Business Segments · Total Costs & Expenses

Defense & Propulsion Technologies — Total Costs & Expenses

General Electric Defense & Propulsion Technologies — Total Costs & Expenses increased by 9.6% to $2.84B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.5%, from $2.37B to $2.84B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Defense & Propulsion Technologies — Total Costs & Expenses shows an upward trend with a 11.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue indicates margin compression, while a decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency or scale.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the aggregate of all operating costs incurred by the propulsion and defense segment, including co...

Peer comparison

Comparable to total segment operating expenses reported by major aerospace manufacturers.

Metric ID: ge_segment_defense_propulsion_technologies_costs_and_expenses

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.75B$1.75B$1.75B$1.75B$2.01B$2.01B$2.01B$2.01B$2.06B$2.06B$2.02B$2.28B$2.37B$2.20B$2.44B$2.59B$2.84B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+14.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.1%+0.0%-1.7%+12.9%+4.0%-7.2%+10.9%+5.9%+9.6%
YoY Change+14.8%+14.8%+14.8%+14.8%+2.1%+2.2%+0.4%+13.3%+15.4%+7.0%+20.8%+13.4%+19.5%
Range$1.75B$2.84B
CAGR+12.8%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+14.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses?
General Electric (GE) reported defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses of $2.84B in Q1 2026.
How has General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?
General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses increased by 19.5% year-over-year, from $2.37B to $2.84B.
What is the long-term trend for General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses has grown at a 11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.01B to $9.60B.
What does defense & propulsion technologies — total costs & expenses mean?
The total operating costs required to run the propulsion and defense business segment.