General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend, Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases
The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.19 per share, payable on August 6, 2021, to shareholders of record by July 2, 2021.
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The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.19 per share, payable on August 6, 2021, to shareholders of record by July 2, 2021. Additionally, management has been authorized to buy back 10 million shares of common stock. General Dynamics, a leader in aerospace and defense, generated $37.9 billion in revenue in 2020 and employs over 100,000 people worldwide.
Positive
- Quarterly dividend of $1.19 per share reinforces shareholder value.
- Share buyback authority of 10 million shares may enhance earnings per share (EPS) and improve stock price.
- Strong historical revenue of $37.9 billion in 2020 indicates solid financial performance.
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- None.
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RESTON, Va., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of
The board also provided management with the authority to repurchase an additional 10 million shares of the company's issued and outstanding common stock on the open market.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated
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