
- Revenues grew 6% year-over-year to $2.15 billion, including a record Services contribution of $674 million, up 14% year-over-year; the Corporation delivered 32 aircraft for the quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $325 million, a 9% year-over-year improvement, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.1%, up 50 basis points. Reported EBIT was $225 million for the second quarter, up 10% year-over-year, with an EBIT margin of 10.5%, a 40 basis-point increase from the prior-year period.
- Adjusted net income grew to $257 million, marking a $140 million year-over-year increase, while reported net income remained stable at $191 million compared to $193 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EPS reached $2.50 and diluted EPS was $1.84.
- Free cash flow reached $228 million for the quarter, an increase of $392 million year-over-year, reflecting a significant improvement compared to second quarter of 2025. Cash flows from operating activities totaled $338 million, compared with $128 million cash flow usage from operating activities in the prior-year period, while net additions to PP&E and intangible assets increased by $74 million year-over-year to $110 million.
- Backlog was $21.8 billion as at June 30, 2026, increasing by $4.3 billion compared with year-end 2025. Second quarter unit book-to-bill of 1.5x driven by strong demand for the Global 8000.
- Available liquidity remained strong at approximately $1.9 billion; cash and cash equivalents were $1.5 billion as at June 30, 2026. In support of its deleveraging efforts, the Corporation completed debt repayment and refinancing transactions, reducing debt by $356 million, and leaving no debt maturities before November 2030.
- Subsequent to quarter end, the Corporation entered into a new $750 million, five-year committed secured revolving credit facility, replacing its previous $450 million facility.
MONTREAL, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) today announced solid financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting continued execution towards its full-year guidance. Supported by resilient market conditions and sustained demand across its portfolio, the company delivered revenue and earnings growth, while generating a significant year-over-year improvement in free cash flow. The company’s Services business continued to drive revenue growth, while strong demand from both civil and defense customers contributed to backlog growth, reaching $21.8 billion at quarter-end. Supported by sustained activity across its Defense business and a robust pipeline of opportunities, the company remains on track to meet its raised 2026 guidance across all key metrics.
“Our impressive quarter demonstrates the power of a team executing its plan at the top of their game with the right strategy. Our profitability growth, record services revenue and robust free cash flow are all rooted in the quality of our team and their collective commitment to our customers,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier. “The Global 8000 aircraft continues to perform at the top of its category in the skies and in the order books, reinforcing our leadership in business aviation. As our Defense business continues to expand in parallel, we remain focused on delivering convenience and care to our customers no matter what platforms they fly around the world. Their continued confidence in our products, services and people is reflected in our expanding backlog, giving us a solid foundation for sustained growth.”
Revenue Growth Driven by Record Services Performance
Bombardier reported revenues of $2.15 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 6% year-over-year, driven by a record Services contribution and 32 aircraft deliveries. The company’s Services business delivered another standout quarter in Q2 2026 with an increase in revenues of 14% year-over-year, totaling $674 million. Reflecting the strength of this growing business and Bombardier’s continued commitment to its global aftermarket network, the company recently announced the expansion of its Singapore Service Centre, which is expected to nearly double the facility’s capacity when operations begin in the second half of 2028(8).
Demand – specifically for the Global 8000 aircraft – drove a unit book-to-bill of 1.5x for the quarter. Backlog reached $21.8 billion as at June 30, 2026, increasing by an impressive $4.3 billion compared with year-end 2025.
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation and Solid Earnings Performance
Free cash flow(1) for the second quarter of 2026 reached $228 million, an improvement of $392 million compared to $164 million cash flow usage recorded in the second quarter of 2025. This strong performance was driven by a significant improvement in cash flows from operating activities, which reached $338 million, compared to cash flow usage of $128 million in the prior-year period.
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets came in at $110 million, increasing by $74 million year-over-year.
Bombardier reported net income of $191 million, compared to $193 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income reached $257 million, up $140 million from the same quarter in 2025. Adjusted EPS reached $2.50, while diluted EPS was $1.84.
About Bombardier
At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.
For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.
Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service centres across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.
