Biggest changeAircraft services revenue was higher in 2024 due to increased customer demand for aircraft maintenance based on established maintenance cycles, a larger installed base and customer flight activity. 35 The increase in the segment’s operating earnings in 2024 consisted of the following: Aircraft manufacturing $ 213 Aircraft services 129 G&A/other expenses (60) Total increase $ 282 Aircraft manufacturing operating earnings increased in 2024 but not at the same rate as revenue, reflecting additional costs associated with the initial deliveries of G700 aircraft due to out of station work caused by supplier quality escapes and late delivery of components.
Biggest changeInitial deliveries of the new G800 largely offset the decrease in G650 revenue with its final deliveries in 2025. Aircraft services revenue was higher in 2025 due to increased customer demand for aircraft maintenance based on established maintenance cycles, a larger installed base and customer flight activity.
Incurred costs represent work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, G&A expenses. Variances in costs recognized from period to period reflect primarily increases and decreases in production or activity levels on individual contracts.
Incurred costs represent work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, G&A expenses. 34 Variances in costs recognized from period to period reflect primarily increases and decreases in production or activity levels on individual contracts.
The process requires numerous assumptions, including the timing of work embedded in our backlog, our performance and profitability under our contracts, our success in securing future business, the appropriate risk-adjusted interest rate used to discount the projected cash flows, and terminal-value growth rates applied to the final year of projected cash flows.
The process requires numerous assumptions, including the timing of work embedded in our backlog, our performance and profitability under our contracts, our success in securing future business, the appropriate risk-adjusted interest rate 48 used to discount the projected cash flows, and terminal-value growth rates applied to the final year of projected cash flows.
We also have an effective shelf registration on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows us to access the debt markets. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES We emphasize the efficient conversion of net earnings into cash and the deployment of that cash to maximize shareholder returns.
We also have an effective shelf registration on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows us to access the debt markets. 45 NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES We emphasize the efficient conversion of net earnings into cash and the deployment of that cash to maximize shareholder returns.
Additional factors affecting the segment’s earnings and margin include the volume, mix and profitability 33 of services work performed, the market for pre-owned aircraft, and the level of general and administrative (G&A) and net research and development (R&D) costs incurred by the segment.
Additional factors affecting the segment’s earnings and margin include the volume, mix and profitability of services work performed, the market for pre-owned aircraft, and the level of general and administrative (G&A) and net research and development (R&D) costs incurred by the segment.
Net operating profit after taxes is defined as net earnings plus after-tax interest and amortization expense, calculated using the 48 statutory federal income tax rate. Average invested capital is defined as the sum of the average debt and average shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Net operating profit after taxes is defined as net earnings plus after-tax interest and amortization expense, calculated using the statutory federal income tax rate. Average invested capital is defined as the sum of the average debt and average shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Substantially all of our revenue in the defense segments is recognized over time because control is transferred continuously to our customers. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying our performance obligations.
Substantially all of our revenue in the defense segments is recognized over time because control is transferred continuously to our customers. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying our 47 performance obligations.
Operating margin increased 10 basis points. REVIEW OF OPERATING SEGMENTS Following is a discussion of operating results and outlook for each of our operating segments. For the Aerospace segment, results are analyzed by specific types of products and services, consistent with how the segment is managed.
Operating margin increased 10 basis points. 35 REVIEW OF OPERATING SEGMENTS Following is a discussion of operating results and outlook for each of our operating segments. For the Aerospace segment, results are analyzed by specific types of products and services, consistent with how the segment is managed.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue 49 and expenses during the reporting period.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
Because the parent is a holding company, its cash flow and ability to service its debt, including the outstanding notes, depends on the performance of its subsidiaries and the ability of those subsidiaries to distribute cash to the parent, whether by dividends, loans or otherwise.
Because the parent is a holding company, its cash flow and ability to service its debt, including the outstanding notes, depends on the performance of its subsidiaries and the ability of those subsidiaries to 49 distribute cash to the parent, whether by dividends, loans or otherwise.
Our reporting 50 units are consistent with our operating segments in Note O to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. We use both qualitative and quantitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment.
Our reporting units are consistent with our operating segments in Note O to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. We use both qualitative and quantitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for 2024 compared with 2023 should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, while a discussion of 2023 compared with 2022 can be found in Item 7 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for 2025 compared with 2024 should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, while a discussion of 2024 compared with 2023 can be found in Item 7 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our capital deployment priorities include investments in our business infrastructure, products and services to drive long-term growth, a predictable dividend, strategic acquisitions and opportunistic share repurchases. We believe cash generated by operating activities, supplemented by commercial paper issuances, is sufficient to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs.
