Boeing (NYSE:BA) Price Target Cut to $235.00 by Analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada

Boeing (NYSE:BA) had its target price dropped by Royal Bank Of Canada from $265.00 to $235.00 in a research report issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the aircraft producer’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 25.57% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Sunday, September 27th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of Boeing from $250.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Robert W. Baird set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Boeing and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Boeing from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $230.00 to $300.00 in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $267.96.

Boeing Price Performance

NYSE:BA traded up $2.49 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $187.15. The company had a trading volume of 1,318,946 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,794,160. The company has a quick ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $206.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $215.77. Boeing has a one year low of $176.77 and a one year high of $254.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $147.91 billion, a PE ratio of 80.96 and a beta of 1.26.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.76) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.34) by ($0.42). Boeing had a net margin of 2.41% and a negative return on equity of 346.82%. The company had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.26 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($1.24) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Boeing will post -0.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boeing

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new position in Boeing during the second quarter valued at approximately $911,878,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter valued at approximately $747,763,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter valued at approximately $710,816,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter worth $539,456,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Boeing in the second quarter worth $441,997,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Boeing

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing delivered 161 commercial aircraft in the third quarter, including 124 737s, while September deliveries rose to 57—the company’s highest monthly total of 2026. The improvement supports Boeing’s effort to ramp 737 MAX production and convert its large order backlog into revenue and cash flow. Boeing delivers 57 jets in September, highest monthly total for year
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s defense outlook received support from the U.S. Navy’s selection of Boeing for the next carrier-based fighter, the F/A-XX, alongside a roughly $715 billion order book. These developments strengthen the long-term growth narrative beyond commercial aviation. A $715B Order Book and Fighter Jet Wins
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, indicating that the brokerage sees potential for a recovery as production and deliveries improve. Barclays initiates coverage of Boeing with overweight rating
• Positive Sentiment: Boeing’s board now includes more directors with deep aviation experience, which could improve strategic oversight and help position the company for next-generation aircraft development. Boeing’s Secret Weapon Isn’t on the Factory Floor
• Neutral Sentiment: The U.S. transportation secretary is meeting with Boeing and GE executives about aircraft-certification reform. Faster approvals could help future production, but the outcome and timing remain uncertain. Aircraft certification reform efforts
• Negative Sentiment: Investors have not fully rewarded the delivery gains. Analysts cite high oil prices, defense-sector concerns, a 737 MAX production issue, and unresolved regulatory approvals as ongoing obstacles. Boeing’s weak liquidity profile, substantial leverage, and prior earnings miss further limit confidence in the recovery.

Boeing Company Profile

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is a global aerospace company that designs, manufactures and supports commercial airplanes, military aircraft, spacecraft and related systems. Its commercial portfolio includes the 737, 787 Dreamliner and 777 families, as well as the 777X program. Boeing sells aircraft to airlines, cargo operators and leasing companies around the world.

Through its defense and space operations, Boeing provides products and services for the U.S. government, allied governments and other institutional customers.