Boeing reports strong second-quarter results and raises 2013 EPS guidance

Boeing reported that second-quarter core earnings per share (non-GAAP) increased 13% to $1.67, driven by strong performance across the company’s businesses. Second-quarter core operating earnings (non-GAAP) also increased 13% to $2.0bn from the same period of the prior year. Second-quarter revenue was $21.8bn, GAAP earnings from operations was $1.7bn and earnings per share was $1.41. Core earnings per share guidance increased to between $6.20 and $6.40 and GAAP earnings per share guidance increased to between $5.10 and $5.30, reflecting the strong performance. The company also increased its revenue guidance to between $83 and $86bn on higher Defense, Space & Security revenues, and reaffirmed its 2013 operating cash flow outlook.