Our capital deployment priorities include investments in our business infrastructure, products and services to drive long-term growth, a predictable dividend, strategic acquisitions and opportunistic share repurchases primarily to address dilution. We believe cash generated by operating activities, supplemented by commercial paper issuances, is sufficient to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs.
Other obligations, such as scheduled principal and interest payments on our fixed-rate notes, and scheduled payments in accordance with our lease agreements are expected to be satisfied using cash generated from operations. See Notes J and K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information.
Other obligations, such as scheduled principal and interest payments on our fixed-rate notes, and scheduled payments in accordance with our lease agreements are expected to be satisfied using cash generated from operations or refinancing of principal payments. See Notes J and K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information.
BACKLOG AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL CONTRACT VALUE Our total backlog, including funded and unfunded portions, was $90.6 billion on December 31, 2024, compared to $93.6 billion at the end of 2023. Our total backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations under contracts with customers as discussed in Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
BACKLOG AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL CONTRACT VALUE Our total backlog, including funded and unfunded portions, was $118 billion on December 31, 2025, compared to $90.6 billion at the end of 2024. Our total backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations under contracts with customers as discussed in Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
Additionally, we evaluate the reasonableness of each reporting unit’s fair value by comparing the fair value to peer companies and recent relevant market transactions. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we completed qualitative assessments for each of our reporting units.
Additionally, we evaluate the reasonableness of each reporting unit’s fair value by comparing the fair value to peer companies and recent relevant market transactions. In the fourth quarter of 2025, we completed qualitative assessments of goodwill for each of our reporting units.
We expect G&A expenses as a percentage of revenue in 2025 to be generally consistent with 2024. OTHER, NET Net other income was $68 in 2024 and $82 in 2023 and represents primarily the non-service components of pension and other post-retirement benefits. In 2025, we expect net other income to be approximately $50.
We expect G&A expenses as a percentage of revenue in 2026 to be generally consistent with 2025. OTHER, NET Net other income was $61 in 2025 and $68 in 2024 and represents primarily the non-service components of pension and other post-retirement benefits. In 2026, we expect net other income to be approximately $50.
The actual amount of funding received in the future may be higher or lower than our estimate of potential contract value. Total backlog in our defense segments was $70.9 billion on December 31, 2024, compared with $73.2 billion at year-end 2023. In 2024, the total book-to-bill ratio in our defense segments was 1-to-1.
The actual amount of funding received in the future may be higher or lower than our estimate of potential contract value. Total backlog in our defense segments was $96.2 billion on December 31, 2025, compared with $70.9 billion at year-end 2024. In 2025, the total book-to-bill ratio in our defense segments was 1.6-to-1.
Estimated potential contract value in our defense segments was $52.2 billion on December 31, 2024, up 37.8% compared with $37.9 billion at year-end 2023. 41 MARINE SYSTEMS The Marine Systems segment’s backlog consists of very long-term submarine and surface ship construction programs, as well as numerous engineering and repair contracts.
Estimated potential contract value in our defense segments was $59.8 billion on December 31, 2025, up 14.4% compared with $52.2 billion at year-end 2024. 41 MARINE SYSTEMS The Marine Systems segment’s backlog consists of very long-term submarine and surface ship construction programs, as well as numerous engineering and repair contracts.
The effect of a 25-basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption on the December 31, 2024, pension benefit obligation is ($261) or $272, respectively. 51 As described in Note S to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, our contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of benefit costs for our government retirement plans.
The effect of a 25-basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption on the December 31, 2025, pension benefit obligation is ($260) or $271, respectively. As described in Note S to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, our contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of benefit costs for our government retirement plans.
On December 31, 2024, we had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. Separately, we have a $4 billion committed bank credit facility for general corporate purposes and working capital needs and to support our commercial paper issuances.
On December 31, 2025, we had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. In addition, we have a $5 billion committed bank credit facility for general corporate purposes and working capital needs and to support our commercial paper issuances.
AEROSPACE Aerospace funded backlog represents primarily new aircraft orders for which we have definitive purchase contracts and deposits from customers. Unfunded backlog consists of agreements to provide future aircraft maintenance and support services. The Aerospace segment ended 2024 with backlog of $19.7 billion.
AEROSPACE Aerospace funded backlog represents primarily new aircraft orders for which we have definitive purchase contracts and deposits from customers. Unfunded backlog consists of agreements to provide future aircraft maintenance and support services. The Aerospace segment ended 2025 with backlog of $21.8 billion.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash used by investing activities was $953 in 2024 and $941 in 2023. Our investing activities include cash paid for capital expenditures and business acquisitions; purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities; and proceeds from asset sales. Capital Expenditures. The primary use of cash for investing activities in both years was capital expenditures.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash used by investing activities was $1.3 billion in 2025 and $953 in 2024. Our investing activities include cash paid for capital expenditures; business acquisitions; purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities; and proceeds from asset sales. Capital Expenditures. The primary use of cash for investing activities in both years was capital expenditures.
