Boeing narrows third-quarter loss as defense sales rise, but focus remains on 737 Max production — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-narrows-third-quarter-loss-as-defense-sales-rise-but-focus-remains-on-737-max-productionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Boeing Narrows Q3 Loss as Defense Revenue Climbs 15%https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-narrows-third-quarter-loss-as-defense-sales-rise-but-focus-remains-on-737-max-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-narrows-third-quarter-loss-as-defense-sales-rise-but-focus-remains-on-737-max-production#u163486Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:10:50 +0000Boeing narrowed its third-quarter loss and beat revenue expectations as defense sales rose 15 percent, though the company reported a wider-than-expected loss per share amid stalling jet deliveries. CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff the manufacturer has more work to do, even as the company posted $24.188 billion in quarterly revenue, up from $23.270 billion a year ago. Total company backlog reached a record $745 billion, supported by over 6,300 commercial airplanes. Meanwhile, focus remains on 737 Max production rates and operational execution moving forward.Why it mattersThe aerospace giant faces i