General Dynamics Dividends
GD Stock | USD 256.93 5.48 2.18% |
At present, General Dynamics' Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. General Dynamics' past performance could be the main factor of why investors trade General Dynamics stock today. Investors should clearly understand every aspect of the General Dynamics dividend schedule, including its future sustainability, and how it might impact an overall investment strategy. This tool is helpful to digest General Dynamics' dividend schedule and payout information. General Dynamics dividends can also provide a clue to the current valuation of General Dynamics.
Number Of Dividends | Years Issued 48 | Previous Year 4 Times | Current Year 1 Times | Year Average 3.96 | Volatility 0.82 |
Last Reported | Projected for Next Year | ||
Dividends Paid | -1.5 B | -1.5 B | |
Dividend Yield | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.40 | 0.42 | |
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 1.68 | 2.57 |
General |
Investing in dividend-paying stocks, such as General Dynamics is one of the few strategies that are good for long-term investment. Ex-dividend dates are significant because investors in General Dynamics must own a stock before its ex-dividend date to receive its next dividend.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid Over Time
Today, most investors in General Dynamics Stock are looking for potential investment opportunities by analyzing not only static indicators but also various General Dynamics' growth ratios. Consistent increases or decreases in fundamental ratios usually indicate a possible pattern that can be successfully translated into profits. However, when comparing two companies, knowing each company's dividends paid growth rates may not be enough to decide which company is a better investment. That's why investors frequently use a static breakdown of General Dynamics dividends paid as a starting point in their analysis.
The total amount of dividends that a company has paid out to its shareholders over a specific period. Dividends Paid |
Timeline |
General Dynamics Historical Dividend Yield Growth
A solid dividend growth pattern of General Dynamics could indicate future dividend growth is likely, which can signal long-term profitability for General Dynamics. When investors calculate the dividend yield growth rate, they can use any interval of time they wish. They may also calculate the dividend yield growth rate using the least-squares method or simply take an annualized figure over a given time period. Dividend Yield is General Dynamics dividend as a percentage of General Dynamics stock price. General Dynamics dividend yield is a measure of General Dynamics stock productivity, which can be interpreted as interest rate earned on an General Dynamics investment. A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, calculated as annual dividends per share divided by price per share. Dividend Yield |
Timeline |
Recent General Dynamics Dividends Paid (per share)
Dividends Paid |
Timeline |
General Dynamics Expected Dividend Income Per Share
Dividend payment represents part of General Dynamics' profit that is distributed to its stockholders. It is considered income for that tax year rather than a capital gain. In other words, a dividend is a prize given to shareholders for investing in General Dynamics. General Dynamics' board of directors can pay out dividends at a planned frequency, such as monthly or quarterly.
$3.97 Bottom Scenario | $4.07 | $4.17 Top Scenario |
One Year
General Dynamics expected dividend income per share adjusted for ongoing price standard deviation
General Dynamics Past Distributions to stockholders
15th of November 2024 | ||
9th of August 2024 | ||
5th of July 2024 | ||
10th of May 2024 | ||
9th of February 2024 | ||
10th of November 2023 | ||
11th of August 2023 | ||
12th of May 2023 | ||
10th of February 2023 |
Is Aerospace & Defense space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of General Dynamics. If investors know General will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about General Dynamics listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth 0.102 | Earnings Share 13.13 | Revenue Per Share | Quarterly Revenue Growth 0.104 | Return On Assets |
The market value of General Dynamics is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of General that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of General Dynamics' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is General Dynamics' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because General Dynamics' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect General Dynamics' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between General Dynamics' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if General Dynamics is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, General Dynamics' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.