Boeing (NYSE:BA) Price Target Raised to $270.00

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its price objective upped by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $245.00 to $270.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the aircraft producer’s stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. New Street Research set a $257.00 target price on shares of Boeing in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Boeing from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Tigress Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $275.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded Boeing from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Finally, Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research note on Tuesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Boeing has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.65.

Boeing Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of BA opened at $233.82 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37. The stock has a market capitalization of $177.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 116.33, a P/E/G ratio of 9.36 and a beta of 1.16. Boeing has a 1-year low of $128.88 and a 1-year high of $254.35. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $219.62 and its 200 day moving average price is $218.87.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $10.32. The business had revenue of $23.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.41 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($5.90) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 57.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Boeing will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Boeing

In related news, SVP Dana S. Deasy purchased 554 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $178.88 per share, with a total value of $99,099.52. Following the completion of the acquisition, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,087,704.96. This trade represents a 1.99% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total value of $270,003.56. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,656 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,896,904.96. This represents a 8.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boeing

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Boeing during the fourth quarter worth approximately $201,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Boeing by 16.5% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,529 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $320,000 after acquiring an additional 217 shares during the last quarter. GC Wealth Management RIA LLC acquired a new stake in Boeing during the 2nd quarter worth $614,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raised its position in shares of Boeing by 5.7% during the 2nd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 150,080 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $31,446,000 after acquiring an additional 8,146 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Boeing by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 18,162 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $3,806,000 after purchasing an additional 571 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Boeing

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Air India ordered 30 additional 737 MAX jets (20 737‑8 and 10 737‑10), expanding Boeing’s single‑aisle backlog and supporting future revenue and cash flow as demand in India remains strong. Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
• Positive Sentiment: Boeing won additional defense work (second MH‑139A Grey Wolf award) alongside the Air India deal, diversifying near‑term revenue and supporting higher‑margin government backlog. Boeing Expands Global Footprint With Air India, US Air Force Contracts
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts (Citigroup coverage) have raised bullish forecasts for BA, reflecting confidence in demand recovery, backlog monetization and improving margins — a catalyst for investor interest. Citigroup Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Boeing
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes Boeing is “flying steady into 2026” after a strong quarter, offering a constructive operational narrative but stopping short of removing execution caveats. Boeing Is Flying Steady Into 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary (TipRanks) highlights the Air India order as strategic for future positioning even as the stock shows mixed near‑term reactions. “Position Air India Firmly for the Future…” Boeing Stock Slips
• Negative Sentiment: Supply‑chain frictions and production bottlenecks remain a headline risk, with recent coverage flagging mounting supplier issues that could slow deliveries and cash conversion. Boeing Stock Slides as Supply Chain Problems Mount
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts caution that the real bottleneck is 737 MAX delivery pace — backlog is large but monthly delivery rates determine revenue recognition and cash flow; slow ramp raises skepticism despite the backlog. Boeing’s 737 MAX Delivery Pace Tells the Truth
• Negative Sentiment: Market skepticism persists after prior missteps—commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) note investor fatigue with execution issues; coupled with Boeing’s high leverage and stretched valuation metrics, this can limit multiple expansion. Jim Cramer on Boeing

Boeing Company Profile

Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space and security technologies. Founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, the company today operates as an integrated aerospace and defense contractor with a global customer base. Boeing relocated its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia in 2022 and maintains extensive engineering, manufacturing and service operations across the United States and around the world.

Boeing’s principal lines of business include Commercial Airplanes, which produces and supports a range of jetliners used by airlines globally; Defense, Space & Security, which develops military aircraft, rotorcraft, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, satellites, and launch and missile systems; and Boeing Global Services, which provides aftermarket maintenance, training, spare parts, digital analytics and logistics support.