Boeing (NYSE:BA) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its target price increased by equities research analysts at 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 price target would indicate a potential upside of 10.71% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on BA. Zacks Research raised Boeing from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. 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 research report on Wednesday. UBS Group upped their target price on Boeing from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Vertical Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $281.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research report on Tuesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.65.

Boeing Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:BA traded down $0.68 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $243.88. The stock had a trading volume of 6,601,064 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,047,124. Boeing has a 52 week low of $128.88 and a 52 week high of $254.35. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $216.32 and its 200 day moving average is $218.58. The stock has a market cap of $185.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.84, a P/E/G ratio of 7.07 and a beta of 1.16.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported ($1.91) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.40) by ($1.51). The firm had revenue of $23.95 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($5.90) earnings per share. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts forecast that Boeing will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Boeing

In related news, SVP Dana S. Deasy bought 554 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $178.88 per share, for a total transaction of $99,099.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares in the company, valued at $5,087,704.96. This trade represents a 1.99% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total transaction of $270,003.56. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,656 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,896,904.96. This trade represents a 8.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Alpha Cubed Investments LLC lifted its stake in Boeing by 43.3% in the second quarter. Alpha Cubed Investments LLC now owns 3,598 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $754,000 after acquiring an additional 1,088 shares during the period. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Boeing in the 2nd quarter valued at $62,859,000. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Boeing by 1.7% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 66,773,360 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $13,991,022,000 after acquiring an additional 1,118,316 shares during the period. SteelPeak Wealth LLC lifted its position in Boeing by 50.4% during the third quarter. SteelPeak Wealth LLC now owns 26,360 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $5,689,000 after purchasing an additional 8,833 shares during the period. Finally, Patton Fund Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Boeing by 734.4% in the third quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. now owns 10,322 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $2,228,000 after purchasing an additional 9,085 shares during the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are lifting targets and ratings on BA after the quarter, reflecting confidence in recovery and future free‑cash‑flow improvement — Citigroup recently raised its PT and multiple firms increased forecasts. Boeing Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital Markets set a $275 price target, citing improved FCF visibility and modeling potential for $10B+ free cash flow by 2028 — a bullish fundamental catalyst if execution holds. Why Boeing Is Emerging As The Ultimate Recovery Play
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum: Q4 revenue beat and commercial deliveries hit their highest levels since 2018, with backlog at a record ~$682B — supports longer‑term revenue visibility and order conversion. Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Demand tailwinds: Boeing forecasts strong regional growth (India & South Asia adding ~3,290 jets over 20 years) and is pursuing sustainability initiatives (SAF partnership with Technion) — secular demand and ESG alignment may increase long‑term order prospects. Boeing expects India, South Asia to add 3,290 jets over next 20 years
• Neutral Sentiment: The reported Q4 profit was materially boosted by a ~$9–10B gain from the sale of parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions business — that improves cash and reported net income but is a one‑time item rather than recurring operating improvement. Boeing reports fourth-quarter profit
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed consensus on an adjusted basis (Q4 EPS came in worse than expected) and some headlines emphasize unit losses and ongoing manufacturing/quality risks — key near‑term investor concerns that can pressure multiples until sustained operating cash‑flow improves. Boeing’s Q4 Loss Wider Than Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: shares slipped after the report as investors focused on the one‑time nature of the profit, weaker margins and operating cash flow (free cash flow was modest in the quarter). Short‑term volatility likely until cash generation and production stability are demonstrably sustained. Crude Oil Rises 2%; Boeing Shares Fall After Q4 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution/coverage notes highlight “ongoing risks” despite the headline beat — investors should price in execution risk (production quality, delivery cadence, cash conversion) even as sentiment improves. Boeing beats loss forecast, shares steady as one-time gain masks ongoing risks

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.