GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) reported an insider ownership update for Vice President Mark Rayha. On September 8, 2026, 19 shares of common stock were withheld at $358.07 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the release of restricted shares under the company’s equity compensation plan, leaving 10,403 shares held directly. Rayha also reports 2,904.529 shares held indirectly through the General Dynamics 401(k) plan, reflecting plan activity since the prior ownership report.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is the issuer of shares that Longview Asset Management, LLC manages for its client accounts, which are treated as beneficially owned for Section 13(d) purposes but carry no pecuniary interest for Longview itself.
As of September 1, 2026, Longview beneficially owns 26,935,036 shares of General Dynamics common stock, representing approximately 9.9% of the outstanding common stock. This percentage is calculated under Rule 13d-3 using 270,557,195 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of July 5, 2026.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is the issuer in a Form 144 notice filed on behalf of Longview Asset Management LLC, covering potential sales of General Dynamics common stock under Rule 144. Longview is identified as a 10% holder but expressly disclaims being an affiliate of the issuer.
The notice lists General Dynamics common stock to be sold through BTIG in open market transactions on the NYSE, in several blocks that were originally acquired in open market transactions on various dates from 1975 through 2002. The filer states the notice is made "out of an abundance of caution" and should not be construed as an admission of affiliate status.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has a significant shareholder update from Longview Asset Management, LLC. Longview reports beneficial ownership of 27,096,788 shares of General Dynamics common stock, representing approximately 10.0% of the outstanding shares, calculated under Rule 13d-3 based on 270,557,195 shares reported as outstanding.
Longview states it will review its investment on a continuing basis and may increase or decrease its position through purchases, sales, or derivative and hedging transactions, including possible Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plans. It may elect to sell up to 12.5% of the 27,096,788 shares held as of August 28, 2026 to diversify its portfolio, and indicates these potential sales are driven by internal allocation considerations and are unrelated to matters pertaining to General Dynamics.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP Executive Vice President Robert Edward Smith reported multiple equity transactions on 2026-08-13. He exercised stock options covering 9,430 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $189.00 per share and 35,010 shares at $165.47 per share, each into an equal number of common shares. In related transactions, a total of 30,685 common shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability. He also reported 7,975.82 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, which includes share activity since his prior ownership report.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP President and director Danny Deep reported multiple option-related transactions on 2026-08-14. He exercised stock options covering 33,600 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $167.61 and $165.47 per share from grants that became exercisable in 2021–2023. In connection with these exercises, a total of 22,903 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld at prices around $395 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director Rudy F. De Leon reported a disposition of shares by making a bona fide gift of common stock. On 2026-08-11, he transferred 128 shares of General Dynamics common stock as a charitable donation. Following this gift, he directly holds 5,717 shares of common stock. The transaction carried a reported per-share value of $0.00, consistent with its treatment as a gift rather than a market trade.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP Senior Vice President & CFO Kimberly A. Kuryea exercised 28,300 stock options for an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $223.93 per share. On the same date, 21,557 common shares were delivered or withheld at $395.59 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. The exercised option award for 28,300 shares, which was fully exercisable between 2020 and 2021, now shows 0 derivative shares remaining. An additional 1,000 common shares are reported as held indirectly, described as Held by Spouse. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked as not pursuant to a trading plan.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director Peter A. Wall reported an option exercise and same‑day sale on 2026‑08‑10. He exercised 1,990 stock options for an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $223.93 per share, fully disposing of this option grant. He then sold 1,990 common shares at $396.431 per share in an open‑market or private transaction. The exercised options, which had become fully exercisable by March 2021, now show 0 derivative shares remaining from this grant.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP officer Gregory S. Gallopoulos reported a bona fide gift of 1,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-07, made as a charitable donation to a donor advised fund. Following this donation, he directly holds 124,264 shares and indirectly holds 15,000 shares through a trust.