Stock-Based Compensation for General Dynamics (GD)
Stock-Based Compensation for General Dynamics (GD): headline value $196.00M · YoY +7.1%. 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
$196.00M
YoY change
+7.1%
5Y CAGR
+8.9%
Peak year (2025)
$196.00M
Latest annual
$196.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for General Dynamics (GD) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196.00M | +7.1% | ||
| 2024 | $183.00M | +1.1% | ||
| 2023 | $181.00M | +9.7% | ||
| 2022 | $165.00M | +31.0% | ||
| 2021 | $126.00M | -1.6% | ||
| 2020 | $128.00M | -3.8% | ||
| 2019 | $133.00M | -5.0% | ||
| 2018 | $140.00M | +13.8% | ||
| 2017 | $123.00M | +23.0% | ||
| 2016 | $100.00M | -9.1% | ||
| 2015 | $110.00M | -14.1% | ||
| 2014 | $128.00M | +6.7% | ||
| 2013 | $120.00M | +5.3% | ||
| 2012 | $114.00M | -10.9% | ||
| 2011 | $128.00M | +8.5% | ||
| 2010 | $118.00M | +0.9% | ||
| 2009 | $117.00M | +11.4% | ||
| 2008 | $105.00M | +22.1% | ||
| 2007 | $86.00M | +41.0% | ||
| 2006 | $61.00M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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 stock-based compensation for General Dynamics (GD) came in at $196.00M – grew 7.1% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics stock-based compensation expanded at a +8.9% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$196.00M stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 1989.
General Dynamics (GD) sits 4th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $25.00M.
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation by Year
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $196.00M
General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2025 was $196.00M, grew 7.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $183.00M
General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2024 was $183.00M, edged up 1.1% from 2023.
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $181.00M
General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2023 was $181.00M, grew 9.7% from 2022.
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $165.00M
General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2022 was $165.00M, surged 31.0% from 2021.
General Dynamics Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $126.00M
General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2021 was $126.00M.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $1.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $426.00M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $242.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $0 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Dynamics's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for General Dynamics (GD) is $196.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has General Dynamics stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics (GD) stock-based compensation changed +7.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics stock-based compensation?
General Dynamics (GD) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +8.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
General Dynamics stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $196.00M in 2025.
What was General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2024?
General Dynamics (GD) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $183.00M.
What was General Dynamics stock-based compensation in 2025?
General Dynamics (GD) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $196.00M.
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