# Boeing Reports Narrower Quarterly Loss as Defense and Services Grow

The October 27 release shows $24.2 billion in revenue, with commercial-airplane costs still weighing on results.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-27T13:05:50.646Z
Updated: 2026-10-27T13:05:50.646Z
Section: Business
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/boeing-third-quarter-2026-results

Boeing reported a third-quarter net loss of $116 million on October 27, compared with a $5.339 billion loss a year earlier, as total revenue increased 4% to $24.188 billion.

The company recorded a reported diluted loss of 26 cents per share and a core loss of 34 cents per share. Core earnings are a supplemental measure that adjusts for specified pension and benefit-accounting differences.

Commercial Airplanes revenue declined 3% to $10.72 billion. The division lost $697 million from operations, reflecting delivery mix and higher estimated production and supply-chain costs. It delivered 161 aircraft during the quarter.

Defense, Space & Security revenue increased 15% to $7.935 billion. Operating earnings reached $492 million, including a $252 million gain from the sale of HRL Laboratories. Global Services generated $5.574 billion in revenue and $1.019 billion in operating earnings.

Operating cash flow totaled approximately $1.5 billion. Boeing reported a $745 billion backlog, representing orders awaiting fulfillment rather than revenue already earned.

Sources:
Boeing, October 27 results: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-reports-third-quarter-results-302920638.html

## Sources
- Boeing: October 27 financial release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-reports-third-quarter-results-302920638.html