Boeing Turnaround Gathers Steam as Net Loss Narrows Sharply in 1st Quarter

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg’s aggressive turnaround plan announced in early 2026 appears to be taking hold, as the Arlington, Virginia-based aerospace manufacturer reduced its net loss by 77 percent in the quarter ended March 31.
Boeing on April 22 reported a net loss of $7 million in the first quarter versus a net loss of $31 million in the same quarter of 2025.
While Boeing is still burning through cash, the net cash outflow was $1.45 billion in the first three months of 2026—a slower pace than the $2.29 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025.
“We’re building on our momentum with a strong start to the year and growing record-breaking backlog across our business, while supporting our customers with inspiring missions like Artemis II,” Kelly Ortberg, Boeing president and CEO, said in a statement….