Summary
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) reported solid results for the first quarter of 2011, with revenues slightly increasing to $7.80 billion from $7.75 billion in the prior year period. Operating earnings also saw a modest improvement, rising by 1.2% to $929 million, leading to a slight expansion in operating margin to 11.9%. The company demonstrated strong operating cash flow generation, with net cash provided by operating activities increasing significantly by 55.7% to $327 million. The company's diverse business segments showed mixed performance. Aerospace revenues were stable, while Marine Systems and Information Systems and Technology saw revenue growth. Combat Systems experienced a revenue decline, primarily due to reduced activity in U.S. military vehicle programs. Despite revenue pressures in some areas, overall operational execution and cost management contributed to the improved profitability.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $7.80B |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.36B |
| Gross Profit | $1.44B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.87B |
| Operating Income | $929.00M |
| Interest Expense | $36.00M |
| Net Income | $618.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.66 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.64 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 372.68M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 376.36M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenues for the first quarter of 2011 increased slightly to $7.80 billion, up from $7.75 billion in the same period of 2010.
- 2Operating earnings grew by 1.2% to $929 million, with operating margins improving by 10 basis points to 11.9%.
- 3Net cash provided by operating activities saw a substantial increase of 55.7%, reaching $327 million.
- 4The Aerospace segment maintained stable revenues, driven by growth in aircraft manufacturing and services, offsetting declines in other areas.
- 5Marine Systems and Information Systems & Technology segments reported revenue increases, supported by U.S. Navy programs and IT services, respectively.
- 6Combat Systems experienced a revenue decrease due to lower U.S. military vehicle program volumes, though operating earnings improved.
- 7The company's net debt decreased significantly to $432 million from $1.3 billion in the prior year period, reflecting strong cash generation and capital deployment strategies.