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BA·The Boeing Company

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+. (+.%)
High
$221.48
Open
$218.89
Market Cap
174.83B
52W High
$254.35
Low
$217.16
P. Close
$217.44
P/E
77.08
52W Low
$176.77
Fwd P/E
-
DailyIQ Est.
$277.42
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
72
BULLISH
Boeing’s Q4S quantum satellite ground test confirmed entanglement swapping, moving the program closer to a 2027 launch and boosting confidence in the company’s secure‑communications and defense‑satellite business; watch for subsequent flight‑test milestones and regulatory approvals. The $121.2 million Navy P‑8A upgrade contract adds a new revenue stream, extending the platform’s service life and enhancing sensor capabilities, which should improve BA’s cash flow and earnings in the next reporting periods; watch the contract’s execution timeline and any cost overruns. Defense sector backlogs, highlighted by BA’s historic order book, signal sustained demand for advanced weaponry amid geopolitical tensions, reinforcing BA’s position as a key driver within defense ETFs; watch the pace of backlog conversion into orders and changes in defense spending policy. Boeing’s recent order influx and cost‑control initiatives, as noted in the rivalry comparison with Airbus, could tilt market share in its favor, potentially affecting pricing and delivery schedules; watch order book updates and production ramp‑ups for both Boeing and Airbus. The appointment of Travis Sullivan as Southeast Asia leader aims to deepen Boeing’s footprint in a region with rising commercial aircraft demand, which could improve sales and after‑sales support against competitors like Airbus and Embraer; watch regional sales performance and supply‑chain coordination improvements. The combination of quantum satellite progress, defense upgrades, and regional expansion suggests a multi‑segment growth trajectory for BA over the next 1–10 trading days; watch for regulatory or geopolitical developments that could accelerate or delay these initiatives. The quantum test milestone may also influence government procurement strategies for secure communications, potentially opening new contract opportunities for BA; watch for announcements of new defense satellite contracts or funding allocations. Meanwhile, the P‑8A upgrade program’s cash‑flow impact could provide a buffer against any short‑term commercial aviation headwinds; watch quarterly earnings releases for any variance from projected cash flow. Overall, the recent developments reinforce BA’s diversified revenue base, but investors should remain alert to execution risks and geopolitical shifts that could affect defense spending; watch defense budget updates and changes in supply‑chain dynamics.
Earnings Summary
Boeing, a global aerospace and defense leader headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, designs, manufactures, and services commercial jetliners, military aircraft, and space and defense systems, operating through Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services segments. In the most recent quarters, revenue rose from $15.24 billion in Q4 2024 to $19.50 billion in Q1 2025, then to $22.75 billion in Q2 2025, and $23.27 billion in Q3 2025, before climbing to $23.95 billion in Q4 2025; the following quarter’s revenue fell to $22.22 billion in Q1 2026, indicating a modest decline after a year‑long upward trajectory. EPS, however, remained negative throughout, improving from a $5.90 loss in Q4 2024 to a $0.49 loss in Q1 2025 and $1.24 loss in Q2 2025, but then deteriorating sharply to a $7.47 loss in Q3 2025, before easing to $1.91 loss in Q4 2025 and $0.20 loss in Q1 2026. The company beat analyst EPS estimates in Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 but missed in the other quarters, reflecting volatile profitability despite steady revenue growth. Historically, Boeing’s revenue has trended upward from $15.24 billion in Q4 2024 to $23.95 billion in Q4 2025, yet EPS has remained negative and inconsistent, with notable misses in Q4 2024, Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026; the pattern suggests that while top‑line expansion is occurring, cost pressures or production challenges continue to erode earnings. Recent news highlights a successful ground‑testing milestone for the Q4S quantum networking satellite, an Air Force repair contract that adds MRO revenue, and a 737 MAX production increase from 42 to 47 units per month, all of which could support future revenue growth and potentially improve margins if production and integration timelines hold. Investors should watch for Q2 2026 revenue and EPS figures, monitor the pace of quantum payload integration and any schedule slips, and track defense maintenance contract performance and 737 MAX production trends, as these factors will be key to understanding whether the company’s revenue gains translate into stronger earnings in the next reporting period.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-8.57$-6.19$-3.81$-1.44$0.94Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$-0.27 - -
Q1'26$-0.16$-0.20-27.7%
Q4'25$-0.40$-1.91-381.5%
Q3'25$-2.38$-7.47-214.4%
Q2'25$-1.27$-1.24+2.3%
Q1'25$-1.30$-0.49+62.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$18.7B$20.4B$22.1B$23.8B$25.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$24.7B - -
Q1'26$24.1B$22.2B-7.7%
Q4'25$23.1B$23.9B+3.5%
Q3'25 - $23.3B -
Q2'25 - $22.7B -
Q1'25 - $19.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

BA Stock Snapshot

BA is currently trading at $217.44, giving The Boeing Company a market cap of 174.83B and a P/E ratio of 77.1. Today's range spans $217.16–$221.48, with shares opening at $218.89 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 72/100.

Over the past year BA has traded between $176.77 and $254.35 - the current price is +23.0% off the 52-week low and -14.5% from the high. 39 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $270.00 (range $230.00–$300.00), implying upside of +24.2%.

It's a pause for BA: technical score 55/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish (72/100), price $217.44 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 77.1) At 174.83B in Industrials market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $176.77–$254.35. The consolidation is the story for now.

Portfolio construction in Industrials often uses large-cap names like BA as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 55/100 (HOLD) at $217.44 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (72/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $176.77–$254.35 annual range rather than a directional bet.