Boeing Reports $745 Billion Backlog for Third Quarter 2026

Boeing reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $116 million. The company also reported $1.5 billion in operating cash flow and $0.5 billion in free cash flow.

Key details

• Boeing reported $745 billion in total backlog at quarter-end, including a commercial backlog of more than 6,300 aircraft valued at $612 billion.
• The company reported 300 net commercial orders and delivered 161 commercial aircraft in the quarter, including 124 737s. Its 2026 total through nine months was 475 deliveries.
• The FAA issued amended type certification for the 737-7 during the quarter. Boeing said the FAA certified the 737-10 in October 2026.
• Boeing reported $20.7 billion in cash and investments and $45.9 billion in debt at quarter-end.
• Commercial Airplanes posted $10.7 billion in revenue and a $697 million operating loss.
• Defense, Space & Security reported $7.9 billion in revenue, up 15%, and $492 million in operating earnings. Boeing Global Services reported $5.6 billion in revenue, up 4%, and an 18.3% operating margin.
• Boeing said 777-9 certification flight testing continued and projected its first delivery for 2027.

Boeing reported 300 net commercial orders in the third quarter.

Why it matters

The order and delivery figures show the scale of Boeing’s commercial aircraft activity, while the backlog gives airlines and suppliers a view of the company’s recorded future orders. Certification of the 737-7 and 737-10 adds two aircraft variants to the manufacturer’s program milestones.

What happens next

Boeing’s next milestones include the 777-9 flight-test campaign and its projected first delivery in 2027. Which Boeing aircraft milestone will you be watching next?