Capital Expenditures for General Dynamics (GD)
According to General Dynamics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.16B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.16B
YoY change
+26.7%
5Y CAGR
+3.7%
Peak year (1997)
$1.31B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$18.61B
CapEx history chart for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.16B | +26.7% | ||
| 2024 | $916.00M | +1.3% | ||
| 2023 | $904.00M | -18.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.11B | +25.6% | ||
| 2021 | $887.00M | -8.3% | ||
| 2020 | $967.00M | -2.0% | ||
| 2019 | $987.00M | +43.0% | ||
| 2018 | $690.00M | +61.2% | ||
| 2017 | $428.00M | +9.2% | ||
| 2016 | $392.00M | -31.1% | ||
| 2015 | $569.00M | +9.2% | ||
| 2014 | $521.00M | +18.4% | ||
| 2013 | $440.00M | -2.2% | ||
| 2012 | $450.00M | -1.7% | ||
| 2011 | $458.00M | +23.8% | ||
| 2010 | $370.00M | -3.9% | ||
| 2009 | $385.00M | -21.4% | ||
| 2008 | $490.00M | +3.4% | ||
| 2007 | $474.00M | +41.9% | ||
| 2006 | $334.00M | +19.7% | ||
| 2005 | $279.00M | +4.9% | ||
| 2004 | $266.00M | +18.8% | ||
| 2003 | $224.00M | -15.2% | ||
| 2002 | $264.00M | -25.8% | ||
| 2001 | $356.00M | +23.6% | ||
| 2000 | $288.00M | -77.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.29B | +210.9% | ||
| 1998 | $414.00M | -68.5% | ||
| 1997 | $1.31B | +1650.7% | ||
| 1996 | $75.00M | +134.4% | ||
| 1995 | $32.00M | +39.1% | ||
| 1994 | $23.00M | +64.3% | ||
| 1993 | $14.00M | -22.2% | ||
| 1992 | $18.00M | -78.0% | ||
| 1991 | $82.00M | -74.5% | ||
| 1990 | $321.00M | -23.4% | ||
| 1989 | $418.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from General Dynamics's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
General Dynamics (GD) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $1.16B (2025) – grew 26.7% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics capital expenditures expanded at a +3.7% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
General Dynamics capital expenditures declined from $1.31B in 1997 to $1.16B in 2025, a 11.6% drawdown.
1997 marks the peak capital expenditures at $1.31B, with the historical low of $14.00M recorded in 1993.
Within Industrials, General Dynamics (GD) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $2.05B.
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures by Year
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.16B
General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.16B, grew 26.7% from 2024.
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures 2024: $916.00M
General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2024 was $916.00M, edged up 1.3% from 2023.
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures 2023: $904.00M
General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2023 was $904.00M, declined 18.9% below 2022.
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.11B
General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.11B, grew 25.6% from 2021.
General Dynamics Capital Expenditures 2021: $887.00M
General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2021 was $887.00M.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company (DE) | $4.23B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.79B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.94B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $2.63B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $1.47B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.27B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $986.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Dynamics's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for General Dynamics (GD) is $1.16B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has General Dynamics capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics (GD) capital expenditures changed +26.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics capital expenditures?
- General Dynamics (GD) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +3.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- General Dynamics capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.31B in 1997.
What was General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2024?
- General Dynamics (GD) capital expenditures in 2024 was $916.00M.
What was General Dynamics capital expenditures in 2025?
- General Dynamics (GD) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.16B.
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