Summary
Boeing Co. (BA) reported its first-quarter 2026 results, showing a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $90 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. This represents a widening of the loss compared to the prior year's first quarter, which saw a loss of $123 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. Total revenues increased to $22.2 billion from $19.5 billion year-over-year, driven by growth in the Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security segments. The company's balance sheet reflects a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, while inventories have grown. Significant progress has been made in reducing overall debt. The acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is proceeding, with preliminary purchase price allocations being finalized. Investors should note the ongoing challenges in the Commercial Airplanes segment, which continues to report an operating loss, and the substantial reach-forward losses on several long-term fixed-price contracts, particularly in the Defense, Space & Security segment.
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased 14.5% to $22.2 billion, driven by higher sales in Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security.
- 2Net loss attributable to Boeing common shareholders was $90 million ($0.11/share) compared to a loss of $123 million ($0.16/share) in the prior year.
- 3Inventories increased to $87.2 billion from $84.7 billion, while cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9.4 billion from $10.9 billion.
- 4Total debt decreased to $47.2 billion from $54.1 billion.
- 5The acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is reflected in the financials, with preliminary purchase price allocation showing significant goodwill ($10.36 billion).
- 6Commercial Airplanes segment reported an operating loss of $563 million, an increase from $537 million in the prior year.
- 7Multiple long-term fixed-price contracts, including VC-25B, KC-46A Tanker, MQ-25, T-7A Red Hawk, and Commercial Crew, continue to carry significant reach-forward losses, posing ongoing financial risk.