The Boeing Company $BA Shares Sold by PFG Advisors

PFG Advisors lessened its stake in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) by 50.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,660 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after selling 3,774 shares during the quarter. PFG Advisors’ holdings in Boeing were worth $795,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Purus Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Boeing by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Purus Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,177 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $256,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the period. Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Boeing in the 4th quarter worth $125,000. Hoertkorn Richard Charles boosted its holdings in Boeing by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Hoertkorn Richard Charles now owns 35,371 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $7,680,000 after acquiring an additional 1,355 shares during the last quarter. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Boeing by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,863 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,707,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Retirement Income Solutions Inc. grew its position in Boeing by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Retirement Income Solutions Inc. now owns 1,021 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $222,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the period. 64.82% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Boeing Stock Performance

Shares of BA opened at $234.29 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $184.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 113.73 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.42. The business’s 50 day moving average is $218.21 and its two-hundred day moving average is $216.97. The Boeing Company has a 52-week low of $169.00 and a 52-week high of $254.35.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The aircraft producer reported ($0.20) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.68) by $0.48. The company had revenue of $22.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.15 billion. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($0.49) EPS. Analysts forecast that The Boeing Company will post -0.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Boeing

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates: revenue rose ~14% to $22.2B, non‑GAAP loss narrowed to ($0.20) and deliveries rose, helping lift confidence in the operational recovery. Boeing Q1 results top estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog and delivery momentum: backlog expanded to roughly $695B and Boeing delivered more aircraft (143) in the quarter — signals of durable demand that support future revenue visibility. Boeing Loss Shrinks, Backlog Hits Record $695 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Production and hiring ramp: Boeing is hiring rapidly (~100–140 factory workers/week) and management says 737 MAX production can increase, supporting margin recovery and delivery cadence. Is The Boeing Company (BA) One of the Best US Stocks to Invest in for Long Term?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price-target moves: multiple firms reiterated/raised ratings (Buy reiterations and price-target lifts, including a Morgan Stanley PT raise) after the beat, helping underpin near-term upside. Benzinga — Morgan Stanley price target note
• Neutral Sentiment: Bullish retail / options activity: unusually large call buying was reported after the print, which can amplify near-term upside but also reflects speculative positioning. Boeing Stock Pops on Quarterly Report
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO commentary on China orders: management is optimistic about large Chinese airline orders but acknowledged they depend on U.S. government-level engagement (political timing adds uncertainty). Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order
• Negative Sentiment: Cash-flow and leverage remain concerns: despite operating improvements (big YoY cash-flow improvement noted by some analysts), Boeing still reported negative free cash flow on a non‑GAAP basis and carries substantial debt — a constraint on valuation until cash turns sustainably positive. How Boeing Is Pivoting From Crisis To Efficiency
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory risks persist (production quality, certification timelines): any setbacks on MAX variants or supply-chain/quality issues could re-weight the recovery narrative and hit the stock. Boeing narrows loss as aircraft deliveries rise

Insider Activity at Boeing

In other Boeing news, EVP Howard E. Mckenzie sold 10,497 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.99, for a total transaction of $2,456,193.03. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,437,781.08. This trade represents a 41.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Mortimer J. Buckley bought 2,230 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $224.20 per share, with a total value of $499,966.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 4,430 shares in the company, valued at approximately $993,206. The trade was a 101.36% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 21,012 shares of company stock valued at $4,980,687. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Boeing from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Boeing from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and issued a $280.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Boeing from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Boeing has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $259.35.

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.