Ratan Capital Management LP Purchases New Position in The Boeing Company $BA

Ratan Capital Management LP purchased a new position in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 3,000 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock, valued at approximately $649,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of BA. XML Financial LLC increased its position in shares of Boeing by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. XML Financial LLC now owns 8,905 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,933,000 after buying an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its position in shares of Boeing by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 2,833 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $615,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Boeing by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,915 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $850,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC grew its stake in Boeing by 1.4% in the 1st quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC now owns 3,175 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $632,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. Finally, PKS Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Boeing by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,839 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $399,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BA has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Tigress Financial upped their price objective on shares of Boeing from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Citigroup cut shares of Boeing from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Argus upgraded shares of Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $265.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Barclays lowered shares of Boeing from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, UBS Group assumed coverage on Boeing in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Boeing presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $272.58.

Boeing Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of BA stock opened at $209.84 on Friday. The Boeing Company has a fifty-two week low of $176.77 and a fifty-two week high of $254.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $220.60 and its two-hundred day moving average is $221.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $165.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 90.84 and a beta of 1.21.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its earnings results 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). The business had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.26 billion. Boeing had a negative return on equity of 346.82% and a net margin of 2.41%.Boeing’s quarterly revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($1.24) EPS. Research analysts expect that The Boeing Company will post -0.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Boeing

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing expanded and extended its credit facilities, including a new 364-day agreement with a lender syndicate. The move should improve near-term liquidity and financial flexibility, although it also underscores the company’s substantial funding needs. Boeing Expands and Extends Credit Facilities to Bolster Liquidity
• Positive Sentiment: The Pentagon awarded Boeing a sole-source F-15 sustainment contract with a potential ceiling of roughly $131.2 billion through 2037. The headline figure strengthens Boeing’s defense backlog, though only a smaller portion has been obligated so far, limiting the immediate financial impact. Boeing’s $131B F-15 Win
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace’s LEAP engine deliveries rose sharply this year. Higher engine availability is important for Boeing because engine supply remains a bottleneck to increasing 737 and other aircraft deliveries, revenue recognition, and cash generation. GE Aerospace’s LEAP Engine Deliveries Jumped 41%
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to view Boeing and other defense contractors as beneficiaries of elevated military spending, strong backlogs, and geopolitical demand. However, comparisons with General Dynamics highlight Boeing’s execution, debt, and profitability challenges. BA vs. GD: Which Defense Contractor Has Stronger Growth Prospects?
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing engineers and technical workers overwhelmingly rejected a four-year contract proposal and authorized a strike, raising the risk of higher labor costs, production disruption, and delays to commercial-aircraft recovery. Negotiators are scheduled to resume talks Monday. Boeing and Union Negotiators to Meet Monday
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing has reportedly posted contractor openings for engineering and technical positions as the labor dispute escalates. The apparent preparation for replacement or contingency staffing increases uncertainty and may further strain relations with the union. Boeing Posts Contract Jobs in Labor Dispute
• Negative Sentiment: Investor commentary continues to flag Boeing’s heavy debt burden and the risk that large contract ceilings may not translate into near-term cash flow. Financing actions and elevated valuation make execution particularly important for BA.

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.