An additional potential source of capital is the issuance of long-term debt in capital market transactions. 46 We ended 2024 with a cash and equivalents balance of $1.7 billion compared with $1.9 billion at the end of 2023.
An additional potential source of capital is the issuance of long-term debt in capital market transactions. We ended 2025 with a cash and equivalents balance of $2.3 billion compared with $1.7 billion at the end of 2024.
On March 6, 2024, our board of directors (Board) declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, the 27th consecutive annual increase. Previously, the Board had increased the quarterly dividend to $1.32 per share in March 2023. Cash dividends paid were $1.5 billion in 2024 and $1.4 billion in 2023. Share Repurchases.
On March 5, 2025, our board of directors (Board) declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, the 28th consecutive annual increase. Previously, the Board had increased the quarterly dividend to $1.42 per share in March 2024. Cash dividends paid were $1.6 billion in 2025 and $1.5 billion in 2024. Share Repurchases.
In some instances, we require advance payments or deposits from our customers, which help fund our purchase commitments and reduce the risk of customer performance. Additionally, we have significant liabilities under our defined benefit retirement plans.
In some instances, we receive advance payments or deposits from our customers, which help fund our purchase commitments and reduce collection risk. Additionally, we have significant liabilities under our defined benefit retirement plans.
The following table reconciles free cash flow with net cash from operating activities, as classified on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Item 8: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 4,112 $ 4,710 $ 4,579 Capital expenditures (916) (904) (1,114) Free cash flow $ 3,196 $ 3,806 $ 3,465 Cash flows as a percentage of net earnings: Net cash provided by operating activities 109 % 142 % 135 % Free cash flow 85 % 115 % 102 % Return on Invested Capital.
The following table reconciles free cash flow with net cash from operating activities, as classified on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Item 8: Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 5,120 $ 4,112 $ 4,710 Capital expenditures (1,161) (916) (904) Free cash flow $ 3,959 $ 3,196 $ 3,806 Cash flows as a percentage of net earnings: Net cash provided by operating activities 122 % 109 % 142 % Free cash flow 94 % 85 % 115 % Return on Invested Capital.
The following is a discussion of our major operating, investing and financing activities in 2024 and 2023, as classified on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Item 8: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 4,112 $ 4,710 Net cash used by investing activities (953) (941) Net cash used by financing activities (3,369) (3,094) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 billion in 2024 compared with $4.7 billion in 2023 .
The following is a discussion of our major operating, investing and financing activities in 2025 and 2024, as classified on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Item 8: Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 5,120 $ 4,112 Net cash used by investing activities (1,284) (953) Net cash used by financing activities (3,190) (3,369) 44 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash provided by operating activities was $5.1 billion in 2025 compared with $4.1 billion in 2024 .
ROIC is calculated as follows: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 Net earnings $ 3,782 $ 3,315 $ 3,390 After-tax interest expense 310 315 309 After-tax amortization expense 191 201 235 Net operating profit after taxes $ 4,283 $ 3,831 $ 3,934 Average invested capital $ 32,451 $ 31,258 $ 31,260 Return on invested capital 13.2 % 12.3 % 12.6 % CASH REQUIREMENTS The following is a discussion of how we expect to meet the future cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations.
ROIC is calculated as follows: Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 Net earnings $ 4,210 $ 3,782 $ 3,315 After-tax interest expense 318 310 315 After-tax amortization expense 193 191 201 Net operating profit after taxes $ 4,721 $ 4,283 $ 3,831 Average invested capital $ 33,212 $ 32,451 $ 31,258 Return on invested capital 14.2 % 13.2 % 12.3 % 46 CASH REQUIREMENTS The following is a discussion of how we expect to meet the future cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations.
Financing activities include the use of cash for repurchases of common stock, payment of dividends, and debt and commercial paper repayments. Our financing activities also include proceeds received from debt and commercial paper issuances and employee stock option exercises. Dividends.
Financing activities include the use of cash for payment of dividends, settlement of finance lease liabilities, debt and commercial paper repayments, and some repurchase of common stock. Our financing activities also include proceeds received from debt and commercial paper issuances and employee stock option exercises. Dividends.
Capital expenditures were $916 in 2024 and $904 in 2023. Capital expenditures include equipment and facility enhancements to support new and existing programs across our businesses. FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash used by financing activities was $3.4 billion in 2024 and $3.1 billion in 2023.
