General Dynamics names Danny Deep CEO and General Dynamics stock costs EUR 292.10

Published on 10/08/2026 at 16:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Danny Deep becomes CEO January 1, 2027 after 25 years with the company. General Dynamics stock costs EUR 292.10 on October 8, 2026 versus EUR 292.33.

Key points in brief

General Dynamics appointed Danny Deep as CEO effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Phebe Novakovic.
The company reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 14.09 billion, up 8.10 percent year over year.
General Dynamics stock was at EUR 292.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, versus a EUR 292.33 prior close.
The next ex-dividend date is October 9, 2026, and the next earnings date is October 28, 2026.

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General Dynamics (ISIN US3695501086) was trading at EUR 292.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 4:14 p.m. CEST, down 0.08 percent versus the EUR 292.33 prior close on October 7. The company had named President Danny Deep as its next chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, according to General Dynamics on October 7, 2026.

Leadership changes on January 1

Deep will succeed Phebe Novakovic, who is set to become executive chairman after serving as CEO since 2013. Reuters reported on October 7, 2026, that Deep had held senior roles in land systems, combat systems and global operations before becoming president in 2025.

The transition gives General Dynamics an internal succession plan rather than an external leadership search. The company operates across Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies, making continuity relevant across business jets, submarines, combat vehicles and government technology services.

What does the transition change?

Deep has spent 25 years at General Dynamics, while Novakovic has led the company for 13 years, according to Reuters. For investors, the measurable operating backdrop is the second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 14.09 billion, up 8.10 percent year over year, while reported earnings per share reached USD 4.24 against a USD 3.96 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat.

Three dated operating milestones

On July 29, 2026, General Dynamics reported second-quarter revenue of USD 14.09 billion and earnings per share of USD 4.24, according to MarketBeat. On September 16, 2026, a director received 105 shares in lieu of director fees, according to StockTitan. On October 7, 2026, the board selected Deep as CEO effective January 1, 2027, according to General Dynamics.

Dividend and earnings dates

The next ex-dividend date is October 9, 2026, for a USD 1.59 quarterly dividend payable November 13, 2026, according to MarketBeat. General Dynamics is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on October 28, 2026, according to Investing.com.

Stock price and valuation context

The NYSE quote was last at USD 327.11 on October 8, 2026 at 10:29 a.m. ET, while the 52-week range stood at USD 306.77 to USD 400.00. General Dynamics had a market capitalization of USD 88.5 billion as of October 8, 2026.

General Dynamics was trading at EUR 292.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 4:14 p.m. CEST, down 0.08 percent versus the EUR 292.33 prior close on October 7. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of General Dynamics stock.