Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired
Aerospace — Goodwill Acquired
General Dynamics Aerospace — Goodwill Acquired remained flat by 0.0% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 122.2%, from $2.25M to $5.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Aerospace — Goodwill Acquired shows a downward trend with a -11.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, while a decrease indicates a focus on organic growth or a lack of suitable acquisition targets.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total value of goodwill recognized on the balance sheet resulting from business combinations...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by aerospace and defense firms as 'Goodwill from Acquisitions' or 'Acquisition-related Intangibles' in segment notes.
Metric ID:
gd_segment_aerospace_goodwill_acquired_during_periodHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $33.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.00M | $20.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -100.0% | — | — | +122.2% |
Range$0.00 – $33.00M
CAGR-11.8%
Avg YoY Growth+11.1%
Median YoY Growth+11.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Dynamics's aerospace — goodwill acquired?
- General Dynamics (GD) reported aerospace — goodwill acquired of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has General Dynamics's aerospace — goodwill acquired changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics's aerospace — goodwill acquired increased by 122.2% year-over-year, from $2.25M to $5.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's aerospace — goodwill acquired?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Dynamics's aerospace — goodwill acquired has grown at a -11.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $33.00M to $20.00M.
- What does aerospace — goodwill acquired mean?
- The total value of intangible assets added to the balance sheet through business acquisitions within the Aerospace segment during the year.