Capital expenditures were up almost 30% to $1.2 billion in 2025 versus $916 in 2024. Capital expenditures include equipment and facility enhancements to support new and existing programs across our businesses. FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash used by financing activities was $3.2 billion in 2025 and $3.4 billion in 2024.
INTEREST, NET Net interest expense was $324 in 2024 and $343 in 2023. See Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information regarding our debt obligations, including interest rates. We expect 2025 net interest expense to be consistent with 2024.
INTEREST, NET Net interest expense was $314 in 2025 and $324 in 2024. See Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information regarding our debt obligations, including interest rates.
CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW 2024 IN REVIEW • Strong operating performance: ◦ Revenue of $47.7 billion, an increase of 12.9% from 2023 ◦ Operating earnings of $4.8 billion, an increase of 13% from 2023, with sequential growth throughout the year ◦ Diluted earnings per share of $13.63, up 13.4% from 2023 ◦ Cash provided by operating activities of $4.1 billion, or 109% of net earnings • Backlog of $90.6 billion, supporting our long-term growth expectations: ◦ Strong Gulfstream aircraft order activity, including orders across all aircraft models ◦ Several significant contract awards received in our defense segments, including $3.7 billion of combined awards from the U.S.
CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW 2025 IN REVIEW • Strong operating performance: ◦ Revenue of $52.6 billion, an increase of 10.1% from 2024 ◦ Operating earnings of $5.4 billion, an increase of 11.7% from 2024, with sequential growth throughout the year ◦ Diluted earnings per share of $15.45, up 13.4% from 2024 ◦ Cash provided by operating activities of $5.1 billion, or 122% of net earnings • Backlog of $118 billion, an increase of 30% from 2024, supports our long-term growth expectations: ◦ Strong Gulfstream aircraft order activity, including orders across all aircraft models ◦ Several significant contract awards received in our defense segments, including $20.1 billion of combined awards from the U.S.
We believe free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it portrays our ability to generate cash from our businesses for purposes such as repaying debt, funding business acquisitions, repurchasing our common stock and paying dividends. We use free cash flow to assess the quality of our earnings and as a key performance measure in evaluating management.
We believe free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it portrays our ability to generate cash from our businesses for purposes such as repaying debt, funding business acquisitions, paying dividends and repurchasing our common stock to cover dilution.
Ship services revenue increased due to higher volume on the Columbia-class submarine program. The primary drivers of the increase in service operating costs were the changes in volume on the programs described above. G&A EXPENSES As a percentage of revenue, G&A expenses decreased to 5.4% in 2024 compared with 5.7% in 2023 due to growth in revenue.
The primary drivers of the increase in service operating costs were the changes in volume on the programs described above. G&A EXPENSES As a percentage of revenue, G&A expenses decreased to 4.9% in 2025 compared with 5.4% in 2024 due to growth in revenue.
Navy ship engineering, repair and other services 357 Total increase $ 1,882 Revenue from U.S. Navy ship construction and engineering was up in 2024 due primarily to increased volume on the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs.
Navy ship construction $ 2,213 U.S. Navy ship engineering, repair and other services 167 Total increase $ 2,380 Revenue from U.S. Navy ship construction was up in 2025 due primarily to increased volume on Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine construction.
The Combat Systems segment’s operating margin increased 30 basis points compared with 2023 driven by favorable contract mix. 2025 Outlook We expect the Combat Systems segment’s 2025 revenue to increase to approximately $9.1 billion with operating margin of approximately 14.5%.
The Combat Systems segment’s operating margin increased 20 basis points compared with 2024 driven by favorable program mix. 37 2026 Outlook We expect the Combat Systems segment’s 2026 revenue to increase to approximately $9.6-$9.7 billion with operating margin of approximately 14.1%.
Corporate operating costs are expected to be approximately $150 in 2025.
Corporate operating costs are expected to be approximately $160 in 2026.
The vehicle programs are generally long-term franchise programs, while the weapons systems and munitions programs tend to be shorter-term in nature. The segment’s backlog was up 16.8% from year-end 2023 to $17 billion. The segment’s estimated potential contract value was $8.6 billion on December 31, 2024, compared with $6.2 billion at year-end 2023.
The vehicle programs are generally long-term franchise programs, while the weapon systems and munitions programs tend to be shorter-term in nature. The segment’s backlog was $27.2 billion on December 31, 2025, up 60.3% from $17 billion at year-end 2024.
