Boeing (NYSE:BA) Price Target Raised to $270.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its price objective lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $245.00 to $270.00 in a research report released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the aircraft producer’s stock.

BA has been the topic of a number of other research reports. BNP Paribas Exane set a $150.00 price target on Boeing in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 target price on Boeing in a research note on Wednesday. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $280.00 target price on shares of Boeing in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, New Street Research set a $257.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Boeing has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.65.

Boeing Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of BA stock opened at $241.72 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $183.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.67, a PEG ratio of 8.14 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $217.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $218.74. Boeing has a twelve month low of $128.88 and a twelve month high of $254.35.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $10.32. The firm had revenue of $23.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.41 billion. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($5.90) earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Boeing will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Boeing

In other Boeing news, SVP Dana S. Deasy acquired 554 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $178.88 per share, for a total transaction of $99,099.52. Following the completion of the purchase, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares in the company, valued at $5,087,704.96. This represents a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total transaction of $270,003.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,656 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,896,904.96. This represents a 8.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Boeing

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BA. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Boeing in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in Boeing in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. American National Bank & Trust grew its position in Boeing by 124.2% in the fourth quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 139 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Boeing during the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Davis Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Boeing during the third quarter worth $33,000. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and deliveries topped expectations — revenue rose ~57% to $23.95B driven by 160 commercial deliveries, and Boeing reported a large after‑tax gain tied to a business sale that produced a headline profit; management says 2025 marked the strongest deliveries since 2018. Boeing’s sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street is raising targets — several firms boosted forecasts and price targets after Q4 (examples cited include Citi, JPMorgan and RBC), reflecting improved free‑cash‑flow visibility and a recovery narrative. Boeing Analysts Boost Forecasts After Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Demand backdrop remains strong — Boeing projects large long‑term demand in key regions (e.g., India & South Asia expected to add ~3,290 jets over 20 years), supporting backlog growth (record backlog cited at ~$682B). Boeing expects India, South Asia to add 3,290 jets
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic / sustainability moves — partnership with Israel’s Technion on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supports Boeing’s long‑term positioning as the industry pursues decarbonization goals. Boeing and Israel’s Technion partner on SAF
• Neutral Sentiment: Headline profit was materially driven by a one‑time gain from the Digital Aviation Solutions sale — that boost improves GAAP EPS but can mask operational trends investors watch (deliveries, production stability, cash flow). Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Operational and cash‑flow headwinds remain — reports note weaker gross margins and operating cash flow (operating cash flow ≈ $1.3B; free cash flow low), and some unit‑level losses that worry short‑term profitability. Revenue and EPS beat but margins and cash flow weaken
• Negative Sentiment: Inventory / finished‑goods cushion shrinking — analysts flagged a shrinking finished‑goods buffer as deliveries ramp, which could pressure near‑term flexibility if production hiccups recur. Finished goods cushion dwindles
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and risk premium — shares initially dipped in aftermarket/pre‑market trading despite beats as investors weighed one‑time gains against ongoing production, quality and legal/resolution risks. Stock drops despite Q4 beat

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.