GD Stock Up 5.7% after 6-Day Win Streak
General Dynamics (GD) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.7% return. The company has gained about $5.2 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $91 Bil. The stock remains 30.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.7% for the S&P 500.
GD operates globally as an aerospace and defense company, offering aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technology solutions including nuclear submarines and IT mission support services. After this rally, is GD still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell GD.
Comparing GD Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GD stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 5.7% | -0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 30.8% | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 21.7% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has GD behaved after prior drops? See GD Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 158 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 9 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 128 | 2 |
| 4D | 19 | 3 |
| 5D | 4 | 0 |
| 6D | 5 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 158 | 9 |
Key Financials for General Dynamics (GD)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $42.3 Bil | $47.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.2 Bil | $4.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.3 Bil | $3.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $12.2 Bil | $13.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $994.0 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
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