Deutsche Bank AG Acquires 765,197 Shares of The Boeing Company $BA

Deutsche Bank AG boosted its holdings in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) by 47.5% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 2,376,243 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after buying an additional 765,197 shares during the quarter. Deutsche Bank AG’s holdings in Boeing were worth $515,930,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Boeing by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 70,989,438 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $15,413,227,000 after acquiring an additional 3,460,021 shares during the last quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC increased its stake in Boeing by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC now owns 29,485,294 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $6,401,847,000 after acquiring an additional 286,848 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Boeing by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,025,435 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $3,679,592,000 after acquiring an additional 533,753 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Boeing by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 5,640,900 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $1,224,752,000 after acquiring an additional 135,860 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in Boeing by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,613,462 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $784,555,000 after acquiring an additional 89,106 shares during the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Citigroup upped their target price on Boeing from $256.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of Boeing in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Boeing from $245.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Boeing in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $250.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $259.80.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Bradley D. Tilden acquired 1,370 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $218.50 per share, for a total transaction of $299,345.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 1,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $299,345. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Boeing News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing reported 60 aircraft deliveries in May, up 33% year over year, with 737 MAX handovers showing meaningful recovery and the highest monthly output since the 2024 strike ended. Reuters: Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year
• Positive Sentiment: Brazil’s aviation regulator said it expects the 737 MAX 10 to gain FAA certification this year, which would remove a major overhang if the timeline holds. Reuters: Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year
• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Air Force said it is confident a fix has been found for a KC-46 tanker system problem, reducing the risk of further delays on a key defense program. Reuters: US Air Force confident in fix for Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Jefferies and Wells Fargo kept bullish ratings on Boeing, reinforcing the view that the stock still has upside if execution improves. Insider Monkey: Jefferies, Wells Fargo Maintain Bullish Outlook on The Boeing Company (BA)
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles focused on Boeing’s recent trading weakness mostly framed the move as part of broader market volatility rather than a single new company-specific blow. Yahoo Finance: Why Boeing (BA) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
• Neutral Sentiment: News coverage also highlighted that Boeing’s shares are still trading below some target prices despite the delivery rebound, suggesting the market is waiting for more proof of sustained improvement. Yahoo Finance: Boeing 777X Wins FAA Test Approval As Stock Trades Below Targets
• Negative Sentiment: New reports that Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air launch was delayed by Boeing delivery slippage kept attention on Boeing’s ongoing manufacturing and schedule challenges. Yahoo Finance: Saudi’s new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
• Negative Sentiment: TipRanks noted Boeing’s stock slipped even after the strong MQ-28 enhancement and delivery-related news, implying investors remain cautious about whether the operational progress is durable. TipRanks: More Than Just Stealth: Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Slides Despite MQ-28 Enhancement

Boeing Price Performance

BA opened at $209.31 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $222.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $221.11. The Boeing Company has a 12-month low of $176.77 and a 12-month high of $254.35. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $165.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 101.61 and a beta of 1.19.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The aircraft producer reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.68) by $0.48. The firm had revenue of $22.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.15 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.49) earnings per share. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that The Boeing Company will post -0.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Boeing 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.