ING Groep NV Makes New $7.67 Million Investment in The Boeing Company $BA

ING Groep NV purchased a new position in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 35,539 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock, valued at approximately $7,670,000.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Rhumbline Advisers raised its position in Boeing by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 1,214,701 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $262,169,000 after purchasing an additional 7,839 shares during the period. Krilogy Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Boeing in the third quarter worth about $1,497,000. Advisors Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Boeing by 25.9% in the 3rd quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 17,906 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $3,865,000 after acquiring an additional 3,684 shares during the last quarter. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Boeing by 37.4% during the 3rd quarter. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,255 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,782,000 after acquiring an additional 2,247 shares during the period. Finally, MQS Management LLC bought a new position in Boeing during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $223,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, SVP Dana S. Deasy bought 554 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $178.88 per share, with a total value of $99,099.52. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 28,442 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,087,704.96. The trade was a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Howard E. Mckenzie sold 10,497 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.99, for a total value of $2,456,193.03. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 14,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,437,781.08. The trade was a 41.67% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BA has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Loop Capital set a $223.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Monday, November 3rd. New Street Research set a $257.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Boeing from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $246.14.

Boeing Stock Performance

NYSE:BA opened at $239.36 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $228.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is $219.35. The stock has a market cap of $187.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 119.09 and a beta of 1.15. The Boeing Company has a twelve month low of $128.88 and a twelve month high of $254.35.

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

Boeing News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing says it has seen significant supply‑chain quality gains over the past two years, which should reduce rework, support higher delivery rates and help margins as production ramps. Boeing sees significant supply chain quality gains
• Positive Sentiment: Boeing plans to add a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett to accelerate production — a direct driver of future revenue and delivery growth if ramp execution stays on track. Boeing to add fourth 737 Max assembly line
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement: Jim Cramer publicly called Boeing “one of my favorites,” which can boost short‑term retail flows and sentiment. “One of My Favorites”: Boeing Stock Jumps With Jim Cramer’s Nod
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst deep dive: Seeking Alpha frames 2025 as a foundational year for a turnaround — commercial and services segments show progress, but some gains are attributed to divestitures rather than core operating improvement. This is a mixed read for fundamentals. Boeing’s Profit Illusion: The Real Turnaround Starts Now
• Negative Sentiment: Policy risk: The Fool highlights White House pressure on defense contractors to deliver on time, which could constrain Boeing’s defense cash flow (penalties, accelerated fixes or working‑capital impacts). That raises near‑term cash‑flow risk. Is White House Pressure Curbing Boeing’s Cash Flow?
• Negative Sentiment: Program execution and legacy issues remain: Coverage notes Starliner delays and 777X-related cash outflows and inventory liquidation that could pressure near‑term cash and earnings despite production gains. These program risks can weigh on the stock until resolved. Boeing’s Profit Illusion: The Real Turnaround Starts Now

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.