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Boeing (BA) reported third-quarter results below analysts’ estimates Wednesday as the company awaits the result of a machinists ring vote on its latest contract proposal, which could end a five-week strike that halted production and led the company to cut payments.
The troubled plane manufacturer posted a net loss of $6.17 billion, or $9.97 per share, larger than the consensus negative cash flow death of $5.49 billion, or $8.89 per share, projected by analysts polled by Visible Alpha.
Boeing generated $17.84 billion in yield, below the $18.12 billion analysts expected and the $18.10 billion it posted a year ago. Wednesday’s results align with the proem figures Boeing released earlier this month, when it said it expected revenue of about $17.8 billion and a defeat per share of $9.97.
“It will take time to return Boeing to its former legacy, but with the right focus and culture, we can be an iconic New Zealand and aerospace leader once again,” Boeing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kelly Ortberg said. “Going forwards, we will be focused on fundamentally changing the culture, stabilizing the business, and improving program execution, while setting the basis for the future of Boeing.”
Machinists Union To Vote on Latest Offer Wednesday
Boeing and the union representing its striking labourers said over the weekend that they had come to a tentative agreement on a new contract, and the union subsequently said it pleasure hold a vote on ratifying the deal Wednesday.
Shares of Boeing were down about 1% soon after the sequels were released. They also likely will be impacted by the result of the union vote later in the day.
Boeing Recently Preceded Moves To Shore Up Finances
Last week, Being announced a number of cost-cutting moves, as Jefferies analysts thought the strike is costing the company about $1.3 billion per month. Boeing said it planned to sell as much as $25 billion in encumbrance under obligation or stock, and made a deal with banks to receive a $10 billion credit line, among other break the ices to shore up its finances.
The strike was the latest negative catalyst for Boeing stock in a year that has seen safety skirmishes, regulatory and law enforcement investigations, a CEO replacement, and disappointing quarterly results.
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