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS INFORMATION Year Ended December 31 2024 Revenue $ 18,701 Operating costs and expenses, excluding G&A (16,638) Net earnings 785 52 BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cash and equivalents $ 474 $ 986 Other current assets 5,187 5,012 Noncurrent assets 4,841 4,506 Total assets $ 10,502 $ 10,504 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 1,500 $ 503 Other current liabilities 3,016 2,890 Long-term debt 7,210 8,700 Other noncurrent liabilities 3,170 3,281 Total liabilities $ 14,896 $ 15,374 The summarized balance sheet information presented above includes the funded status of the company’s primary qualified U.S. government pension plans as the parent has the ultimate obligation for the plans.
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS INFORMATION Year Ended December 31 2025 Revenue $ 20,716 Operating costs and expenses, excluding G&A (18,476) Net earnings 839 BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Cash and equivalents $ 482 $ 474 Other current assets 5,405 5,187 Noncurrent assets 5,403 4,841 Total assets $ 11,290 $ 10,502 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 1,003 $ 1,500 Other current liabilities 3,029 3,016 Long-term debt 6,955 7,210 Other noncurrent liabilities 2,835 3,170 Total liabilities $ 13,822 $ 14,896 The summarized balance sheet information presented above includes the funded status of the company’s primary qualified U.S. government pension plans as the parent has the ultimate obligation for the plans. 50
Overall, the segment’s margin increased 30 basis points compared with 2023 due to strong operating performance. 37 2025 Outlook We expect the Technologies segment’s 2025 revenue to increase to approximately $13.5 billion with operating margin of approximately 9.2%. CORPORATE Corporate operating costs totaled $139 in 2024 and $160 in 2023 and consisted primarily of equity-based compensation expense.
Overall, the segment’s margin decreased 10 basis points compared with 2024. 2026 Outlook We expect the Technologies segment’s 2026 revenue to increase to approximately $13.8 billion with operating margin of approximately 9.2%. CORPORATE Corporate operating costs totaled $175 in 2025 and $139 in 2024 and consisted of equity-based compensation expense and other miscellaneous expenses.
Demand for Gulfstream aircraft remains strong across customer types and geographic regions, generating orders from public and privately held companies, individuals, and governments around the world.
On December 31, 2025, estimated potential contract value in the Aerospace segment was $1.1 billion. Demand for Gulfstream aircraft remains strong across customer types and geographic regions, generating orders from public and privately held companies, individuals, and governments around the world.
Geographically, U.S. customers represented 54% of the segment’s orders in 2024 and 56% of the segment’s backlog on December 31, 2024, demonstrating continued strong domestic demand. 40 The following represents Gulfstream aircraft (in units) in backlog by region on December 31, 2024: DEFENSE SEGMENTS The total backlog in our defense segments represents the estimated remaining sales value of work to be performed under firm contracts.
The following represents Gulfstream aircraft (in units) in backlog by region on December 31, 2025: DEFENSE SEGMENTS The total backlog in our defense segments represents the estimated remaining sales value of work to be performed under firm contracts.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION The following paragraphs explain how we recognize revenue and operating costs in our operating segments and the terminology we use to describe our operating results.
In addition, we expect the growing installed base of aircraft will continue to lead to increased demand for global aircraft services. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION The following paragraphs explain how we recognize revenue and operating costs in our operating segments and the terminology we use to describe our operating results.
The contract including options has a maximum potential value of $345. 45 The following represents the Technologies segment’s total estimated contract value by customer on December 31, 2024: LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We place a strong emphasis on cash flow generation, which is underpinned by an operating discipline focused on cost control and working capital management.
Several significant contract awards in the Technologies segment leverage the Digital Accelerator portfolio of solutions in cyber, AI, cloud services and digital modernization. 43 The following represents the Technologies segment’s total estimated contract value by customer on December 31, 2025: LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We place a strong emphasis on cash flow generation, which is underpinned by an operating discipline focused on cost control and working capital management.
TECHNOLOGIES Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue $ 13,127 $ 12,922 $ 205 1.6 % Operating earnings 1,260 1,202 58 4.8 % Operating margin 9.6 % 9.3 % Operating Results The increase in the Technologies segment’s revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: Information technology (IT) services $ 302 C5ISR* solutions (97) Total increase $ 205 * Command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance The Technologies segment’s revenue increased in 2024 due primarily to strong demand for IT services, including the ramp-up of new programs, offset partially by C5ISR solutions program timing and the ramp-down of legacy programs.
