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Compensation and benefits

General Dynamics Compensation and benefits decreased by 54.2% to $115M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 54.2%, from $251M to $115M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -35.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with higher stock-based compensation or pension accruals, while a decrease reflects the realization of these tax benefits.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax asset created by timing differences between the recognition of compensation and benefit...

Peer comparison

Standard across most large corporations, though sensitive to the mix of cash vs. equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bf

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$570M$461M$311M$251M$115M
QoQ Change-19.1%-32.5%-19.3%-54.2%
YoY Change-19.1%-32.5%-19.3%-54.2%
Range$115M$570M
CAGR-79.8%
Avg YoY Growth-31.3%
Median YoY Growth-25.9%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's compensation and benefits?
General Dynamics (GD) reported compensation and benefits of $115M in Q4 2025.
How has General Dynamics's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's compensation and benefits decreased by 54.2% year-over-year, from $251M to $115M.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's compensation and benefits has grown at a -35.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.04B to $115M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The tax savings expected from future deductions related to employee compensation and benefits.