Revenue was a record $101.1 billion for the full year reflecting higher commercial deliveries and increased volume across the company. Records for GAAP earnings per share of $17.85 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP)* of $16.01 were driven by higher volume, improved mix and solid execution.
"Across the enterprise our team delivered strong core operating performance and customer focus, driving record revenues, earnings and cash flow and further extending our global aerospace industry leadership in 2018," said Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg. "Our financial performance provided a firm platform to further invest in new growth businesses, innovation and future franchise programs, as well as in our people and enabling technologies. In the last 5 years, we have invested nearly $35 billion in key strategic areas of our business, all while increasing cash returns to shareholders."
"Our One Boeing focus, clear strategies for growth, and leading positions in large and growing markets, give us confidence for continued strong performance, revenue expansion and solid execution across all three businesses, which is reflected in our 2019 guidance."
"We remain focused on executing on our production and development programs as well as our growth strategy while driving further productivity, quality and safety improvements, investing in our team and creating more value and opportunity for our customers, shareholders and employees."
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Table 2. Cash Flow | Fourth Quarter |
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(Millions) | 2018 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
| 2017 |
Operating Cash Flow | $2,947 |
| $2,903 |
| $15,322 |
| $13,346 |
Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment | ($495) |
| ($435) |
| ($1,722) |
| ($1,739) |
Free Cash Flow* | $2,452 |
| $2,468 |
| $13,600 |
| $11,607 |
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*Non-GAAP measure; complete definitions of Boeing's non-GAAP measures are on page 6, "Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures." |
Operating cash flow was $2.9 billion in the quarter and $15.3 billion for the full year, reflecting planned higher commercial airplane production rates and strong operating performance as well as timing of receipts and expenditures (Table 2). During the quarter, the company repurchased 1.6 million shares for $0.6 billion, paid $1.0 billion in dividends, and completed the acquisition of KLX. For the full year, the company repurchased 26.1 million shares for $9.0 billion and paid $3.9 billion in dividends. Based on strong cash generation and confidence in the company's outlook, the board of directors in December increased the quarterly dividend per share by 20 percent and replaced the existing share repurchase program with a new $20 billion authorization.
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Table 3. Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances | Quarter-End | ||
(Billions) | Q4 18 |
| Q3 18 |
Cash | $7.7 |
| $8.0 |
Marketable Securities1 | $0.9 |
| $2.0 |
Total | $8.6 |
| $10.0 |
Debt Balances: |
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The Boeing Company, net of intercompany loans to BCC | $11.3 |
| $9.4 |
Boeing Capital, including intercompany loans | $2.5 |
| $2.5 |
Total Consolidated Debt | $13.8 |
| $11.9 |
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1 Marketable securities consists primarily of time deposits due within one year classified as "short-term investments." |