Free Cash Flow for General Dynamics (GD)
Free Cash Flow for General Dynamics (GD): headline value $3.96B · YoY +23.9%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$3.96B
YoY change
+23.9%
5Y CAGR
+6.5%
Peak year (2025)
$3.96B
Latest annual
$3.96B
Free Cash Flow history chart for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.96B | +23.9% | ||
| 2024 | $3.20B | -16.0% | ||
| 2023 | $3.81B | +9.8% | ||
| 2022 | $3.46B | +2.4% | ||
| 2021 | $3.38B | +17.1% | ||
| 2020 | $2.89B | +45.0% | ||
| 2019 | $1.99B | -18.9% | ||
| 2018 | $2.46B | -28.8% | ||
| 2017 | $3.45B | +91.1% | ||
| 2016 | $1.81B | -6.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.93B | -39.8% | ||
| 2014 | $3.21B | +20.3% | ||
| 2013 | $2.67B | +19.2% | ||
| 2012 | $2.24B | -19.5% | ||
| 2011 | $2.78B | +6.3% | ||
| 2010 | $2.62B | +6.6% | ||
| 2009 | $2.46B | -6.3% | ||
| 2008 | $2.62B | +6.9% | ||
| 2007 | $2.45B | +36.6% | ||
| 2006 | $1.79B | +1.0% | ||
| 2005 | $1.78B | +15.7% | ||
| 2004 | $1.54B | +2.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.50B | +74.1% | ||
| 2002 | $861.00M | +15.3% | ||
| 2001 | $747.00M | -4.6% | ||
| 2000 | $783.00M | -388.9% | ||
| 1999 | -$271.00M | +515.9% | ||
| 1998 | -$44.00M | -94.2% | ||
| 1997 | -$756.00M | -178.7% | ||
| 1996 | $961.00M | +385.4% | ||
| 1995 | $198.00M | +70.7% | ||
| 1994 | $116.00M | -171.6% | ||
| 1993 | -$162.00M | -134.3% | ||
| 1992 | $472.00M | -20.1% | ||
| 1991 | $591.00M | +105.2% | ||
| 1990 | $288.00M | -228.1% | ||
| 1989 | -$224.90M | — |
Free Cash Flow 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
2025's annual free cash flow for General Dynamics (GD) came in at $3.96B – grew 23.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics free cash flow delivered a +6.5% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, free cash flow reached its high of $3.96B in 2025 and its low of -$756.00M in 1997.
General Dynamics (GD) sits 7th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $5.45B.
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow by Year
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow 2025: $3.96B
General Dynamics free cash flow in 2025 was $3.96B, grew 23.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow 2024: $3.20B
General Dynamics free cash flow in 2024 was $3.20B, declined 16.0% below 2023.
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow 2023: $3.81B
General Dynamics free cash flow in 2023 was $3.81B, grew 9.8% from 2022.
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow 2022: $3.46B
General Dynamics free cash flow in 2022 was $3.46B, edged up 2.4% from 2021.
General Dynamics Free Cash Flow 2021: $3.38B
General Dynamics free cash flow in 2021 was $3.38B.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Dynamics's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for General Dynamics (GD) is $3.96B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has General Dynamics free cash flow changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics (GD) free cash flow changed +23.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics free cash flow?
General Dynamics (GD) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +6.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
General Dynamics free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $3.96B in 2025.
What was General Dynamics free cash flow in 2024?
General Dynamics (GD) free cash flow in 2024 was $3.20B.
What was General Dynamics free cash flow in 2025?
General Dynamics (GD) free cash flow in 2025 was $3.96B.
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