Bombardier is raising its free cash flow outlook after record services revenue

Bombardier Inc., a Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer, reported a third-quarter profit of US$81 million, marking a decline from US$85 million in the same period last year. The Canadian Press article detailing this news was first published on November 5, 2026.

The aircraft maker, which maintains its financial records in U.S. dollars, reported a profit of 73 cents per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. This figure represents a decrease from 77 cents per share earned in the corresponding period of 2025. On an adjusted basis, Bombardier's profit per share was US$1.72, up from US$1.21 in the third quarter of 2025.

Revenue for the quarter increased to US$2.37 billion from US$2.31 billion in the previous year's same period. Looking ahead, Bombardier expects free cash flow of over US$1.3 billion for 2026, which is an improvement from the earlier projections of more than US$1 billion. As of September 30, 2026, the company's order backlog reached US$22.2 billion, showing a significant increase from US$17.5 billion at the end of 2025.