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

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for Boeing in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the aircraft producer will post earnings of $1.37 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.98. Zacks Research currently 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 released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The aircraft producer reported ($7.47) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.51) by ($6.96). The company had revenue of $23.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.61 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($10.44) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a research note on Monday, September 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Boeing from $240.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Boeing presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $235.33.

Boeing Price Performance

NYSE:BA opened at $234.32 on Monday. The company 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 stock’s fifty day moving average price is $203.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $215.98.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Boeing

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in Boeing during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Boeing in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Piscataqua Savings Bank lifted its stake in shares of Boeing by 1,712.5% in the 2nd quarter. Piscataqua Savings Bank now owns 145 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. purchased a new stake in Boeing during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Davis Capital Management bought a new position in Boeing during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total value of $270,003.56. Following the sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, SVP Dana S. Deasy purchased 554 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 acquisition, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,087,704.96. The trade was a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

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?

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.