Overview
Spirit AeroSystems Q3 revenue and adjusted loss per share missed analyst expectations
Company's operating loss increased due to higher changes in estimates charges and lower program margins on Boeing programs
Pending Boeing acquisition expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to approvals
Outlook
Spirit AeroSystems will not provide guidance due to the pending merger with Boeing
Company highlights need for additional funding to sustain operations
Merger with Boeing expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to conditions
Result Drivers
HIGHER PRODUCTION ACTIVITY - Revenue increase attributed to higher production activity on Boeing, Airbus, and Defense & Space programs
FORWARD LOSSES - Net forward losses driven by supply chain and production cost growth on Boeing and Airbus programs
LOWER PROGRAM MARGINS - Operating loss increased due to lower margins on Boeing programs
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Miss
$1.59 bln
$1.94 bln (5 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Miss
-$4.87
-$0.62 (4 Analysts)
Q3 EPS
-$6.16
Q3 Net Income
-$724 mln
Q3 Operating Income
-$647 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 9 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the aerospace & defense peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc is $40.00, about 9.2% above its October 30 closing price of $36.33
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