Summary
Boeing's third-quarter 2015 filing reveals a robust increase in revenue, driven primarily by strong performance in the Commercial Airplanes segment, which saw a 16% year-over-year revenue increase due to higher deliveries and favorable mix. Despite this top-line growth, earnings from operations saw a slight decrease compared to the prior year, largely impacted by increased charges related to the KC-46A Tanker program. The Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment experienced a slight revenue dip for the nine-month period but showed improved earnings, supported by strong performance in its sub-segments. Overall, the company's financial health remains solid, with significant backlog and ongoing efforts to manage production costs and mitigate program risks. Key financial indicators show total revenues rising by 9% year-over-year for both the nine-month and three-month periods. Diluted earnings per share also saw an increase, reflecting the company's ability to generate profit. Boeing continued its capital return strategy, repurchasing a substantial amount of its stock and paying dividends. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with significant cash on hand and available credit facilities. Management highlights continued investment in R&D, particularly on the 777X program, and ongoing efforts to address program-specific challenges, such as those on the 787 and KC-46A programs.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $25.85B |
| Cost of Revenue | $21.60B |
| Gross Profit | $4.25B |
| R&D Expenses | $857.00M |
| Operating Income | $2.58B |
| Net Income | $1.70B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.50 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.47 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 681.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 687.80M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 9% for both the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2015, compared to the prior year, reaching $72.5 billion and $25.8 billion, respectively.
- 2Commercial Airplanes segment revenue grew significantly by 16% for the nine-month period and 10% for the three-month period, driven by increased aircraft deliveries and a favorable mix.
- 3Despite revenue growth, Earnings from Operations saw a slight decrease of $258 million in the Commercial Airplanes segment for the nine-month period, primarily due to higher R&D expenses and reach-forward losses on the KC-46A Tanker program.
- 4Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment revenues decreased by 3% for the nine-month period but showed improved earnings from operations due to strong performance in its sub-segments.
- 5Diluted Earnings Per Share increased to $5.92 for the nine-month period and $2.47 for the three-month period, up from $5.36 and $1.86 in the prior year, respectively.
- 6Boeing continued its capital return program, repurchasing approximately $6.0 billion in common stock during the nine-month period and paying dividends of $1.9 billion.
- 7The company maintained a strong backlog of $472.2 billion in contractual backlog as of September 30, 2015, though this represented a decrease from the prior year-end.