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Dec 31, 2023

Boeing Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Boeing's Q4 2023 results improved on higher commercial volume and performance.

Key Takeaways

Boeing reported Q4 2023 revenue of $22.0 billion, with a GAAP loss per share of ($0.04) and a core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.47). The company generated $3.4 billion in operating cash flow and $3.0 billion in free cash flow (non-GAAP).

Delivered 157 commercial airplanes and recorded 611 net orders.

787 production rate at five per month; 737 production rate at 38 per month.

Generated $3.4 billion of operating cash flow and $3.0 billion of free cash flow (non-GAAP).

Total company backlog grew to $520 billion, including over 5,600 commercial airplanes.

Total Revenue
$22B
Previous year: $20B
+10.2%
EPS
-$0.47
Previous year: -$1.75
-73.1%
Commercial Airplanes Backlog
$441B
Previous year: $330B
+33.6%
Defense, Space & Security Backlog
$59B
Previous year: $54.4B
+8.5%
Global Services Backlog
$19.9B
Previous year: $19.3B
+2.7%
Gross Profit
$2.7B
Previous year: $1.86B
+45.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$12.7B
Previous year: $14.6B
-13.2%
Free Cash Flow
$2.95B
Previous year: $3.13B
-5.8%
Total Assets
$137B
Previous year: $137B
-0.1%

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Forward Guidance

Boeing is focused on strengthening quality and taking comprehensive actions, including listening to input from 737 employees and working transparently with the regulator to earn the confidence of stakeholders.

Positive Outlook

  • Taking comprehensive actions to strengthen quality at Boeing.
  • Listening to input from 737 employees.
  • Supporting customers.
  • Working transparently with regulator.
  • Ensuring completion of all actions to earn stakeholder confidence.

Challenges Ahead

  • Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident involving a 737-9.
  • Immediate actions to strengthen quality on the 737 program, including additional inspections.
  • Pausing 737 production for one day to refocus employees on quality.
  • Appointment of an outside expert to lead an in-depth independent assessment of Commercial Airplanes’ quality management system.
  • Losses on certain fixed-price development programs impacting Defense, Space & Security operating margin.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income