Is General Dynamics Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

General Dynamics Corporation (GD), with a market cap of $80.6 billion, is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a wide range of products and services in business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, and technology products and services. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. 

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and General Dynamics fits this criterion perfectly, exceeding the mark. General Dynamics has a diverse portfolio of products and services, strong customer relationships with government agencies, and technological expertise through heavy investment in research and development, giving it a competitive edge and enabling the company to deliver innovative solutions.