Boeing's losses shrink
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Boeing stock (ticker: BA) fell after the company announced a loss per share of $1.24 on sales of $22.7 billion, better than analysts projected.
Boeing on Tuesday reported second-quarter revenue above forecasts as deliveries of commercial jets surged, but that wasn’t enough to encourage investors to bid up its stock after recent outperformance.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Boeing (NYSE:BA) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session as investors focused on production delays and potential labor disputes despite reporting better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and a smaller loss.
Boeing Co. managed to slow a cash outflow in the second quarter, indicating that a turnaround initiated by Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg a year ago is paying off as the company delivers more aircraft.
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But the CEO says the company won’t seek to boost output of its 737 planes until it is better prepared.
Bottom line: Boeing shares are in a new bull market trend with a 12-month price target of $300.
Boeing’s second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period.
Boeing is set to report its second-quarter earnings before the bell. Wall Street analysts expect Boeing will halve its second-quarter loss from a year ago. Boeing executives will host an earnings conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Boeing significantly cut its losses in the second quarter, marking another step forward on its path to recovery.
Boeing and Sweden's Saab are in talks with Britain's BAE Systems about teaming up on a future replacement of Britain's Hawk trainer in a growing niche of the fast jet industry, three people familiar with the matter said.
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Boeing Q2 Results: Aviation giant's net loss shrinks over 57% at $612 million, revenue jumps 35%
Boeing's Q2 earnings showed a 57.4% reduction in net loss to $612 million, with revenue rising 35% to $22.75 billion. Commercial airplanes contributed $10.9 billion, while defence and global services reported $6.