
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic delayed General Dynamics’ [GD] deliveries of business jets in the first quarter, sending sales and net income lower. The company’s defense businesses overall reported slightly higher sales and profit. Net income fell 5 percent to $706 million, $2.43 earnings per share (EPS), from $745 million ($2.56 EPS), lagging consensus estimates by 15 cents per share. Total operating margin was down 10 basis points to 10.8 percent. Sales dipped 6 percent to $8.8 billion from $9.3 billion…