Despite strong growth in deliveries and revenue, Boeing reported a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) loss per share of (US$0.92) and a core (non-GAAP) loss per share of (US$1.24). Operating cash flow stood at US$0.2 billion, while free cash flow (non-GAAP) was negative US$0.2 billion.

Cheng Xin / Boeing beat revenue estimates and reduced its loss as deliveries rose. Boeing's Defense, Space & Security and Global Services units also posted higher sales. Boeing (BA) posted better-than-expected sales and it slashed its red ink as deliveries increased.