Business Segments · Earnings from operations

Defense, Space & Security — Earnings from operations

Boeing Defense, Space & Security — Earnings from operations increased by 50.3% to $233.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency, better cost management, or higher margins on defense contracts, while a decrease suggests operational challenges, cost overruns on fixed-price contracts, or supply chain disruptions.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the operating profit or loss generated by the defense, space, and security business segment after...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating income reported by major aerospace and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon, though margins vary based on contract mix and program maturity.

Metric ID: ba_segment_defense_space_security_earnings_from_operations

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$155.00M$233.00M
QoQ Change+50.3%
YoY Change+50.3%
Range$155.00M$233.00M
Avg YoY Growth+50.3%
Median YoY Growth+50.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boeing's defense, space & security — earnings from operations?
Boeing (BA) reported defense, space & security — earnings from operations of $233.00M in Q1 2026.
What does defense, space & security — earnings from operations mean?
The operating profit or loss generated specifically by the defense, space, and security business segment.

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