Dec 31, 2020

Boeing Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Boeing's Q4 2020 results were significantly impacted by COVID-19, the 737 MAX grounding, and commercial widebody programs, with a $6.5 billion pre-tax charge on the 777X program.

Key Takeaways

Boeing reported a fourth-quarter revenue of $15.3 billion, with a GAAP loss per share of ($14.65) and a core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($15.25). The results reflect the impact of COVID-19 on commercial deliveries and services, 787 production issues, and a $6.5 billion pre-tax charge on the 777X program.

Revenue was $15.3 billion, a 15% decrease compared to Q4 2019.

GAAP loss per share was ($14.65), and core (non-GAAP) loss per share was ($15.25).

Operating cash flow was ($4.0) billion.

The 777X program recorded a $6.5 billion pre-tax charge, with the first delivery expected in late 2023.

Total Revenue
$15.3B
Previous year: $17.9B
-14.6%
EPS
-$4.21
Previous year: -$2.33
+80.7%
Commercial Backlog
$282B
Previous year: $377B
-25.3%
Defense Backlog
$60.8B
Previous year: $64B
-4.9%
Global Services Backlog
$20.6B
Previous year: $22.9B
-9.9%
Gross Profit
-$5.69B
Previous year: -$797M
+613.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.75B
Previous year: $9.49B
-18.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$4.27B
Previous year: -$2.67B
+60.3%
Total Assets
$152B
Previous year: $134B
+13.9%

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Forward Guidance

While the impact of COVID-19 presents continued challenges for commercial aerospace into 2021, Boeing remains confident in its future, squarely-focused on safety, quality and transparency as it rebuilds trust and transforms its business.

Revenue & Expenses

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