Boeing reports third quarter results
Total company backlog of $511 billion, including over 5,400 commercial airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($9.97) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($10.44) primarily reflecting impacts of the IAM work stoppage and previously announced charges on commercial and defense programs. Boeing reported operating cash flow of ($1.3) billion and free cash flow of ($2.0) billion (non-GAAP).
Operating cash flow was ($1.3) billion in the quarter reflecting lower commercial widebody deliveries, as well as unfavorable working capital timing, including the impact of the IAM work stoppage.
Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $10.5 billion, compared to $12.6 billion at the beginning of the quarter driven by free cash flow usage in the quarter. In October, the company entered into a new $10.0 billion short-term credit facility and now has access to total credit facilities of $20.0 billion, which remain undrawn.
Total company backlog at quarter end was $511 billion.
Segment Results
Commercial Airplanes
Commercial Airplanes third quarter revenue of $7.4 billion and operating margin of (54.0) percent reflect previously announced pre-tax charges of $3.0 billion on the 777X and 767 programs as well as the IAM work stoppage and higher period expense, including research and development.
The 787 program is currently producing at 4 per month and maintains plans to return to 5 per month by year end. In the quarter, Commercial Airplanes booked 49 net orders and delivered 116 airplanes, with backlog of over 5,400 airplanes valued at $428 billion.
Defense, Space & Security
Defense, Space & Security third quarter revenue of $5.5 billion and operating margin of (43.1) percent reflect the previously announced pre-tax charges of $2.0 billion on the T-7A, KC-46A Tanker, Commercial Crew, and MQ-25 programs. Results also reflect unfavorable performance on other programs.
During the quarter, Defense, Space & Security delivered the first production MH-139A to the US Air Force and definitized a contract for two E-7A Wedgetails from the US Air Force. Backlog at Defense, Space & Security was $62 billion, of which 28 percent represents orders from customers outside the US.
Global Services
Global Services third quarter revenue of $4.9 billion and operating margin of 17.0 percent reflect higher commercial volume and mix.
During the quarter, Global Services secured agreements for Landing Gear Exchange Program and Integrated Material Management with All Nippon Airways and a KC-135 spares contract from the US Air Force.
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency