Because it increased its 737 and 787 commercial aircraft delivery.
Boeing's net income rose 13% to $1.09 billion, or a 1 $41. At the same time, last year earned $967 million, or $1.27 a share. Revenue rose 9% to $21.82 billion.
Include the results from the pension costs. On this basis, the accept FactSet research analysts had expected revenues of $20.79 billion profit of $1.30 per share.
Boeing has raised its full-year profit guidance at $6.20, $6.20 per share higher than the old guide - a dime. It now expects $83 billion to $86 billion, which is $1 billion more than previously predicted.



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