The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have issued a hold recommendation, twelve have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $272.5789.

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays downgraded shares of Boeing from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced 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. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Boeing from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $230.00 to $300.00 in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Tigress Financial lifted their price target on Boeing from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Argus upgraded Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $265.00 price target on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th.

Boeing News Roundup

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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Boeing

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Boeing during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Boeing in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Highland Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Boeing during the second quarter worth $26,000. CrossGen Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Boeing during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Boeing in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Boeing Price Performance

NYSE BA opened at $209.84 on Monday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $220.60 and a 200 day simple moving average of $221.20. Boeing has a 52-week low of $176.77 and a 52-week high of $254.35. 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 has a market cap of $165.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 90.84 and a beta of 1.21.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last announced its 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). Boeing had a negative return on equity of 346.82% and a net margin of 2.41%.The company had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.26 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($1.24) earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Boeing will post -0.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Boeing

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.