Business Segments · D&A

Combat Systems — D&A

General Dynamics Combat Systems — D&A decreased by 6.7% to $28.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $28.00M to $28.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Combat Systems — D&A shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Increasing levels often correlate with higher capital investment, while stable levels suggest a consistent asset base.

Detailed definition

This is the non-cash expense allocated to the Combat Systems segment to account for the wear and tear of physical assets...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting expense for all capital-intensive manufacturing businesses.

Metric ID: gd_segment_combat_systems_depreciation_and_amortization

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$27.25M$27.25M$27.25M$26.25M$26.25M$26.25M$26.25M$27.00M$27.00M$27.00M$27.00M$27.00M$28.00M$30.00M$32.00M$28.00M$27.00M$27.00M$30.00M$28.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-3.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.9%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+3.7%+7.1%+6.7%-12.5%-3.6%+0.0%+11.1%-6.7%
YoY Change-3.7%-3.7%-3.7%+2.9%+2.9%+2.9%+2.9%+0.0%+3.7%+11.1%+18.5%+3.7%-3.6%-10.0%-6.3%+0.0%
Range$26.25M$32.00M
CAGR+0.6%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's combat systems — d&a?
General Dynamics (GD) reported combat systems — d&a of $28.00M in Q1 2026.
How has General Dynamics's combat systems — d&a changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's combat systems — d&a decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $28.00M to $28.00M.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's combat systems — d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Dynamics's combat systems — d&a has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $109.00M to $112.00M.
What does combat systems — d&a mean?
The non-cash cost of using up physical and intangible assets over time.