Boeing reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $22.2 billion. This figure represents a 14% increase year-over-year. The company posted a core loss of $0.20 per share. This result significantly outperformed analyst expectations of a $0.95 per share loss.
The total backlog reached a record $695 billion. The order book includes more than 6,100 commercial airplanes. Higher commercial delivery volumes and improved operational performance drove the quarterly results.
The Defense, Space & Security division generated $7.6 billion in revenue, exceeding estimates. Boeing shares rose following the announcement. The performance suggests that operational efficiency and cost management efforts are yielding results. These results provide a positive signal for the broader aerospace and defense sector.