Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $22.7 billion, up 35% primarily driven by higher commercial delivery volume [24] - Core loss per share improved to $1.24 compared to the previous year, reflecting higher commercial deliveries and improved operational performance [24] - Free cash flow usage was $200 million in the quarter, better than expectations, driven by higher commercial delivery volume and improved working capital [24][25] Business Segment Performance Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) - BCA delivered 150 airplanes in the quarter, with revenue of $10.9 billion and an operating margin of -5.1% [25] - BCA booked 455 net orders in the quarter, with a backlog of $522 billion, up more than $60 billion sequentially [26] - The 737 program delivered 104 airplanes in Q2, with production steadily increasing to 38 per month [27] Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - BDS booked $19 billion in orders during the quarter, with revenue of $6.6 billion, up 10% [31] - Operating margin improved to 1.7%, reflecting better operational performance [31] - BDS delivered 34 aircraft and two satellites in the quarter, with a focus on stabilizing production and improving margins [31][32] Boeing Global Services (BGS) - BGS revenue was $5.3 billion, up 8% year-over-year, with an operating margin of 19.9% [33] - BGS received $5 billion in orders, ending the quarter with a backlog of $22 billion [33] Market and Strategic Insights - The company is seeing strong market demand and is focused on stabilizing production and executing planned increases [5][6] - Recent trade agreements are expected to positively impact Boeing's order momentum and pricing strategies [50][54] - The company is committed to a culture change aimed at improving accountability and performance [20][21] Management Commentary - Management expressed optimism about the recovery plan's progress and the stability of operations, while acknowledging the work still ahead [5][6] - The company is focused on maintaining a strong supply chain and managing input costs amid a dynamic trade environment [17][18] - Future cash flow expectations are positive, with a target of achieving positive free cash flow in Q4 [38][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Free cash flow performance and guidance - Management indicated that a free cash flow target of around $3 billion for the year is reasonable, with Q3 expected to resemble Q2 usage [42][46] Question: Impact of tariffs and trade agreements - Management discussed the positive effects of recent trade agreements on input tariffs and order momentum, emphasizing the importance of maintaining favorable trade conditions [49][54] Question: Long-term delivery guidance and inventory management - Management confirmed that they are tracking ahead of delivery targets for the MAX program and are managing inventory levels effectively [70][71] Question: Engine anti-icing issue with 737 models - Management explained that delays in the engine anti-icing design are due to ongoing testing and design adjustments [74][75] Question: Future rate increases and production capacity - Management expressed confidence in achieving planned rate increases, supported by inventory levels and production stability [80][81] Question: BDS margin improvement and strike risks - Management reassured that the potential impact of strikes on BDS operations is manageable and that they are focused on returning to high single-digit margins [94][95]

Order Backlog and Production - Boeing's order backlog is improving significantly [1] - The company needs to increase production rates to meet the growing demand [2] Tariff and Trade - Many countries are placing orders with Boeing, potentially to gain favor [1] - The tariff deal with Japan is crucial due to Japan being a major importer for products, especially for the 787 program [2] - The current tariff situation is beneficial for Boeing and the US aerospace industry [2] Business Impact - These orders can generate substantial revenue for the company [1] - The positive tariff situation is expected to create jobs in the US [2]

Financial Performance - Boeing's free cash flow burn was only $200 million, significantly lower than the street's anticipation of approximately $2 billion [2] - Year-to-date free cash flow burn is 22% [2] - 737 production rate reached 38 per month, representing 50% of Boeing's estimated free cash flow [3][9] - Defense sector is showing a turnaround, with no losses reported for the second consecutive quarter [13] Order Momentum & Backlog - Boeing's backlog is currently at 7 years of production [6] - Year-to-date, Boeing has approximately 650 official orders [6] - Preliminary orders from trade deals amount to around 450, including deals with Qatar, Indonesia, Japan, and the EU [6] Production Rate & Targets - The company aims to increase the 737 production rate by 5 per month, targeting 42 per month initially, followed by a potential increase to 47 [10] - The aspirational target for monthly production rate is 52 to 55 [10] Trade & Tariffs - Trade deals are expected to build order momentum and support pricing, which will positively impact free cash flow [7] - Trade deals are considered a significant factor for Boeing, potentially adding substantial business [5]

Financial Performance - Boeing's increased plane deliveries led to its strongest quarterly financial results since 2023 [1]

Financial Performance - Revenue increased to $227 billion in Q2 2025 from $169 billion in Q2 2024[7] - Core operating margin improved to -08% in Q2 2025 from -65% in Q2 2024[7] - Core loss per share improved to ($124) in Q2 2025 from ($290) in Q2 2024[7] - Free cash flow improved to ($02B) in Q2 2025 from ($43B) in Q2 2024[7] Segment Performance - Commercial Airplanes revenue increased to $109 billion in Q2 2025 from $60 billion in Q2 2024[10] - Commercial Airplanes operating margin improved to -51% in Q2 2025 from -119% in Q2 2024[10] - Defense, Space & Security revenue increased to $66 billion in Q2 2025 from $60 billion in Q2 2024[13] - Defense, Space & Security operating margin improved to 17% in Q2 2025 from -152% in Q2 2024[13] - Global Services revenue increased to $53 billion in Q2 2025 from $49 billion in Q2 2024[16] - Global Services operating margin increased to 199% in Q2 2025 from 178% in Q2 2024[16]

Hey, Carl. Kelly Orford, thank you for joining us today. Uh, let's talk with Q2 results.Better than expected, a much smaller than expected loss. You're improving your cash burn substantially. A lot of that because deliveries were increasing.Can you get the cash flow positive in the third quarter or is that further out. >> Well, we've always said that we want to get cash flow positive in the second half. Certainly want to finish the fourth quarter with positive cash flow.So, we get into uh 26 with this cash ...

Group 1 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.1%, and the S&P 500 index increased by 0.3% [2] - Novo Nordisk's stock fell approximately 22% after the company appointed a new CEO and lowered its full-year guidance, citing underwhelming sales of the weight loss drug Wegovy [2] - Boeing's stock increased by about 1% due to strong commercial aircraft deliveries, with Q2 revenue growing by 35% year-over-year, and net loss narrowing to $610 million [2] - Spotify's stock declined by around 7% as the company's Q2 revenue fell short of expectations [2]

Financial Performance - Boeing reported a smaller than expected loss of $124 per share, compared to the street's expectation of a $148 loss per share [1] - Revenue exceeded expectations at $2275 billion [2] - Q2 operating margin improved to negative 08%, compared to negative 65% a year ago [2] - Cash burn significantly reduced to $200 million in Q2, a substantial improvement from $433 billion in the previous year [2] - The company is moving back towards positive free cash flow and profitability [3] Business Segments Performance - Commercial airplanes revenue increased by 81% year-over-year [3] - Defense and space revenue increased by 10% year-over-year [3] - Global services revenue increased by 8% year-over-year [3] Challenges and Outlook - Certification for the 737 Max-7 and -10 models is expected to be pushed into next year [4] - Boeing's stock is moving higher due to slashed losses and better-than-expected results, reaching a 52-week high [2][5]

Group 1 - Boeing accumulated a total of 625 orders in the first half of the year [1] - The company delivered a total of 280 aircraft during the same period [1]

Financial Performance - Boeing slowed a cash outflow in the second quarter [1] Company Strategy - CEO Kelly Ortberg initiated a turnaround a year ago, which is showing positive results [1]