Susquehanna Has Lowered Expectations for Boeing (NYSE:BA) Stock Price

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its price target reduced by equities researchers at Susquehanna from $285.00 to $250.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “positive” rating on the aircraft producer’s stock. Susquehanna‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 48.73% from the stock’s current price.

BA has been the topic of several other reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen downgraded Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday. Zacks Research lowered Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Boeing from $244.00 to $248.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $230.00 price objective on Boeing in a research report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $258.27.

Boeing Stock Down 10.7%

BA stock opened at $168.09 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $199.09 and its 200 day moving average is $218.16. Boeing has a 52 week low of $167.41 and a 52 week high of $254.35.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.34) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.25) by ($0.09). The firm had revenue of $24.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.95 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($7.47) earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that Boeing will post -1.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Boeing

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in shares of Boeing during the second quarter valued at approximately $911,878,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in Boeing during the second quarter valued at approximately $747,763,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter worth approximately $710,816,000. Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter worth approximately $539,456,000. Finally, Swiss National Bank grew its position in Boeing by 7.6% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 2,298,077 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $457,386,000 after purchasing an additional 163,000 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Boeing News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing reported third-quarter revenue of $24.19 billion, up 3.9% year over year, while operating cash flow reached $1.5 billion and free cash flow was positive for a second consecutive quarter. The company also narrowed its full-year free-cash-flow target to approximately $2 billion. Boeing Reports Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Total backlog increased to a record $745 billion, including more than 6,300 commercial aircraft. Boeing also received FAA certification milestones for the 737-7 and 737-10 and was selected by the U.S. Navy for the F/A-XX fighter program, supporting its long-term revenue outlook. Boeing’s Backlog Grew to $745 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Citi maintained a Buy rating and a $260 price target, arguing that Boeing’s long-term cash-flow potential outweighs near-term weakness and delayed milestones. Analyst Reaffirms Buy on Boeing
• Neutral Sentiment: The 737 MAX 10’s certification removes a significant regulatory overhang, but deliveries will still depend on approvals in markets including Canada and Europe, as well as Boeing’s ability to stabilize factory output.
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing’s adjusted loss of $0.34 per share missed the consensus estimate of a $0.25 loss. Commercial Airplanes posted a $697 million operating loss, reflecting production costs, supply-chain pressure and an unfavorable delivery mix. Boeing Jetliner Production Challenges
• Negative Sentiment: Management pushed the 737 production ramp to 47 aircraft per month and delayed the 52-per-month target until late 2027. The company also acknowledged that its 500-aircraft full-year delivery goal is likely unattainable, raising concerns that the turnaround and cash-flow recovery will take longer.
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing halted share buybacks during the third quarter to prioritize liquidity, while a law firm announced an investigation into potential securities claims involving former Spirit AeroSystems investors who received Boeing shares in the 2025 merger. Boeing Halts Share Buybacks

About Boeing

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is a global aerospace company that designs, manufactures and supports commercial airplanes, military aircraft, satellites, space systems and related products and services. Its offerings serve airlines, government agencies, defense organizations and other customers worldwide.

Boeing operates through three principal business areas: Commercial Airplanes, which develops and produces passenger and cargo aircraft; Defense, Space & Security, which provides military aircraft, weapons systems, satellites and space-related platforms; and Global Services, which offers parts, maintenance, training, engineering and other lifecycle support.

Founded in 1916 by William Boeing, the company has grown into one of the world’s major aerospace manufacturers.