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General Dynamics (GD) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
General Dynamics gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Jan 30, 2026.
Operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 14.0% (Jan 30, 2026) → raised 14.7% (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 17.5% (Jan 30, 2026) → reaffirmed 17.5% (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
General Dynamics, Q3 2026: revenue $14.6B (+13% year over year), operating margin 10.5%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does General Dynamics beat its guidance?
General Dynamics gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Jan 30, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.