The Boeing Company: loss per share $0.34 vs $0.255 expected; revenue $24.2B vs $24.0B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | −0.340 | −0.255 | −33.3% | −7.470 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 24.190 | 23.950 | +1.0% | 23.270 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | −0.34 | −0.2550 | −33.3% | 24.19 | 23.95 | +1.0% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | −0.76 | −0.2808 | — | 24.56 | 24.26 | +1.2% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Q1 FY2026 | −0.20 | −0.6849 | +70.8% | 22.22 | 21.85 | +1.7% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Q4 FY2025 | 9.92 | −0.4385 | — | 23.95 | 22.60 | +6.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | −7.47 | −5.1600 | −44.8% | 23.27 | 22.06 | +5.5% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | −1.24 | −1.4000 | +11.4% | 22.75 | 22.15 | +2.7% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | −0.49 | −1.1700 | +58.1% | 19.50 | 19.36 | +0.7% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Q4 FY2024 | −5.90 | −1.6000 | — | 15.24 | 15.72 | −3.0% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
The Boeing Company results: loss per share $0.34 vs $0.255 expected; revenue $24.2B vs $24.0B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in worse than analysts' estimate by 33.3%; revenue above the estimate by 1.0%.
Revenue was up 3.9% from $23.3 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 3 of 4 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Revenue growth alongside a continuing loss suggests that business expansion alone is insufficient to deliver profitability for The Boeing Company. Turning activity into profits depends on manufacturing and execution costs and the mix of products and services, although the available data do not establish the cause of the loss.
The Boeing Company's operations span commercial aircraft, defense, space, and related services. Commercial aircraft activity depends on airline demand and manufacturing and delivery capabilities, while defense and space depend on program and contract execution. Maintenance, spare parts, and training provide revenue streams tied to the continued operation of customer fleets.
What to watch on the earnings call: Watch management's discussion of how revenue growth can translate into profitability and how manufacturing costs and business mix affect margins. Aircraft demand, production and delivery capabilities, defense and space contract execution, and the contribution of maintenance and support services to business stability also merit attention.
For the full analysis of The Boeing Company stock — valuation, scores and financial statements — see the stock page linked with this story.