The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) on Tuesday unexpectedly reported a profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a loss in the year-ago quarter. Driving the turnaround, Q4 revenues surged 57%.
Core earnings, adjusted for special items, were $9.92 per share in the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of $5.90 per share in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had forecast a loss for the latest quarter. On an unadjusted basis, net income was $8.22 billion or $10.23 per share in Q4, compared to a loss of $3.86 billion or $5.46 per share in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Fourth-quarter revenues jumped 57% year-over-year to $23.9 billion, beating estimates. The top-line growth reflects improved operational performance and higher commercial delivery volume.
“We completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems and the sale of portions of the Digital Aviation Solutions business and remain focused on promoting stable operations, completing our development programs, rebuilding trust with our stakeholders, and fully restoring Boeing to the iconic company we all know it can be,” said Kelly Ortberg, Boeing’s president and chief executive officer.