TECHNOLOGIES Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue $ 13,471 $ 13,127 $ 344 2.6 % Operating earnings 1,277 1,260 17 1.3 % Operating margin 9.5 % 9.6 % Operating Results The increase in the Technologies segment’s revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: Information technology (IT) services $ 296 C5ISR* solutions 48 Total increase $ 344 * Command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance The Technologies segment’s revenue increased in 2025 due primarily to demand for IT services.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX, NET Our effective tax rate was 16.7% in 2024 and 16.8% in 2023. For further discussion, including a reconciliation of our effective tax rate from the statutory federal rate, see Note D to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
For further discussion, including a reconciliation of our effective tax rate from the statutory federal rate, see Note D to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. For 2026, we expect a full-year effective tax rate of approximately 17.5%.
Therefore, our estimated potential contract value of $34 billion is an important indicator of future orders and revenue. In 2024, approximately 75% of the segment’s orders were from additional work on IDIQ contracts or the exercise of options.
These contracts can be shorter-cycle or span multiple years, but commonly include a smaller, initially funded order. Therefore, our estimated potential contract value of $33.3 billion is an important indicator of future orders and revenue. In 2025, approximately 85% of the segment’s orders were from additional work on IDIQ contracts or the exercise of options.
Navy for advance procurement and other work for the Virginia-class submarine program 34 Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue $ 47,716 $ 42,272 $ 5,444 12.9 % Operating costs and expenses (42,920) (38,027) (4,893) 12.9 % Operating earnings 4,796 4,245 551 13.0 % Operating margin 10.1 % 10.0 % Our consolidated revenue increased in 2024 driven by growth across all segments, including double digit percentage growth in our Aerospace and Marine Systems segments.
Navy for the Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine programs and $9.2 billion of combined awards for wheeled and tracked vehicles for international customers Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue $ 52,550 $ 47,716 $ 4,834 10.1 % Operating costs and expenses (47,194) (42,920) (4,274) 10.0 % Operating earnings 5,356 4,796 560 11.7 % Operating margin 10.2 % 10.1 % Our consolidated revenue increased in 2025 driven by growth across all segments, including double-digit percentage growth in our Aerospace and Marine Systems segments.
Our total estimated contract value, which combines total backlog with estimated potential contract value, was $144 billion on December 31, 2024. 39 The following table details the backlog and estimated potential contract value of each segment at the end of 2024 and 2023: Funded Unfunded Total Backlog Estimated Potential Contract Value Total Estimated Contract Value December 31, 2024 Aerospace $ 18,895 $ 798 $ 19,693 $ 1,132 $ 20,825 Marine Systems 30,530 9,288 39,818 9,560 49,378 Combat Systems 16,142 838 16,980 8,647 25,627 Technologies 9,577 4,529 14,106 34,029 48,135 Total $ 75,144 $ 15,453 $ 90,597 $ 53,368 $ 143,965 December 31, 2023 Aerospace $ 19,557 $ 897 $ 20,454 $ 451 $ 20,905 Marine Systems 30,141 15,755 45,896 3,647 49,543 Combat Systems 13,816 721 14,537 6,236 20,773 Technologies 8,961 3,779 12,740 28,011 40,751 Total $ 72,475 $ 21,152 $ 93,627 $ 38,345 $ 131,972 For additional information about our major products and services in backlog see the Business discussion contained in Item 1.
The following table details the backlog and estimated potential contract value of each segment at the end of 2025 and 2024: Funded Unfunded Total Backlog Estimated Potential Contract Value Total Estimated Contract Value December 31, 2025 Aerospace $ 20,804 $ 1,024 $ 21,828 $ 1,120 $ 22,948 Marine Systems 36,808 15,532 52,340 11,823 64,163 Combat Systems 26,064 1,154 27,218 14,670 41,888 Technologies 9,865 6,795 16,660 33,280 49,940 Total $ 93,541 $ 24,505 $ 118,046 $ 60,893 $ 178,939 December 31, 2024 Aerospace $ 18,895 $ 798 $ 19,693 $ 1,132 $ 20,825 Marine Systems 30,530 9,288 39,818 9,560 49,378 Combat Systems 16,142 838 16,980 8,647 25,627 Technologies 9,577 4,529 14,106 34,029 48,135 Total $ 75,144 $ 15,453 $ 90,597 $ 53,368 $ 143,965 For additional information about our major products and services in backlog see the Business discussion contained in Item 1.
Beyond total backlog, estimated potential contract value represents primarily options and other agreements with existing customers to purchase new aircraft and long-term aircraft services agreements. On December 31, 2024, estimated potential contract value in the Aerospace segment was $1.1 billion.
The segment’s book-to-bill ratio (orders divided by revenue) was 1.2-to-1 in 2025, even as revenue grew by more than 15% year over year. 40 Beyond total backlog, estimated potential contract value represents primarily options and other agreements with existing customers to purchase new aircraft and long-term aircraft services agreements.
