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confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
General Dynamics Q1 2023 revenue $9.9B (+5.2% YoY), EPS $2.64, cash from ops $1.5B
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
- Revenue $9.9B, up 5.2% YoY; net earnings $730M, diluted EPS $2.64.
- Cash from operations $1.5B (200% of net earnings); capex $161M; dividends $345M; cash $2B.
- Backlog $89.8B, up 3% YoY; book-to-bill 0.9x; total contract value $128.4B.
- Significant defense awards: $1.1B for Abrams/Stryker, $285M for artillery, $4.5B Air Force IDIQ.
- CEO cites solid results despite supply chain headwinds; strong cash flow for investment and returns.