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Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized

General Dynamics Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized remained flat by 0.0% to 50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from 50M to 50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in authorized shares provides the company with greater flexibility to raise capital or issue stock-based compensation.

Detailed definition

This represents the maximum number of preferred stock shares that the company is legally permitted to issue under its co...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance disclosure; most companies maintain a large authorized buffer for flexibility.

Metric ID: other_preferred_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value50M50M50M50M50M
QoQ Change—+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change—+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range50M – 50M
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 preferred stock, shares authorized?
General Dynamics (GD) reported preferred stock, shares authorized of 50M in Q4 2025.
How has General Dynamics's preferred stock, shares authorized changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's preferred stock, shares authorized decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from 50M to 50M.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's preferred stock, shares authorized?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's preferred stock, shares authorized has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 50M to 50M.
What does preferred stock, shares authorized mean?
The maximum number of preferred shares the company is allowed to create and sell.