If you'd invested in General Dynamics (GD): performance and returns
Looking for General Dynamics's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would General Dynamics have returned?
This calculator shows how much General Dynamics stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in General Dynamics
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,344 | +34% |
| 3 years ago | $1,428 | +43% |
| 5 years ago | $2,380 | +138% |
| 10 years ago | $2,579 | +158% |
| since inception (1985) | $38,821 | +3782% |
Return by year (General Dynamics)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +5% | $1,052 (+5%) |
| 2025 | +28% | $1,344 (+34%) |
| 2024 | +1% | $1,364 (+36%) |
| 2023 | +5% | $1,428 (+43%) |
| 2022 | +19% | $1,699 (+70%) |
| 2021 | +40% | $2,380 (+138%) |
| 2020 | -16% | $2,009 (+101%) |
| 2019 | +12% | $2,253 (+125%) |
| 2018 | -23% | $1,741 (+74%) |
| 2017 | +18% | $2,052 (+105%) |
| 2016 | +26% | $2,579 (+158%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GD return?
$1,000 invested in General Dynamics 10 years ago would be worth $2,579 today, i.e. +10%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was GD's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+40%). Worst year: 2018 (-23%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in GD since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $38,821 (+3782%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do General Dynamics's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If General Dynamics pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is General Dynamics's average annual return (ROI)?
General Dynamics's return on investment is about +10%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.