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

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its price target lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $245.00 to $270.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the aircraft producer’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 15.32% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on BA. Vertical Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $281.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Boeing from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Loop Capital set a $223.00 price target on Boeing in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $245.65.

Boeing Price Performance

Shares of BA opened at $234.13 on Wednesday. Boeing has a twelve month low of $128.88 and a twelve month high of $254.35. The company has a market capitalization of $177.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 116.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.70 and a beta of 1.16. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $218.53 and a 200 day moving average of $218.85. The company has a quick ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $10.32. The business had revenue of $23.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.41 billion. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 57.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned ($5.90) earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Boeing will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Boeing

In related news, SVP Dana S. Deasy bought 554 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The shares were purchased at an average price 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $5,087,704.96. This represents a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total transaction of $270,003.56. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 14,656 shares in the company, valued at $2,896,904.96. The trade was a 8.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Boeing

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Boeing by 15.6% in the fourth quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 14,973 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $3,251,000 after purchasing an additional 2,025 shares during the last quarter. Anchyra Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Boeing in the 4th quarter valued at $306,000. First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown increased its stake in shares of Boeing by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown now owns 1,278 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $277,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Boeing during the 4th quarter worth $462,000. Finally, Aprio Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Boeing by 41.8% during the 4th quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,479 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $755,000 after acquiring an additional 1,025 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Key Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarter — Boeing reported a better-than-expected Q4 with a large EPS beat and double‑digit revenue growth, which has supported the rebound in sentiment. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Order flow pickup — Air India added 30 more 737 MAX jets, boosting Boeing’s single‑aisle backlog; Boeing also won additional military work (MH‑139A) that diversifies near‑term revenue. Read More. · Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness — Several firms raised price targets and upgraded BA after the quarter (JPMorgan, Citi, RBC among those cited), giving upside thesis room. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term demand thesis intact — Boeing projects significant fleet additions in India/South Asia over 20 years, supporting long‑run market opportunity even if near‑term conversion is slow. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: R&D and sustainability partnerships — Collaboration on sustainable aviation fuel (Technion) signals longer‑term positioning but limited immediate revenue impact. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Production/supply‑chain strains — Multiple reports flag mounting supply‑chain issues that are slowing build rates and could cap deliveries despite strong backlog, a key near‑term earnings lever. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Delivery pace remains the real test — Commentary argues that 737 MAX deliveries per month determine how backlog turns into revenue; investors are worried deliveries won’t ramp fast enough. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Inventory/finished‑goods risks — Analysts warn Boeing’s finished‑goods cushion is shrinking, which could amplify volatility if production hiccups persist. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Investor fatigue — High‑profile criticism (e.g., Jim Cramer) highlights that some investors remain skeptical after repeated missteps, which can pressure the stock when mixed news arrives. Read More.

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.