CLAIM #9393 · The Boeing Company (BA) · 2025Q4 earnings call · Jan 27, 2026 · due -
“We still expect the business to return to historical performance levels as we continue to drive execution and transition to new contracts with tighter underwriting standards.”
Jay Mollave · CFO
How to check this claim
Look at: Defense segment (BDS) operating margin
It came true if: BDS operating margin returns to historical mid-to-high single digit positive levels (>=8%), sustained over consecutive quarters
Where: Company segment financial results (10-K/10-Q segment disclosures, quarterly earnings release)
In context
“these important capabilities and achieved several important milestones in the quarter. In addition to the highlights Kelly referenced on T-7A and MQ-25, we also partnered with NASA to modify the commercial crew contract to better align our long-term objectives. The remainder of the portfolio continues to benefit from increased demand supported by the global threat environment. Performance on these programs continues to reflect the operational improvement that began earlier this year. For example, on the PAC-3 seeker program, over the course of 2025, the team was able to increase output by 33%, enabled by prior investments in capacity and a focus on lean to drive more efficient production. Overall, the defense portfolio is well-positioned for the future as evidenced by our record backlog. We still expect the business to return to historical performance levels as we continue to drive execution and transition to new contracts with tighter underwriting standards. Moving to global services on the next page. BGS continued to perform well, again delivering strong financial results in the quarter. Revenue was up 2% to $5.2 billion, primarily reflecting improved government volume. Operating margin was abnormally high due to the Digital Aviation Solutions gain. Adjusting the 2025 and 2024 for Digital Aviation Solutions, BGS adjusted revenue of $5.1 billion grew 6%, and adjusted operating margin was 18.6%. On the same basis, both our commercial and government businesses again delivered double-digit margins in the quarter. BGS is driving a keen focus on continuous improvement. For example, on the C-17 sustainment program, the team achieved an 18% flow reduction over the course of 2025 as a result of nearly 200 discrete projects generated by the team, a ke”
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SEC filings for BA ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2025Q4 earnings call.