Freemont Management S.A. trimmed its position in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA – Free Report) by 88.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,300 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after selling 17,100 shares during the period. Freemont Management S.A.’s holdings in Boeing were worth $496,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BA. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Boeing during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Davis Capital Management bought a new position in Boeing during the third quarter worth about $33,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Boeing during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Centerpoint Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Boeing by 62.4% in the third quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC now owns 164 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.82% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms recently weighed in on BA. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. New Street Research set a $257.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Boeing from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Argus upgraded shares of Boeing to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $246.14.
Boeing Trading Up 1.3%
BA stock opened at $239.36 on Friday. The Boeing Company has a 52 week low of $128.88 and a 52 week high of $254.35. The company has a market capitalization of $187.98 billion, a PE ratio of 119.09 and a beta of 1.15. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $228.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is $219.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 1.19.
Boeing (NYSE:BA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $10.32. The business had revenue of $23.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($5.90) EPS. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Boeing Company will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, EVP Howard E. Mckenzie sold 10,497 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.99, for a total transaction of $2,456,193.03. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,437,781.08. This represents a 41.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 2,731 shares of Boeing stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $236.00, for a total value of $644,516.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 11,925 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,814,300. This represents a 18.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Boeing News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Boeing says it has seen significant supply‑chain quality gains over the past two years, which should reduce rework, support higher delivery rates and help margins as production ramps. Boeing sees significant supply chain quality gains
- Positive Sentiment: Boeing plans to add a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett to accelerate production — a direct driver of future revenue and delivery growth if ramp execution stays on track. Boeing to add fourth 737 Max assembly line
- Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement: Jim Cramer publicly called Boeing “one of my favorites,” which can boost short‑term retail flows and sentiment. “One of My Favorites”: Boeing Stock Jumps With Jim Cramer’s Nod
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst deep dive: Seeking Alpha frames 2025 as a foundational year for a turnaround — commercial and services segments show progress, but some gains are attributed to divestitures rather than core operating improvement. This is a mixed read for fundamentals. Boeing’s Profit Illusion: The Real Turnaround Starts Now
- Negative Sentiment: Policy risk: The Fool highlights White House pressure on defense contractors to deliver on time, which could constrain Boeing’s defense cash flow (penalties, accelerated fixes or working‑capital impacts). That raises near‑term cash‑flow risk. Is White House Pressure Curbing Boeing’s Cash Flow?
- Negative Sentiment: Program execution and legacy issues remain: Coverage notes Starliner delays and 777X-related cash outflows and inventory liquidation that could pressure near‑term cash and earnings despite production gains. These program risks can weigh on the stock until resolved. Boeing’s Profit Illusion: The Real Turnaround Starts Now
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.
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