California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA – Free Report) by 4.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,222,781 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 54,558 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.16% of Boeing worth $263,913,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bank of Nova Scotia increased its position in Boeing by 10.5% in the third quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 101,813 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $21,974,000 after buying an additional 9,713 shares during the period. BNP Paribas boosted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 4.3% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas now owns 3,613 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $780,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. Boothbay Fund Management LLC grew its position in shares of Boeing by 14.4% during the third quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC now owns 13,486 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $2,911,000 after acquiring an additional 1,701 shares during the last quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Boeing by 79.4% during the third quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 9,395 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $2,028,000 after acquiring an additional 4,159 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 1858 Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Boeing by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter. 1858 Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,839 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,476,000 after purchasing an additional 523 shares during the period. 64.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Boeing Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:BA opened at $209.97 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $164.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 104.46 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.40. The Boeing Company has a 12 month low of $128.88 and a 12 month high of $254.35. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $235.19 and its 200 day moving average price is $219.29.
Trending Headlines about Boeing
Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Large U.S. Air Force E-7A/Wedgetail contract modification (~$2.34–$2.43B) expands Boeing’s defense backlog through 2032, providing near-term revenue visibility and supporting cash flow forecasts. Boeing wins $2.34B U.S. Air Force contract modification for E-7A aircraft
- Positive Sentiment: Reports note surging demand in military and other segments that could support higher production cadence and longer-term revenue upside (article highlights talk of “quadruple production” in some areas). This narrative boosts investor confidence in Boeing’s recovery trajectory. “Quadruple Production”: Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Jumps as Demand Surges
- Neutral Sentiment: Boeing’s commercial deliveries remain strong (February deliveries outpaced Airbus, hitting a multi‑year high), showing operational momentum even as quality checks continue. This helps offset near-term concerns. Boeing Deliveries Outpace Rival. Shares Dip On 737 MAX Wiring Issue.
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader contract awards reporting ( ~$2.49B update) highlights ongoing government work across Boeing and peers — supportive for backlog but not a game changer by itself. Boeing Contracts Get $2.49 Bil. Update; KC-135s Collide Over Iraq
- Negative Sentiment: Boeing is repairing up to ~25 undelivered 737 MAX jets after discovering wiring flaws caused by machining damage; deliveries may be delayed while inspections/rework proceed, pressuring near-term delivery counts and cash flow. Boeing repairing 25 737 MAX jets with wiring flaws, Bloomberg News reports
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. Air Force leadership has told lawmakers Boeing must fix ongoing KC‑46 tanker issues before additional orders, which could limit near-term follow‑on tanker revenue and weigh on program reputation. USAF general says Boeing has to fix tanker problems before US orders more
- Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment remains cautious: recent wiring disclosures triggered share weakness over the past week as quality concerns persist despite strong delivery guidance and upbeat analyst coverage. Investors Are Betting on Boeing’s Turnaround Even as Quality Questions Linger
Insider Transactions at Boeing
In other Boeing news, SVP Ann M. Schmidt sold 6,281 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $243.37, for a total value of $1,528,606.97. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 13,978 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,401,825.86. The trade was a 31.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,503 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.78, for a total transaction of $351,371.34. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,015 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,445,326.70. The trade was a 7.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 21,012 shares of company stock worth $4,980,687. Corporate insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have commented on BA shares. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of Boeing from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. New Street Research set a $257.00 price objective on Boeing in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 target price on Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Argus upgraded Boeing to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Tigress Financial reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $246.14.
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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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