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Compensation and benefits

General Dynamics Compensation and benefits decreased by 54.2% to $115.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 54.2%, from $251.00M to $115.00M. 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 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher accrued compensation liabilities, which may reflect growth in headcount or performance-based incentive accruals.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax assets resulting from compensation and benefit expenses that have been accrued for fina...

Peer comparison

Standard for large service-oriented firms with significant human capital costs.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bf

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$570.00M$461.00M$311.00M$251.00M$115.00M
QoQ Change-19.1%-32.5%-19.3%-54.2%
YoY Change-19.1%-32.5%-19.3%-54.2%
Range$115.00M$570.00M
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 $115.00M 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 $251.00M to $115.00M.
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 $115.00M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The tax benefit from compensation expenses that are recognized for accounting but not yet for tax.