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Notional
General Dynamics Notional decreased by 3.5% to $8.2B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.0%, from $5.9B to $8.2B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Notional shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a larger hedging program to mitigate market volatility, while a decrease may signal reduced risk exposure or a change in hedging strategy.
Detailed definition
This represents the total face value of derivative contracts, such as interest rate swaps or foreign currency hedges, us...
Peer comparison
Defense contractors often use these to hedge against currency fluctuations in international contracts and interest rate changes on debt.
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other_derivative_notional_amountHistorical 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 | $7.6B | $7.5B | $6.8B | $7.5B | $6.5B | $6B | $6.9B | $5.6B | $6B | $5.7B | $5.7B | $6.1B | $7.1B | $7.1B | $6.2B | $5.9B | $6.3B | $5.6B | $8.5B | $8.2B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.3% | -9.3% | +10.3% | -13.3% | -7.7% | +15.0% | -18.8% | +7.1% | -5.0% | +0.0% | +7.0% | +16.4% | +0.0% | -12.7% | -4.8% | +6.8% | -11.1% | +51.8% | -3.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -14.5% | -20.0% | +1.5% | -25.3% | -7.7% | -5.0% | -17.4% | +8.9% | +18.3% | +24.6% | +8.8% | -3.3% | -11.3% | -21.1% | +37.1% | +39.0% |
Range$5.6B – $8.5B
CAGR+1.6%
Avg YoY Growth+0.8%
Median YoY Growth-4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Dynamics's notional?
- General Dynamics (GD) reported notional of $8.2B in Q1 2026.
- How has General Dynamics's notional changed year-over-year?
- General Dynamics's notional increased by 39.0% year-over-year, from $5.9B to $8.2B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's notional?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's notional has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.4B to $8.5B.
- What does notional mean?
- The total face value of the financial contracts used to hedge against market risks.