AIA Group Ltd trimmed its position in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA – Free Report) by 22.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 15,631 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after selling 4,603 shares during the period. AIA Group Ltd’s holdings in Boeing were worth $3,111,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Boeing by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 70,989,438 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $15,413,227,000 after buying an additional 3,460,021 shares in the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. boosted its position in shares of Boeing by 245.7% during the 4th quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 2,252,450 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $489,052,000 after acquiring an additional 1,600,909 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its position in shares of Boeing by 43.1% during the 4th quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 3,907,876 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $840,204,000 after acquiring an additional 1,176,074 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP increased its holdings in shares of Boeing by 31.3% in the 4th quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 3,953,087 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $858,294,000 after acquiring an additional 942,536 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Diamant Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Boeing by 19,623.0% in the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 872,348 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $173,623,000 after acquiring an additional 867,925 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.82% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
BA has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on Boeing from $256.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Boeing from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Btg Pactual set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Boeing in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Boeing from $245.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $250.00 target price for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Boeing has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $261.53.
Boeing News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The FAA said Boeing can again self-certify airworthiness for its 737 MAX and 787 jets, restoring a key authority Boeing lost after the MAX crashes and signaling improving oversight trust. FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes
- Positive Sentiment: Reports also say Boeing is nearing certification milestones for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10, which could help unlock delayed deliveries and improve cash flow. Boeing nears key certification milestone for 737 Max 7 and Max 10
- Positive Sentiment: Boeing delivered 64 jets in June and posted its strongest first half of deliveries since 2018, reinforcing the case that production and cash generation are improving. Boeing Delivered 64 Jets in June. Here’s What That Means for Its July 28 Earnings.
- Positive Sentiment: Boeing is also targeting a potential 100-jet SMBC deal, while broader airline demand headlines and upcoming air shows could support new order activity. Boeing Targets 100-Jet SMBC Deal as Airbus Battles for Major Order
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to rate Boeing as a “moderate buy,” but that view reflects ongoing execution progress rather than a near-term breakout catalyst. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
- Negative Sentiment: Competition remains a concern, as Airbus won major orders from Chinese airlines, highlighting Boeing’s continued weakness in a key international market. Airbus Wins Major Order from Air China to Firm Regional Hold
Boeing Stock Up 0.2%
Shares of NYSE BA opened at $214.38 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $169.00 billion, a PE ratio of 104.07 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.42. The Boeing Company has a 52-week low of $176.77 and a 52-week high of $254.35. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $221.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $224.79.
Boeing (NYSE:BA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The aircraft producer reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.68) by $0.48. The firm had revenue of $22.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($0.49) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that The Boeing Company will post -0.27 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity
In other Boeing news, Director Bradley D. Tilden bought 1,370 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $218.50 per share, for a total transaction of $299,345.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $299,345. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Boeing 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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