What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for Boeing Q1 Earnings?

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Boeing in a report released on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the aircraft producer will earn $1.37 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.98. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Boeing’s current full-year earnings is ($2.58) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Boeing’s Q2 2027 earnings at $0.31 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.56 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.69 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.92 EPS.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The aircraft producer reported ($7.47) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.51) by ($6.96). The business had revenue of $23.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.61 billion. The firm’s revenue was up 30.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($10.44) earnings per share.

A number of other research firms have also commented on BA. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research report on Monday, September 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Tigress Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $277.00 price target on shares of Boeing and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Loop Capital set a $223.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $235.33.

Boeing Trading Up 3.1%

Boeing stock opened at $234.32 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $178.10 billion, a P/E ratio of -17.13, a P/E/G ratio of 6.68 and a beta of 1.16. Boeing has a 1-year low of $128.88 and a 1-year high of $242.69. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $203.97 and a 200-day moving average of $215.98.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of Boeing stock in a transaction dated 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $2,896,904.96. This trade represents a 8.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, SVP Dana S. Deasy acquired 554 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $178.88 per share, for a total transaction of $99,099.52. Following the purchase, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,087,704.96. This represents a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boeing

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. First Heartland Consultants Inc. boosted its position in shares of Boeing by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. First Heartland Consultants Inc. now owns 4,062 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $882,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Keb Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Boeing during the fourth quarter valued at $234,000. Appleton Partners Inc. MA boosted its holdings in Boeing by 7.7% in the fourth quarter. Appleton Partners Inc. MA now owns 1,741 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $378,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Diversified Trust Co. boosted its holdings in Boeing by 107.2% in the fourth quarter. Diversified Trust Co. now owns 6,774 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $1,471,000 after acquiring an additional 3,504 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Boeing in the fourth quarter worth $444,000. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Boeing

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: 737 MAX 10 advances to the next phase of flight testing — a technical milestone that reduces timeline uncertainty for Boeing’s largest single‑aisle variant and supports future deliveries and revenue growth. Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Jumps as 737 MAX 10 Hits Next Phase of Flight Testing
• Positive Sentiment: New commercial and defense orders: EVA Air’s 787‑9 sale and a US$2.7B Apache helicopter deal boost Boeing’s backlog and near‑term revenue visibility. What Boeing (BA)’s New EVA 787-9 Sale and US$2.7 Billion Apache Deal Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Airline partnerships and product adoption — Qatar Airways’ rollout of Starlink connectivity on a Boeing 787‑8 highlights operator demand for upgraded cabin features that can support aircraft competitiveness and aftermarket revenue. Qatar Airways Unveils First-Ever Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner With Elon Musk-Backed Starlink Connectivity
• Positive Sentiment: Policy and manufacturing tailwinds after the Alaska Air deal — commentators cite renewed U.S. manufacturing emphasis and air‑traffic modernization as structural positives for Boeing. Sean Duffy Touts American Manufacturing Push After Boeing–Alaska Air Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish analyst pieces and forecasts are resurfacing, arguing BA shares can climb as deliveries, backlog conversion and product updates accelerate — supporting buy‑side momentum. Boeing Stock Forecast 2026: Here’s Why BA Shares Will Soar
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO warns progress is being made but “more work looms in 2026,” a reminder that execution and regulatory/production challenges remain; this tempers upside for some investors. Boeing CEO says turnaround progress made, but more work looms in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader industry comparisons and analyst debate (Airbus vs Boeing) keep the stock sensitive to macro/airline demand narratives rather than only company‑specific news. Will Airbus Or Boeing Climb Higher In 2026?

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.