Boeing's Sales Surge Nearly 60% in Q4 on Strong Airplane Deliveries

Aerospace giant rebounds from crises, posts $23.95 billion in revenue and $8.13 billion in profit.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Boeing's sales surged nearly 60% in the fourth quarter as the aerospace company digs itself out of a string of crises that tarnished its reputation. The company had 160 commercial deliveries in the quarter, more than double the 57 deliveries in the prior-year period, marking the strongest quarter of airplane deliveries since 2018.

Why it matters

Deliveries are an important source of cash for plane manufacturers since buyers typically pay a large portion of the purchase price when their orders are fulfilled. Boeing's rebound in deliveries and sales signals a recovery for the company after facing a series of crises, including the 737 MAX issues, that had previously weighed on its performance.

The details

Boeing's revenue soared to $23.95 billion from $15.24 billion for the three months ended Dec. 31, topping the $22.6 billion that analysts were expecting. The company moved to a profit of $8.13 billion, or $10.23 per share, in the period, compared to a loss of $3.92 billion, or $5.46 per share, a year earlier. The current quarter included a $9.67 billion gain related to closing on the sale of parts of the Digital Aviation Solutions business.

  • Boeing had 160 commercial deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025, more than double the 57 deliveries in the prior-year period.
  • The financial results are for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

The players

Boeing

An American aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide.

Kelly Ortberg

The CEO of Boeing.

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What they’re saying

“We made significant progress on our recovery in 2025 and have set the foundation to keep our momentum going in the year ahead.”

— Kelly Ortberg, CEO (Boeing)

What’s next

The Federal Aviation Administration recently increased the monthly limit on Boeing's 737 Max production, allowing the company to produce up to 42 Max jets per month, up from 38 previously.

The takeaway

Boeing's strong fourth-quarter performance, marked by a surge in airplane deliveries and a return to profitability, signals that the company has successfully navigated the crises that had previously weighed on its business, positioning it for continued recovery and growth in the year ahead.