Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

General Dynamics Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 0.6% to $11.54B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $11.48B to $11.54B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -9.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$16.96B$12.90B$13.02B$11.48B$11.54B
QoQ Change-23.9%+0.9%-11.9%+0.6%
YoY Change-23.9%+0.9%-11.9%+0.6%
Range$11.48B$16.96B
CAGR-31.9%
Avg YoY Growth-8.6%
Median YoY Growth-5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
General Dynamics (GD) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $11.54B in Q4 2025.
How has General Dynamics's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $11.48B to $11.54B.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.19B to $11.54B.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.