AEROSPACE Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue $ 11,249 $ 8,621 $ 2,628 30.5 % Operating earnings 1,464 1,182 282 23.9 % Operating margin 13.0 % 13.7 % Gulfstream aircraft deliveries (in units) 136 111 25 22.5 % Operating Results The increase in the Aerospace segment’s revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: Aircraft manufacturing $ 2,101 Aircraft services 527 Total increase $ 2,628 Aircraft manufacturing revenue increased in 2024 due primarily to the number and mix of aircraft deliveries, including our ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin G700 aircraft, which began deliveries in the second quarter of 2024 following U.S.
AEROSPACE Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue $ 13,110 $ 11,249 $ 1,861 16.5 % Operating earnings 1,746 1,464 282 19.3 % Operating margin 13.3 % 13.0 % Gulfstream aircraft deliveries (in units) 158 136 22 16.2 % Operating Results The increase in the Aerospace segment’s revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: Aircraft manufacturing $ 1,602 Aircraft services 259 Total increase $ 1,861 Aircraft manufacturing revenue increased in 2025 due to additional G700 deliveries.
Revenue from U.S. military vehicles was up in 2024 due primarily to higher volume on the U.S. Army’s M10 Booker combat vehicle program.
Revenue from international military vehicles was up in 2025 due to higher volume on several wheeled and tracked vehicle programs in Europe. Revenue from U.S. military vehicles decreased in 2025 due primarily to the termination of the M10 Booker program and lower volume on Stryker programs, partially offset by higher volume on the XM30 program.
The segment’s total estimated contract value was $48.1 billion on December 31, 2024, up 18.1% compared with $40.8 billion at year-end 2023. 44 Significant contract awards in the Technologies segment during 2024 include: • $50 from the U.S.
The segment’s total estimated contract value was $49.9 billion on December 31, 2025, compared with $48.1 billion at year-end 2024.
The primary driver of cash flows in both years was net earnings. Cash flows in 2024 were affected negatively by growth in operating working capital, particularly driven by the ramp-up in production of new Gulfstream aircraft models, offset partially by an increase in customer deposits driven by Gulfstream aircraft orders in our Aerospace segment.
The primary driver of cash flows in both years was net earnings. Cash flows in 2024 were affected negatively by growth in operating working capital, particularly driven by timing in our Aerospace and Combat Systems segments. Cash flows in 2025 were affected positively as operating working capital balances in our Aerospace and Combat Systems segments began to unwind.
OTHER INFORMATION PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue: Products $ 28,635 $ 24,595 $ 4,040 16.4 % Services 19,081 17,677 1,404 7.9 % Operating Costs: Products $ (24,332) $ (20,591) $ (3,741) 18.2 % Services (16,020) (15,009) (1,011) 6.7 % The increase in product revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: Aircraft manufacturing $ 2,101 Ship construction 1,525 Weapons systems and munitions 509 Other, net (95) Total increase $ 4,040 Aircraft manufacturing revenue increased due to additional aircraft deliveries.
OTHER INFORMATION PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue: Products $ 33,021 $ 28,635 $ 4,386 15.3 % Services 19,529 19,081 448 2.3 % Operating Costs: Products $ (27,965) $ (24,332) $ (3,633) 14.9 % Services (16,634) (16,020) (614) 3.8 % 38 The increase in product revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: Ship construction $ 2,213 Aircraft manufacturing 1,602 Weapon systems and munitions 258 International military vehicles 194 Other, net 119 Total increase $ 4,386 Ship construction revenue was up due primarily to higher volume on submarine programs.
Orders in 2024 reflected strong demand across our portfolio of products and services, including orders for all models of Gulfstream aircraft. The segment’s book-to-bill ratio (orders divided by revenue) was 1-to-1 in 2024, even as revenue grew by more than 30% year over year.
Orders in 2025 reflected strong demand across our portfolio of products and services, including orders for all models of Gulfstream aircraft.
MARINE SYSTEMS Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue $ 14,343 $ 12,461 $ 1,882 15.1 % Operating earnings 935 874 61 7.0 % Operating margin 6.5 % 7.0 % Operating Results The increase in the Marine Systems segment’s revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: U.S. Navy ship construction $ 1,525 U.S.
In total, the Aerospace segment’s operating margin increased 30 basis points in 2025. 2026 Outlook We expect the Aerospace segment’s 2026 revenue to increase to approximately $13.6 billion with operating margin of approximately 14%. 36 MARINE SYSTEMS Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue $ 16,723 $ 14,343 $ 2,380 16.6 % Operating earnings 1,177 935 242 25.9 % Operating margin 7.0 % 6.5 % Operating Results The increase in the Marine Systems segment’s revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: U.S.
