Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

General Dynamics Accounts Receivable decreased by 6.3% to $2.25B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.6%, from $3.29B to $2.25B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows a downward trend with a -5.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Rapid growth relative to sales may indicate collection issues or aggressive revenue recognition; stability suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, minus the allowance f...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all companies with B2B or credit-based sales models.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.26B$3.05B$3.04B$3.02B$3.21B$2.79B$3.01B$2.94B$3.17B$3.13B$3.00B$3.12B$3.15B$3.17B$2.98B$3.29B$3.61B$3.30B$2.41B$2.25B
QoQ Change-6.4%-0.2%-0.9%+6.6%-13.0%+7.7%-2.4%+7.9%-1.1%-4.1%+3.8%+1.1%+0.4%-5.9%+10.6%+9.7%-8.6%-27.2%-6.3%
YoY Change-1.3%-8.3%-1.1%-2.6%-1.4%+12.1%-0.1%+6.2%-0.5%+1.1%-0.9%+5.6%+14.6%+4.4%-19.2%-31.6%
Range$2.25B$3.61B
CAGR-7.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.4%
Median YoY Growth-0.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's accounts receivable?
General Dynamics (GD) reported accounts receivable of $2.25B in Q1 2026.
How has General Dynamics's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's accounts receivable decreased by 31.6% year-over-year, from $3.29B to $2.25B.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's accounts receivable has grown at a -5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.16B to $2.41B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The net amount of money owed by customers after accounting for potential non-payments.