Boeing's Turnaround Takes Flight Above Expectations

• Boeing reports a 57% revenue increase in Q4 2025, exceeding analysts' estimates.
• Airplane deliveries doubled in 2025, reaching the highest level since 2018.
• The company forecasts positive free cash flow of $1-$3 billion for 2026, aiming for $10 billion in the long term.
• Boeing delivered 600 airplanes in 2025, surpassing Airbus in net orders with 1,173.

Ogre-ly Good News for Boeing's Bottom Line

Well, howdy folks. Shrek here, reporting from me swamp... err, I mean, on Boeing's recent financial escapades. Seems like even this old ogre can appreciate a good turnaround story, and Boeing's Q4 numbers are lookin' greener than my complexion. They raked in $23.9 billion, a whopping 57% jump from last year. That's enough to buy a whole lotta swamp real estate, let me tell ya.

Deliveries Take Flight Like Donkey on Espresso

And what's drivin' this green rush? Airplanes, of course. Boeing delivered 600 of those metal birds last year, double the amount from the year before. That's the most they've shipped since 2018, which means they're finally shakin' off the dust from those… uh… incidents. I reckon those planes are flyin' faster than Donkey when he spots a dragon, which is impressive. If you are interested in other business news, perhaps you would enjoy an article on Trump's Surprising U-Turn: Nexstar-Tegna Deal Gets the Green Light, it is definitely very interesting too.

Cash Flow: From Swamp Gas to Sweet Gold

Now, the real ogre-sized news is the cash flow. Boeing's expectin' a positive free cash flow between $1 billion and $3 billion for 2026. That's like turnin' swamp gas into gold, folks. CEO Kelly Ortberg says they're marchin' towards a $10 billion free cash flow number. Sounds like someone's been sippin' on fairy dust, but hey, I'm all for optimism. After all, even Fiona found somethin' to love in this old ogre.

Max-imum Effort, Max-imum Deliveries

Of course, not everything's sunshine and rainbows. They still gotta get the thumbs-up from the FAA for those Max increases. Remember that mid-air blowout? Yeah, still a bit of a sore spot. And investors are breathin' down their necks for updates on those delayed planes. But hey, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was a reliable aircraft manufacturer. It takes hard work, a bit of luck, and maybe a pinch of magic from yours truly.

Airbus vs. Boeing: An Ogre-Sized Rivalry

Now, let's not forget about that other plane maker across the pond, Airbus. They delivered more planes overall, but Boeing outsold 'em in net orders. It's like the annual ogre pie-eating contest – fierce competition, but everyone ends up covered in… well, you get the picture. Airlines are lookin' ahead to the 2030s, snatchin' up delivery slots like villagers grabbin' pitchforks. It's a jungle out there, even in the sky.

The Road Ahead: Shrek's Words of Wisdom

So, what's the moral of the story? Boeing's makin' progress, but they're not out of the swamp yet. They gotta keep deliverin' those planes, get the regulators on their side, and keep those investors happy. It ain't gonna be easy, but as I always say, "Better out than in." And remember, even an ogre like me can appreciate a good comeback story. Keep flyin' high, Boeing, and maybe, just maybe, I'll consider takin' a ride on one of your planes someday. Just make sure there's extra legroom for my swamp-sized feet.