Fixed-rate notes of $750 mature in both April and May 2025. We currently plan to repay these notes at maturity using cash on hand, potentially supplemented by commercial paper or other borrowings. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, including scheduled debt maturities and interest rates, see Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
Our plan is to refinance these notes but we will continue to evaluate our approach as the maturity dates draw near. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, including scheduled debt maturities and interest rates, see Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
The increase in service revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: Aircraft services $ 527 C5ISR solutions/IT services 493 Ship services 357 Other, net 27 Total increase $ 1,404 38 Aircraft services revenue increased due to additional maintenance work. C5ISR solutions and IT services revenue was up due to higher volume, including the ramp-up of new programs.
The increase in service revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: C5ISR solutions/IT services $ 368 Aircraft services 259 Other, net (179) Total increase $ 448 The increase in service revenue is due to demand for IT services and aircraft maintenance work.
The following represents the Combat Systems segment’s total estimated contract value by market on December 31, 2024: TECHNOLOGIES The Technologies segment’s backlog consists of thousands of contracts and task orders across a mix of U.S. and non-U.S. government and commercial customers. These contracts can be shorter-cycle or span multiple years, but commonly include a smaller, initially funded order.
The increase in the Combat Systems segment’s backlog and estimated potential contract value was driven primarily by $9.2 billion of combined awards for wheeled and tracked vehicles for international customers, $3.3 billion for various munitions and ordnance, and $1 billion for next-generation Abrams main battle tanks. 42 The following represents the Combat Systems segment’s total estimated contract value by market on December 31, 2025: TECHNOLOGIES The Technologies segment’s backlog consists of thousands of contracts and task orders across a mix of U.S. and non-U.S. government and commercial customers.
Aircraft services operating earnings were higher in 2024 due to higher volume. G&A/other expenses increased in 2024 consistent with the growth in the business. In total, the Aerospace segment’s operating margin decreased 70 basis points in 2024. 2025 Outlook We expect the Aerospace segment’s 2025 revenue to increase to approximately $12.7 billion with operating margin of approximately 13.7%.
The Marine Systems segment’s operating margin increased 50 basis points in 2025 as 2024 included the unfavorable impact of supplier cost growth. 2026 Outlook We expect the Marine Systems segment’s 2026 revenue to increase to $17.3-$17.7 billion with operating margin of around 7.3%.
The Virginia-class program has been impacted by supplier quality issues and late supply chain deliveries causing cost growth and schedule delays. 2025 Outlook We expect the Marine Systems segment’s 2025 revenue to increase to approximately $15 billion with operating margin of approximately 6.8%. 36 COMBAT SYSTEMS Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Variance Revenue $ 8,997 $ 8,268 $ 729 8.8 % Operating earnings 1,276 1,147 129 11.2 % Operating margin 14.2 % 13.9 % Operating Results The increase in the Combat Systems segment’s revenue in 2024 consisted of the following: Weapons systems and munitions $ 509 U.S. military vehicles 218 International military vehicles 2 Total increase $ 729 Weapons systems and munitions revenue increased in 2024 due to heightened demand for artillery products.
COMBAT SYSTEMS Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Variance Revenue $ 9,246 $ 8,997 $ 249 2.8 % Operating earnings 1,331 1,276 55 4.3 % Operating margin 14.4 % 14.2 % Operating Results The increase in the Combat Systems segment’s revenue in 2025 consisted of the following: Weapon systems and munitions $ 258 International military vehicles 194 U.S. military vehicles (203) Total increase $ 249 Weapon systems and munitions revenue increased in 2025 due to increased propellant production and higher volume on missile subsystems programs.
Ship construction revenue was up due primarily to higher volume on the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs. Weapons systems and munitions revenue increased due to heightened demand for artillery products.
Aircraft manufacturing revenue increased due to additional aircraft deliveries. Weapon systems and munitions revenue increased due to increased propellant production and higher volume on missile subsystems programs. International military vehicles was up due primarily to demand for wheeled and tracked combat vehicle programs.
Our Board from time to time authorizes management’s repurchase of outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market. On December 4, 2024, the Board authorized management to repurchase up to 10 million additional shares of the company’s outstanding stock. We paid $1.5 billion and $434 in 2024 and 2023, respectively, to repurchase our outstanding 47 shares.
With respect to share repurchases, we paid $637 in 2025 to cover dilution from stock vesting and exercises, and $1.5 billion in 2024. On December 31, 2025, 6.8 million shares remained of the amount authorized by our Board in 2024 for repurchase, representing 2.5% of our total shares outstanding. Debt Issuances and Repayments.