The Boeing Company $BA Shares Purchased by Benjamin Edwards Inc.

Benjamin Edwards Inc. boosted its holdings in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) by 18.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,917 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,493 shares during the quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc.’s holdings in Boeing were worth $4,961,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of BA. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Boeing in the 4th quarter worth approximately $201,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in Boeing by 16.5% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,529 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $320,000 after purchasing an additional 217 shares during the last quarter. AXA S.A. lifted its stake in Boeing by 1,225.7% during the second quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 34,655 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $7,261,000 after purchasing an additional 32,041 shares during the last quarter. Ieq Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Boeing by 243.8% during the second quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 33,485 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $7,016,000 after buying an additional 23,746 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its holdings in Boeing by 4.2% during the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 1,334,451 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $279,608,000 after buying an additional 53,736 shares in the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BA has been the topic of several research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald cut Boeing to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Citigroup lowered Boeing from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Robert W. Baird set a $300.00 target price on Boeing in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. BNP Paribas Exane raised Boeing from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $230.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on Boeing from $275.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Boeing has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $272.58.

Boeing Price Performance

BA opened at $209.84 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $220.60 and a 200-day moving average of $221.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $165.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 90.84 and a beta of 1.21. The Boeing Company has a 12-month low of $176.77 and a 12-month high of $254.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.76) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.34) by ($0.42). The business had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.26 billion. Boeing had a net margin of 2.41% and a negative return on equity of 346.82%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($1.24) EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The Boeing Company will post -0.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Boeing

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.

Boeing Company 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.