RBC: Connecting the dots (GD Results)Connecting the Dots: BBD flash read-through – GD's Aerospace segment drives results
What happened?
General Dynamics (GD) today reported Q4 results, with EPS coming in at $3.64, below consensus of $3.68, and revenue of $11.7B, above consensus $11.4B driven by Aerospace and Marine Systems
Sentiment: Positive
Our view.
We view the strong Q4 order and sales activity as a positive read-through for Bombardier and the bizjet production outlook. The Aerospace unit received $3.2B in new orders during what is a seasonally strong quarter, ending the year with 1.2x book-to-bill. Sales at the unit, which produces Gulfstream jets, were up 12% y/y on 39 aircraft deliveries and margins came in strong at 16.4% (vs 13.8% in 4Q22) on mix. No update was provided on the G700 certification in the release, but we expect to get an update on the call today. We note that further delays extend BBD's market leading position in large long range jets.