What is General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill?

General Dynamics (GD) reported information systems and technology — goodwill of $20.96B in Q1 2026.

How has General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill changed year-over-year?

General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill increased by 1.6% year-over-year, from $20.62B to $20.96B.

What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill has grown at a 0.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.05B to $21.01B.

What does information systems and technology — goodwill mean?

The current book value of goodwill attributed to the Information Systems and Technology segment.

Business Segments · Goodwill

Information Systems And Technology — Goodwill

General Dynamics Information Systems And Technology — Goodwill decreased by 0.3% to $20.96B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.6%, from $20.62B to $20.96B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Information Systems And Technology — Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 0.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ1 2026

Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects recent acquisition activity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or divestitures. High levels relative to segment assets may indicate sensitivity to future impairment risks.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the current carrying value of goodwill recorded on the balance sheet for the Information Systems...

Peer comparison

Standard across all public companies; comparable to 'Segment Goodwill' reported by peers in the aerospace and defense sector.

Metric ID: gd_segment_information_systems_and_technology_goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$20.02B	$20.09B	$20.10B	$20.11B	$20.00B	$20.16B	$20.33B	$20.39B	$20.44B	$20.39B	$20.59B	$20.46B	$20.45B	$20.76B	$20.56B	$20.62B	$20.88B	$20.87B	$21.01B	$20.96B
QoQ Change	—	+0.4%	+0.0%	+0.1%	-0.6%	+0.8%	+0.9%	+0.3%	+0.3%	-0.3%	+1.0%	-0.6%	-0.0%	+1.5%	-1.0%	+0.3%	+1.2%	-0.0%	+0.7%	-0.3%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-0.1%	+0.3%	+1.2%	+1.4%	+2.2%	+1.1%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.0%	+1.8%	-0.1%	+0.8%	+2.1%	+0.5%	+2.2%	+1.6%

Range$20.00B – $21.01B

CAGR+1.0%

Avg YoY Growth+1.0%

Median YoY Growth+1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill?: General Dynamics (GD) reported information systems and technology — goodwill of $20.96B in Q1 2026.
How has General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill changed year-over-year?: General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill increased by 1.6% year-over-year, from $20.62B to $20.96B.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's information systems and technology — goodwill has grown at a 0.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.05B to $21.01B.
What does information systems and technology — goodwill mean?: The current book value of goodwill attributed to the Information Systems and Technology segment.