Boeing closed the first nine months of the year with a net loss of 551 million dollars (494.7 million euros), which represents a cut of nearly 90% compared to the 5.982 million dollars (5.367 million euros) that it lost in the same interval of the previous year, after recording an extraordinary charge linked to the delay in the schedule of the 777X program.
Among the main milestones of the third quarter, the company highlighted the certification of the 737-7 and 737-10 models, as well as its selection to design and manufacture the future sixth-generation combat aircraft of the U.S. Navy.
In terms of revenue, Boeing's billing increased by 8% and reached 70.965 million dollars (63.675 million euros) between January and September, above the 65.515 million dollars (58.788 million euros) recorded a year earlier, according to data released by the aerospace group.
The total consolidated financial debt stood at 45.900 million dollars (41.187 million euros), at levels similar to those of the same period of the previous year. In addition, the company retains available credit lines of 10.000 million dollars (8.973 million euros), which have yet to be used.
"We remain focused on safety and quality, doubling down on our efforts in Lean methodology and disciplined execution to meet our commitments and deliver the lasting performance that our stakeholders expect," said its CEO, Kelly Ortberg, when assessing Boeing's situation after recent advances.
Looking ahead to 2026, the company's forecast remains unchanged and involves delivering around 10% more aircraft than the previous year, which amounts to about 660 units.
Advances in the commercial aircraft division
In the commercial aviation business, revenue grew by 8% until September, reaching 31.674 million dollars (28.442 million euros). During that period, 475 aircraft were delivered, 5% more than in the same period of 2025, while the order book for the third quarter exceeded 6,300 aircraft, valued at 612.000 million dollars (549.000 million euros).
The 737 program continues on track towards a stabilized production cadence of 47 aircraft per month.
During the third quarter, the 777X program continued with flight tests for the certification of the 777-9 model and maintains the goal of making the first delivery in 2027.
Defense sales increase by 17%
In the Defense, Space, and Security area, revenue reached 23.017 billion dollars (20.653 billion euros) in the first nine months of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 16%.
During this period, the division was selected by the United States Navy for a contract for the design, construction, and delivery of the next-generation fighter jet F/A-XX. This order has not yet been incorporated into the order book, pending the completion of the selection and evaluation process of suppliers.
Additionally, Boeing obtained a seven-year contract during the quarter to expand the production of the PAC-3 Seeker.
The order book for Defense, Space, and Security rose to 101 billion dollars (90.630 billion euros), of which 23% corresponds to international customers.
Finally, revenues from the global services business increased by 4%, to 16.288 billion dollars (14.615 billion euros), driven by a higher volume of operations with the Government.