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 September 2026 at $360.00, down 3.06% for the month and +10.29% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GD is +6.93%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.48% versus its 200-day moving average ($354.73), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −9.39%, with a relative strength index reading of 94.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.
General Dynamics ended September 2026 at $360.00, posting a monthly return of −3.06%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.36%.
The current quarter stands at +1.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.48% versus the 200-day moving average ($354.73).
Year-to-date, GD is +6.93% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −3.64%. The stock is currently −9.77% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.96%.
| Period | GD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.39% | −0.44% | +0.83% |
| 1 Week | +2.08% | −1.10% | +3.17% |
| 1 Month | −3.06% | −1.69% | −1.36% |
| 3 Months | −0.06% | −0.10% | +0.04% |
| 6 Months | +1.74% | +13.21% | −11.47% |
| YTD | +6.93% | +10.58% | −3.64% |
| 12 Months | +10.29% | +14.25% | −3.96% |
| 3 Years | +60.68% | +70.07% | −9.39% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | +9.20% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +8.24% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | +7.91% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | +6.84% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +5.14% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −7.23% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −3.87% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −3.50% |
| #4 | Jun 2024 | −3.21% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | −3.15% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +7.00% |
| Q3 2025 | +16.92% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.27% |
| Q1 2026 | +1.95% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.21% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.66% |
| 2024 | +1.47% |
| 2025 | +27.77% |
| 2026 | +6.93% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $398.96 (2026-07-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $306.77 (2026-04-28) |
| Current Price | $360.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $354.73 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.48% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −22.96% (2025-02-14) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.77% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 94.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −9.39% |
| RS Peak | 115.3 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 78.5 (Feb 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GD's return for this report period?
GD returned −3.06% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has GD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GD: +6.93% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is GD's 12-month return?
+10.29% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.48% versus 200DMA ($354.73).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−22.96% on 2025-02-14.