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Workers’ compensation

General Dynamics Workers’ compensation increased by 1.7% to $240.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.1%, from $253.00M to $240.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Workers’ compensation shows a downward trend with a -6.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal rising workplace safety costs or higher claim frequency, while a decrease suggests improved safety or faster claim resolution.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated short-term liability for workers' compensation claims that have been incurred but not yet...

Peer comparison

Standard for large industrial or manufacturing firms with significant labor forces.

Metric ID: other_workers_compensation_liability_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$277.00M$275.00M$270.00M$265.00M$244.00M$246.00M$215.00M$228.00M$242.00M$245.00M$237.00M$237.00M$241.00M$247.00M$244.00M$253.00M$250.00M$254.00M$236.00M$240.00M
QoQ Change-0.7%-1.8%-1.9%-7.9%+0.8%-12.6%+6.0%+6.1%+1.2%-3.3%+0.0%+1.7%+2.5%-1.2%+3.7%-1.2%+1.6%-7.1%+1.7%
YoY Change-11.9%-10.5%-20.4%-14.0%-0.8%-0.4%+10.2%+3.9%-0.4%+0.8%+3.0%+6.8%+3.7%+2.8%-3.3%-5.1%
Range$215.00M$277.00M
CAGR-3.0%
Avg YoY Growth-2.2%
Median YoY Growth-0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's workers’ compensation?
General Dynamics (GD) reported workers’ compensation of $240.00M in Q1 2026.
How has General Dynamics's workers’ compensation changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's workers’ compensation decreased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $253.00M to $240.00M.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's workers’ compensation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's workers’ compensation has grown at a -6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $338.00M to $236.00M.
What does workers’ compensation mean?
The estimated cost of employee injury claims expected to be paid within one year.