GD Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures how much a company's sales increased compared to the same period last year; GD's current 8.1% means its revenue expanded at that rate.
Sector Performance
46th percentileGD
8.1%
Sector Median
9.0%
Sector Avg
14.8%
Prior Period
10.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures how much a company's sales increased compared to the same period last year; GD's current 8.1% means its revenue expanded at that rate.
This sits just below the sector median of 8.9%, with GD ranking in the 47th percentile among sector peers — essentially mid-pack. The trend data is N/A, but the available figures show YoY change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter revenue growth fell 21.4% from the prior period, and the two most recent annual readings are 8.1% then 10.3% (older). The level is close to the sector norm, but the sharp quarterly drop suggests recent momentum has weakened even if the yearly comparison still looks healthy. For an investor, this combination points to moderate risk: the steady YoY picture offers some support, but the quarterly decline could signal slowing demand ahead. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the revenue level is unremarkable versus peers, and the conflicting quarterly and yearly signals do not tilt clearly bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about GD?
Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.
How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?
Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.
Who are GD's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?
The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: TMUS (7.9%), MCK (7.7%), SIEGY (7.3%), CB (7.2%), MHK (6.8%).
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The Formula
(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4
Why It Matters
Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.
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8.1%
Sector Median
9.0%
Sector Avg
14.8%
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