Boeing (BA) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% from $23.3 billion a year earlier. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $116 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $5.3 billion, or $7.14 per share, in the prior-year quarter.
Operating cash flow was $1.5 billion, while total company backlog rose to a record $745 billion at quarter end. Boeing also reported certification milestones for the 737-7 and 737-10 and its selection by the U.S. Navy for the F/A-XX fighter aircraft program.
- GAAP operating earnings were $354 million, compared with an operating loss of $4.8 billion a year earlier.
- Commercial Airplanes revenue was $10.7 billion; the unit delivered 161 airplanes and booked 300 net orders.
- Defense, Space & Security revenue increased 15% to $7.9 billion, with operating margin of 6.2%.
- Global Services revenue increased 4% to $5.6 billion, with operating margin of 18.3%.
- Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $20.7 billion, while consolidated debt was $45.9 billion.
