The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have assigned a hold recommendation, twelve have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $272.5789.

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on BA. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Boeing in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Boeing from $275.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Boeing from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Boeing from $270.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boeing

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. XML Financial LLC grew its position in shares of Boeing by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. XML Financial LLC now owns 8,905 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,933,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Boeing by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,915 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $850,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Boeing by 1.4% during the 1st quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC now owns 3,175 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $632,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in Boeing by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,839 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $399,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. Finally, Horizon Bancorp Inc. IN boosted its stake in Boeing by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. Horizon Bancorp Inc. IN now owns 1,493 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $297,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Boeing Price Performance

NYSE:BA opened at $209.84 on Monday. Boeing has a 52-week low of $176.77 and a 52-week high of $254.35. The company has a market cap of $165.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 90.84 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $220.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $221.20.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.76) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.34) by ($0.42). The company had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.26 billion. Boeing had a net margin of 2.41% and a negative return on equity of 346.82%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted ($1.24) earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Boeing will post -0.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing expanded and extended its credit facilities, including a new 364-day agreement with a lender syndicate. The move should improve near-term liquidity and financial flexibility, although it also underscores the company’s substantial funding needs. Boeing Expands and Extends Credit Facilities to Bolster Liquidity
• Positive Sentiment: The Pentagon awarded Boeing a sole-source F-15 sustainment contract with a potential ceiling of roughly $131.2 billion through 2037. The headline figure strengthens Boeing’s defense backlog, though only a smaller portion has been obligated so far, limiting the immediate financial impact. Boeing’s $131B F-15 Win
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace’s LEAP engine deliveries rose sharply this year. Higher engine availability is important for Boeing because engine supply remains a bottleneck to increasing 737 and other aircraft deliveries, revenue recognition, and cash generation. GE Aerospace’s LEAP Engine Deliveries Jumped 41%
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to view Boeing and other defense contractors as beneficiaries of elevated military spending, strong backlogs, and geopolitical demand. However, comparisons with General Dynamics highlight Boeing’s execution, debt, and profitability challenges. BA vs. GD: Which Defense Contractor Has Stronger Growth Prospects?
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing engineers and technical workers overwhelmingly rejected a four-year contract proposal and authorized a strike, raising the risk of higher labor costs, production disruption, and delays to commercial-aircraft recovery. Negotiators are scheduled to resume talks Monday. Boeing and Union Negotiators to Meet Monday
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing has reportedly posted contractor openings for engineering and technical positions as the labor dispute escalates. The apparent preparation for replacement or contingency staffing increases uncertainty and may further strain relations with the union. Boeing Posts Contract Jobs in Labor Dispute
• Negative Sentiment: Investor commentary continues to flag Boeing’s heavy debt burden and the risk that large contract ceilings may not translate into near-term cash flow. Financing actions and elevated valuation make execution particularly important for BA.

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.