NYSE$BA
Boeing · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Boeing's financial results were significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding.
Boeing reported a challenging first quarter, with revenue of $16.9 billion, a GAAP loss per share of ($1.11), and a core (non-GAAP) loss per share of ($1.70). The results were primarily impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding. The company's operating cash flow was ($4.3) billion, and it had cash and marketable securities of $15.5 billion. The total backlog was $439 billion, including over 5,000 commercial airplanes.
- Revenue was $16.9 billion, reflecting a 26% decrease compared to the previous year.
- GAAP loss per share was ($1.11), and core (non-GAAP) loss per share was ($1.70).
- Operating cash flow was ($4.3) billion.
- Total backlog reached $439 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Boeing · Revenue · Quarterly
$16.9B
Revenue by segment
Boeing · $16.9B total across 3 segments · Q1 2020
- Commercial Airplanes$6.21B-47.5%36.8%
- Defense, Space & Security$6.04B-8.3%35.8%
- Global Services$4.63B+0.2%27.4%
Forward guidance
Boeing faces significant challenges due to COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding, impacting airline customer demand, production continuity, and supply chain stability. The company is taking actions to manage liquidity and align the business for the new market reality, including reducing commercial airplane production rates and overall staffing levels.
Tailwinds
- Continue to support defense customers in their critical national security missions
- Progressing toward the safe return to service of the 737 MAX
- Driving safety, quality and operational excellence into all that we do every day
- Air travel has always been resilient
- Portfolio of products and technology is well positioned
Headwinds
- COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of the business
- Significant impact on the demand for new commercial airplanes and services
- Airlines delaying purchases for new jets
- Slowing delivery schedules
- Deferring elective maintenance
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
37 / 73 earnings
Positive
+13.4%
Q2 2017
Best reaction
-7.8%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
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| Q1 2026 | +4.9% | +5.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.7% | -5.9% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -4.4% | -8.4% | -15.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -4.4% | -6.1% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.0% | +12.2% | +24.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.5% | +0.8% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.9% | -5.7% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.6% | -10.6% | -7.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.4% | +2.5% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.7% | +3.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.8% | -0.0% | +20.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +9.2% | +11.5% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.9% | +0.8% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.4% | -1.1% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.7% | -2.8% | +21.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.0% | +8.4% | +5.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.7% | -11.0% | -20.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.0% | -1.9% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.9% | +2.3% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.2% | +1.4% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.7% | -3.0% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.4% | -3.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.5% | -4.3% | +39.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -5.2% | -5.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.4% | +0.1% | +11.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.1% | -0.2% | -13.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.2% | +1.2% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -6.7% | -8.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.3% | +1.3% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.7% | +8.8% | +20.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.9% | -4.1% | -10.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.3% | -2.0% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2% | +1.4% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.7% | -2.6% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.5% | -2.5% | -0.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +13.4% | +14.1% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.2% | -0.6% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.3% | +3.1% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.1% | +2.5% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | -1.2% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.5% | — | — |
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