Boeing Company Reports Quarterly Profit Driven by Major Asset Divestiture as Operational Divisions Face Ongoing Losses
Boeing Company reported a fourth-quarter profit of 8.22 billion dollars fueled by a major asset sale. However, core operational losses continue to persist.
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The Boeing Company reported a net profit of $8.22 billion or $10.23 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, which contrasts with a loss of $3.86 billion or $5.46 per share in the same period of 2024. This profitability was primarily driven by the $10.6 billion sale of the Jeppesen digital aviation services provider, a transaction that closed during the fourth quarter. Excluding this windfall, core operations for the manufacturer based in the US 
USshowed a loss of $9.92 per share, significantly wider than the 39-cent loss per share projected by market analysts.
USshowed a loss of $9.92 per share, significantly wider than the 39-cent loss per share projected by market analysts.Underlying business health remained under pressure as the commercial airplane unit posted a quarterly loss of $632 million, and the defense and space unit recorded a loss of $507 million. Chief Financial Officer Jay Malave jay malavenoted that quarterly revenue rose 57% to $23.95 billion, surpassing expectations of $22.6 billion. However, the company recorded a $565 million charge on the KC-46 aerial-refueling tanker program due to increased production support and supply chain costs. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg kelly ortbergstated that he expects this KC-46 charge to be a one-time event.
