Gross Profit for General Dynamics (GD)
According to General Dynamics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $7.95B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.95B
YoY change
+8.0%
5Y CAGR
+4.7%
Peak year (2025)
$7.95B
Cumulative gross profit
$140.96B
Gross Profit history chart for General Dynamics (GD) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for General Dynamics (GD) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.95B | +8.0% | ||
| 2024 | $7.36B | +10.4% | ||
| 2023 | $6.67B | +0.8% | ||
| 2022 | $6.62B | +3.3% | ||
| 2021 | $6.41B | +1.3% | ||
| 2020 | $6.33B | -9.5% | ||
| 2019 | $6.99B | +5.0% | ||
| 2018 | $6.66B | +6.6% | ||
| 2017 | $6.24B | +10.2% | ||
| 2016 | $5.67B | -9.1% | ||
| 2015 | $6.23B | +6.1% | ||
| 2014 | $5.87B | +2.5% | ||
| 2013 | $5.73B | +15.0% | ||
| 2012 | $4.98B | -15.0% | ||
| 2011 | $5.86B | -0.9% | ||
| 2010 | $5.91B | +5.0% | ||
| 2009 | $5.63B | +4.8% | ||
| 2008 | $5.37B | +72.6% | ||
| 2007 | $3.11B | +18.6% | ||
| 2006 | $2.63B | +20.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.18B | +12.1% | ||
| 2004 | $1.94B | +34.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.45B | -8.7% | ||
| 2002 | $1.58B | +6.5% | ||
| 2001 | $1.49B | +11.8% | ||
| 2000 | $1.33B | -32.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.97B | +24.2% | ||
| 1998 | $1.59B | +98.5% | ||
| 1997 | $800.00M | +90.5% | ||
| 1996 | $420.00M | +19.0% | ||
| 1995 | $353.00M | -1.9% | ||
| 1994 | $360.00M | -1.4% | ||
| 1993 | $365.00M | +58.0% | ||
| 1992 | $231.00M | -66.8% | ||
| 1991 | $695.00M | -260.5% | ||
| 1990 | -$433.00M | -145.8% | ||
| 1989 | $944.80M | +11.3% | ||
| 1988 | $848.50M | -48.2% | ||
| 1987 | $1.64B | +4.2% | ||
| 1986 | $1.57B | +10.1% | ||
| 1985 | $1.43B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from General Dynamics's reported income 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, General Dynamics (GD) reported gross profit of $7.95B – grew 8.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics gross profit delivered a +4.7% annualised rate; sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $7.95B, with the historical low of -$433.00M recorded in 1990.
General Dynamics (GD) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $15.42B.
General Dynamics Gross Profit by Year
General Dynamics Gross Profit 2025: $7.95B
General Dynamics gross profit in 2025 was $7.95B, grew 8.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
General Dynamics Gross Profit 2024: $7.36B
General Dynamics gross profit in 2024 was $7.36B, grew 10.4% from 2023.
General Dynamics Gross Profit 2023: $6.67B
General Dynamics gross profit in 2023 was $6.67B, edged up 0.8% from 2022.
General Dynamics Gross Profit 2022: $6.62B
General Dynamics gross profit in 2022 was $6.62B, edged up 3.3% from 2021.
General Dynamics Gross Profit 2021: $6.41B
General Dynamics gross profit in 2021 was $6.41B.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Dynamics's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for General Dynamics (GD) is $7.95B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has General Dynamics gross profit changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics (GD) gross profit changed +8.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics gross profit?
- General Dynamics (GD) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +4.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- General Dynamics gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.95B in 2025.
What was General Dynamics gross profit in 2024?
- General Dynamics (GD) gross profit in 2024 was $7.36B.
What was General Dynamics gross profit in 2025?
- General Dynamics (GD) gross profit in 2025 was $7.95B.
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