Boeing posts another big loss; sees 'inflection point' as COVID-19 recovery takes shape

Boeing (BA) on Wednesday reported a wider than expected loss during the first quarter, as the aerospace giant continued its slow recovery from the double-barreled blast of COVID-19 and the idling of its flagship 737 MAX plane, grounded for nearly a year.

Here are key metrics from the report, versus what Wall Street was expecting, according to a consensus forecast compiled by Bloomberg:

Revenue: $15.2 billion vs $15.12 billion expected

Adjusted loss per share: $1.53 vs 90 cents expected

GAAP share loss: 92 cents vs. 56 cents expected