The Boeing Company recorded fourth quarter revenue of $22.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.04) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.47). The industry reported operating cash flow of $3.4 billion and free cash flow of $3.0 billion (non-GAAP). Results improved on higher commercial volume and performance.

Operating cash flow was $3.4 billion in the quarter reflecting higher volume and favorable receipt timing.

Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $16.0 billion, compared to $13.4 billion at the beginning of the quarter. The company has access to credit facilities of $10.0 billion, which remain undrawn.

Total company backlog at quarter end was $520 billion.

Segment Results

Commercial Airplanes

Commercial Airplanes fourth quarter revenue increased to $10.5 billion driven by higher deliveries and favorable mix. Operating margin of 0.4 percent also reflects improved performance and lower abnormal costs.

The company continues to cooperate transparently with the FAA following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident involving a 737/9. Commercial Airplanes is taking immediate actions to strengthen quality on the 737 program, including requiring additional inspections within its factory and at key suppliers, supporting expanded oversight from airline customers and pausing 737 production for one day to refocus its employees on quality. The company has also appointed an outside expert to lead an in-depth independent assessment of Commercial Airplanes' quality management system, with recommendations provided directly to Calhoun and the Aerospace Safety Committee of Boeing's Board of Directors.

The 737 program continues to deliver airplanes and its production rate is now at 38 per month. The 787 program production rate is now at five per month.

During the quarter, Commercial Airplanes booked 611 net orders, including 411 B-737, 98 B-777X, and 83 B-787 airplanes, began certification flight testing on the 737/10, and resumed production on the 777X program. Commercial Airplanes delivered 157 airplanes during the quarter and backlog included over 5,600 airplanes valued at $441 billion.

Defense, Space & Security

Defense, Space & Security fourth quarter revenue was $6.7 billion. Fourth quarter operating margin was (1.5) percent, primarily driven by $139 million of losses on certain fixed-price development programs. Results were also impacted by unfavorable performance and mix on other programs.

During the quarter, Defense, Space & Security captured an award from the US Air Force for 15 KC-46A Tankers, began the US Air Force developmental flight test program for the T-7A Red Hawk, and Canada selected the P-8A Poseidon as its multi-mission aircraft. Backlog at Defense, Space & Security was $59 billion, of which 29 percent represents orders from customers outside the US.

Global Services

Global Services fourth quarter revenue of $4.8 billion and operating margin of 17.4 percent reflect higher commercial volume and mix.

During the quarter, Global Services opened its first parts distribution center in India and received a follow-on contract option to provide sustainment for the C-17 Globemaster III.