Record Backlog and Strong Demand
Record backlog of $194.0 billion at year-end 2025 (about 2.5x annual sales), backlog grew $17.3 billion or 17% year-over-year, full-year book-to-bill of 1.2, demonstrating resilient and growing demand across core programs.
Revenue Growth
Full-year sales of $75.0 billion, up 6% year-over-year; fourth-quarter sales of $20.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with all four business areas contributing to growth.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Operating Cash Conversion
Generated $6.9 billion of free cash flow in 2025 (above prior expectation) and $2.8 billion of free cash flow in Q4; over $9 billion of underlying operating cash flow before $860 million discretionary pension contributions.
Record Program Deliveries and Production Ramps
Delivered a record 191 F-35 aircraft in 2025 and 120 PAC-3 MSE interceptors; announced framework agreements (PAC-3 and THAAD) enabling PAC-3 MSE annual production to increase from ~600 to 2,000 (more than triple).
Missiles & Fire Control Momentum
MFC full-year sales up 14% to $14.5 billion; Q4 sales up 18% year-over-year; full-year segment operating profit margin of 13.8% and significant production ramps (JASSM, LRASM, Precision Fires, PAC-3) with guidance for ~14% sales growth in 2026.
Capital Investment and Innovation Commitment
Invested $3.6 billion in 2025 (capital and IRAD); announced a significant increase in 2026 internal investment (~35% year-over-year) with capital + IRAD approaching $5.0 billion and free cash flow guidance of $6.5–$6.8 billion to support capacity and R&D.
Positive 2026 Financial Outlook
2026 guidance: sales $77.05–$80.0 billion (approx. 5% year-over-year at midpoint); segment operating profit expected to grow more than 25% year-over-year; EPS guidance $29.35–$30.25 (midpoint > $8 higher than 2025).
Technology and Program Highlights
Notable technology achievements: first flight of X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, over-the-air Aegis updates with AI, demonstration of F-22-controlled drone wingman, Helios shipboard laser neutralized 4 UAVs, SDA Tranche 3 award for 18 satellites (>$1B potential), autonomous Black Hawk and operational prototyping work.