GD monthly performance report
View GD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- General Dynamics (GD) closed November 2026 at $363.46, down 2.45% for the month and +5.64% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GD is +7.96%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($354.99), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −24.02%, with a relative strength index reading of 86.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
General Dynamics ended November 2026 at $363.46, posting a monthly return of −2.45%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.27%.
The current quarter stands at +9.53% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($354.99).
Year-to-date, GD is +7.96% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −2.66%. The stock is currently −8.90% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.96%.
| Period | GD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.11% | −0.36% | +0.47% |
| 1 Week | +2.65% | +2.59% | +0.06% |
| 1 Month | −2.45% | −0.18% | −2.27% |
| 3 Months | −7.08% | −2.37% | −4.71% |
| 6 Months | +6.71% | +0.83% | +5.88% |
| YTD | +7.96% | +10.62% | −2.66% |
| 12 Months | +5.64% | +12.25% | −6.61% |
| 3 Years | +47.36% | +71.37% | −24.02% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | +12.28% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | +9.20% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +8.24% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | +7.91% |
| #5 | Jul 2025 | +6.84% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −10.64% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −7.23% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −3.87% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | −3.50% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | −3.21% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +16.92% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.27% |
| Q1 2026 | +1.95% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.21% |
| Q3 2026 | −6.33% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +9.53% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.66% |
| 2024 | +1.47% |
| 2025 | +27.77% |
| 2026 | +7.96% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $398.96 (2026-07-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $306.77 (2026-04-28) |
| Current Price | $363.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $354.99 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −22.96% (2025-02-14) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.90% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 86 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −24.02% |
| RS Peak | 104 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 70.8 (Feb 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GD's return for this report period?
GD returned −2.45% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has GD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GD: +7.96% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is GD's 12-month return?
+5.64% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.38% versus 200DMA ($354.99).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−22.96% on 2025-02-14.