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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.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value500M500M500M500M500M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range500M500M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

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.