Boeing Reports Wider-Than-Expected Q2 Loss Despite Revenue Beat
Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) reported a wider-than-expected adjusted loss for the second quarter, with an EPS of -$0.76 against analyst expectations of -$0.29 per share. However, revenue rose to $24.6 billion—8% year-over-year and above forecasts—and aircraft deliveries increased from 150 in Q2 2025 to 171 this quarter. The company also reported positive operating cash flow of $1.4 billion and a record order backlog of $715 billion, including over 6,200 commercial planes. The Commercial Airplanes division saw an 8% revenue increase but remained unprofitable with an operating margin of -2.7%. Production for the 737 programme is ramping up to 47 aircraft per month, and certification testing was completed on schedule for both the 737-7 and 737-10 models. The Defence division reported a revenue increase but faced program losses related to the VC-25B aircraft. Boeing's stock rose approximately 1.2% following the earnings report, despite mixed results across segments.
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