Mar 31, 2021

Boeing Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Boeing's Q1 2021 results reflected continued progress on the safe return to service of the 737 MAX and the resumption of 787 deliveries.

Key Takeaways

Boeing reported first-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, driven by lower 787 deliveries and commercial services volume, partially offset by higher 737 deliveries and higher KC-46A Tanker revenue. The company's GAAP loss per share was ($0.92), and the core loss per share (non-GAAP) was ($1.53). Boeing recorded operating cash flow of ($3.4) billion. Total company backlog at quarter-end was $364 billion.

Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX; resumed 787 deliveries in late March

Revenue of $15.2 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.92) and core (non-GAAP)* loss per share of ($1.53)

Operating cash flow of ($3.4) billion; cash and marketable securities of $21.9 billion

Total backlog grew to $364 billion; Commercial Airplanes added 76 net orders

Total Revenue
$15.2B
Previous year: $16.9B
-10.0%
EPS
-$1.53
Previous year: -$1.7
-10.0%
Commercial Backlog
$283B
Previous year: $352B
-19.7%
Defense Backlog
$61.3B
Previous year: $64B
-4.3%
Global Services Backlog
$19.6B
Previous year: $22.7B
-13.8%
Gross Profit
$1.41B
Previous year: $140M
+906.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.06B
Previous year: $15B
-53.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.68B
Previous year: -$4.73B
-22.2%
Total Assets
$150B
Previous year: $143B
+4.9%

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Forward Guidance

The global pandemic continues to challenge the overall market environment, Boeing views 2021 as a key inflection point for our industry as vaccine distribution accelerates. Our balanced commercial, defense, space and services portfolio continues to provide critical stability for our business.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX
  • Resumed 787 deliveries in late March
  • Higher 737 deliveries
  • Higher KC-46A Tanker revenue
  • Strong defense, space and services portfolio

Challenges Ahead

  • Global pandemic continues to challenge the overall market environment
  • Lower 787 deliveries
  • Lower commercial services volume
  • Lower tax benefits
  • Higher interest expense

Revenue & Expenses

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