The Boeing Company
BA
$198.05 -3.18%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace Defense
Q2 2024
Published: Jul 31, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $16.87B down 14.6% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-2.33 decreased by 832% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 7.3%
  • Net income of -1.44B
  • ""We're committed to improving our quality management systems and stabilizing our operations."" - Dave Calhoun

The Boeing Company (BA) QQ2 2024 Financial Analysis - Striving for Stability Amidst Challenges

Executive Summary

The Boeing Company reported Q2 2024 revenues of $16.87 billion, a slight increase from the previous quarter but a 14.6% decrease year-over-year. The company continued to face challenges with production volumes and quality management as it moves towards its recovery phase post-accident and amid ongoing supply chain adjustments. The net loss for the quarter reached $1.44 billion, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of -$2.33. Management underscored their commitment to transparency and stability, emphasizing the importance of quality improvements. The announcement of the planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is pivotal in this strategy, as Boeing seeks to regain control over its production quality and efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

16.87B
QoQ: 1.79% | YoY:-14.61%

Gross Profit

1.23B
7.29% margin
QoQ: -34.49% | YoY:-36.62%

Operating Income

-1.09B
QoQ: -1 167.44% | YoY:-1 001.01%

Net Income

-1.44B
QoQ: -319.53% | YoY:-865.77%

EPS

-2.33
QoQ: -316.07% | YoY:-832.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

**Revenue Performance:** Q2 2024 revenue of $16.87 billion reflects a 1.8% QoQ increase but a notable 14.6% YoY decline, primarily due to lower commercial airplane deliveries. Boeing delivered only 92 airplanes during the quarter compared to higher deliveries in prior years. **Profitability:** Gross profit decreased significantly to $1.23 billion (7.3% gross profit margin), a reduction of 36.6% YoY, reflecting the pressures on operating income, which reported a loss of $1.09 billion. **Cash Flow...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 19,496.00 -0.16 +17.7% View
Q4 2024 15,242.00 -5.45 -30.8% View
Q3 2024 17,840.00 -9.97 -1.5% View
Q2 2024 16,866.00 -2.33 -14.6% View
Q1 2024 16,569.00 -0.56 -7.5% View