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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
General Dynamics Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to 500M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from 500M to 500M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates potential for future equity financing or stock-based compensation, while a decrease may signal a move to restrict dilution.
Detailed definition
The maximum number of common shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue according to its articles of incorp...
Peer comparison
Varies widely based on corporate charter and historical capital structure decisions.
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other_common_stock_shares_authorizedHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 500M | 500M | 500M | 500M | 500M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range500M – 500M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Dynamics's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
- General Dynamics (GD) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of 500M in Q4 2025.
- How has General Dynamics's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from 500M to 500M.
- What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 500M to 500M.
- What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
- The total number of common shares a company is legally allowed to issue.