Price Action: Lockheed Martin stock closed at $462.08 on Tuesday, up 0.82% for the day. In pre-market trading, the stock was up an additional 0.85% at $466.00. Year to date, however, the stock is down 4.18%.
LMT trails key U.S. rivals—Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), and Boeing on the momentum metric, with the stock showing a negative price trend over the medium to long term. However, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, LMT still exhibits a positive short-term price trend. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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