Revenue in Boeing<\/b>\u2019s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business grew by 10% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, alongside improvements in operating margin and gains in backlog. <\/p>\n
BDS revenue in Q2 was $6.6 billion. The segment posted $110 million in earnings from operations, compared to a loss of $913 million in the same time last year. <\/p>\n
Operating margin was 1.7% during the quarter, compared to -15.2% in the same time last year. CFO Brian West told investors on Tuesday that BDS is continuing to work toward the goal of reaching high single-digit margins. <\/p>\n
West added that performance is stabilizing on 25% of the portfolio which includes satellite programs and fighter aircraft. <\/p>\n
BDS delivered two satellites during the quarter \u2014 two O3b mPOWER satellites, delivered to SES. The satellites launched on July 22.<\/p>\n
Backlog at Defense, Space & Security grew to $74 billion, with BDS adding $12 billion to the backlog during Q2. Boeing reports that 22% of BDS backlog represents orders from customers outside of the U.S. <\/p>\n
Boeing also highlighted the $2.8 billion contract awarded by U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) earlier this month to build the first two Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) satellites for space-based nuclear command and control and communication. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis contract is consistent with our strategy to ensure we enter into the appropriate contract type for the appropriate type of work. Furthermore, this award is a testament to our role as a leader in national security space, and we stand ready to support future programs like the Golden Dome,\u201d CEO Kelly Ortberg told investors. <\/p>\n
Boeing released second quarter results on Tuesday. Overall, Boeing grew revenue 35% year-over-year, driven by commercial aircraft deliveries. Company-wide revenue was $22.7 billion in Q2. Net loss was $612 million. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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