Cash on Hand for General Dynamics (GD)
According to General Dynamics's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.33B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.33B
YoY change
+37.5%
5Y CAGR
-3.7%
Peak year (2013)
$5.30B
Latest annual
$2.33B
Cash on Hand history chart for General Dynamics (GD) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for General Dynamics (GD) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.33B | +37.5% | ||
| 2024 | $1.70B | -11.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.91B | +54.0% | ||
| 2022 | $1.24B | -22.5% | ||
| 2021 | $1.60B | -43.2% | ||
| 2020 | $2.82B | +213.1% | ||
| 2019 | $902.00M | -6.3% | ||
| 2018 | $963.00M | -67.7% | ||
| 2017 | $2.98B | +27.8% | ||
| 2016 | $2.33B | -16.2% | ||
| 2015 | $2.79B | -36.5% | ||
| 2014 | $4.39B | -17.2% | ||
| 2013 | $5.30B | +60.8% | ||
| 2012 | $3.30B | +24.4% | ||
| 2011 | $2.65B | +1.4% | ||
| 2010 | $2.61B | +15.5% | ||
| 2009 | $2.26B | +39.6% | ||
| 2008 | $1.62B | -43.9% | ||
| 2007 | $2.89B | +80.2% | ||
| 2006 | $1.60B | -31.2% | ||
| 2005 | $2.33B | +138.8% | ||
| 2004 | $976.00M | +13.5% | ||
| 2003 | $860.00M | +162.2% | ||
| 2002 | $328.00M | -25.8% | ||
| 2001 | $442.00M | +149.7% | ||
| 2000 | $177.00M | -34.4% | ||
| 1999 | $270.00M | +112.6% | ||
| 1998 | $127.00M | -62.2% | ||
| 1997 | $336.00M | -34.9% | ||
| 1996 | $516.00M | +140.0% | ||
| 1995 | $215.00M | -43.7% | ||
| 1994 | $382.00M | +306.4% | ||
| 1993 | $94.00M | -81.7% | ||
| 1992 | $513.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 1991 | $513.00M | +346.1% | ||
| 1990 | $115.00M | +698.6% | ||
| 1989 | $14.40M | -93.7% | ||
| 1988 | $227.80M | +27.7% | ||
| 1987 | $178.40M | -8.7% | ||
| 1986 | $195.30M | +1357.5% | ||
| 1985 | $13.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from General Dynamics's reported balance sheets (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
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for General Dynamics (GD) came in at $2.33B – surged 37.5% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics cash and short-term investments delivered a -3.7% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2013 and 2025, General Dynamics cash and short-term investments plunged 56.0%, falling from $5.30B to $2.33B.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $5.30B was reported in 2013. The lowest in the available history was $13.40M in 1985.
Among 8 Industrials peers, General Dynamics (GD) ranks 7th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $9.83B.
General Dynamics Cash on Hand by Year
General Dynamics Cash on Hand 2025: $2.33B
General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.33B, surged 37.5% from 2024.
General Dynamics Cash on Hand 2024: $1.70B
General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.70B, declined 11.3% below 2023.
General Dynamics Cash on Hand 2023: $1.91B
General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.91B, surged 54.0% from 2022.
General Dynamics Cash on Hand 2022: $1.24B
General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.24B, declined 22.5% below 2021.
General Dynamics Cash on Hand 2021: $1.60B
General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.60B.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Dynamics's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for General Dynamics (GD) is $2.33B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has General Dynamics cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics (GD) cash and short-term investments changed +37.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics cash and short-term investments?
- General Dynamics (GD) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -3.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- General Dynamics cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $5.30B in 2013.
What was General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- General Dynamics (GD) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.70B.
What was General Dynamics cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- General Dynamics (GD) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.33B.
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