Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Contract Liabilities
General Electric Contract Liabilities decreased by 1.5% to $1.07B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.1%, from $1.01B to $1.07B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contract Liabilities shows a downward trend with a -10.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong future revenue visibility and customer demand, while a decrease may indicate faster fulfillment or slowing sales.
Detailed definition
This represents the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the company has already received co...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with long-term service contracts or subscription-based diagnostic models; peers with high recurring revenue often show higher balances.
contract_liabilitiesHistorical Data
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.78B | $1.84B | $2.09B | $1.95B | $1.92B | $1.84B | $2.37B | $1.50B | $1.38B | $1.34B | $975.00M | $1.30B | $960.00M | $972.00M | $1.01B | $1.05B | $1.04B | $1.08B | $1.07B |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.4% | +13.8% | -6.7% | -1.9% | -3.9% | +28.4% | -36.6% | -7.7% | -3.4% | -27.1% | +33.0% | -26.0% | +1.3% | +4.2% | +4.0% | -1.3% | +3.9% | -1.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.7% | +0.2% | +13.0% | -23.2% | -27.8% | -27.4% | -58.8% | -13.5% | -30.6% | -27.3% | +3.9% | -18.7% | +8.3% | +11.2% | +5.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace | $1.08B | $1.06B | $1.11B | $1.18B | $1.14B | $1.11B | $1.15B | $1.08B |
| Renewable Energy | $167.00M | $149.00M | $183.00M | $206.00M | $189.00M | $177.00M | $122.00M | $149.00M |
| Power | $105.00M | $100.00M | $104.00M | $98.00M | $46.00M | $36.00M | $48.00M | $46.00M |
| Total | $1.92B | $1.84B | $2.37B | $1.50B | $1.38B | $1.34B | $975.00M | $1.30B |
Aerospace, Power, Renewable Energy were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Electric's contract liabilities?
- General Electric (GE) reported contract liabilities of $1.07B in Q4 2025.
- How has General Electric's contract liabilities changed year-over-year?
- General Electric's contract liabilities increased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $1.01B to $1.07B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Electric's contract liabilities?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Electric's contract liabilities has grown at a -10.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.80B to $1.07B.
- What does contract liabilities mean?
- Money received from customers for products or services that have not yet been delivered.