Formidable Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA – Free Report) by 50.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,363 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after selling 2,431 shares during the quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Boeing were worth $510,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Ninety One UK Ltd bought a new stake in Boeing in the 3rd quarter valued at $192,734,000. Amundi boosted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 75.5% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,776,634 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $376,700,000 after purchasing an additional 764,236 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 67,529,417 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $14,574,874,000 after purchasing an additional 756,057 shares during the last quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC grew its position in shares of Boeing by 2.5% during the third quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC now owns 29,198,446 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $6,301,901,000 after purchasing an additional 707,490 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP grew its position in shares of Boeing by 5,247.3% during the second quarter. Caxton Associates LLP now owns 443,022 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $92,826,000 after purchasing an additional 434,737 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Mortimer J. Buckley purchased 2,230 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were bought at an average price of $224.20 per share, for a total transaction of $499,966.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 4,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $993,206. This represents a 101.36% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Howard E. Mckenzie sold 10,497 shares of Boeing stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.99, for a total transaction of $2,456,193.03. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,437,781.08. The trade was a 41.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 21,012 shares of company stock valued at $4,980,687 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Boeing Stock Up 0.1%
Boeing (NYSE:BA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $10.32. The company had revenue of $23.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.41 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($5.90) EPS. The company’s revenue was up 57.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that The Boeing Company will post -2.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.
More Boeing News
Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Boeing’s role in NASA’s Artemis program drove the biggest lift: the Boeing-built Space Launch System core stage performed successfully on the first crewed Artemis flight, reinforcing Boeing’s position on multi?mission deep?space hardware and follow-on core-stage work (Artemis III–V), while the company also saw a defense pivot (PAC?3/Patriot) that boosts near?term military revenue prospects. Boeing (BA) Is Up 7.1% After Artemis SLS Success And PAC-3 Deal Pivot – Has The Bull Case Changed?
- Positive Sentiment: Company and NASA releases confirm the core-stage success and highlight rockets currently in production, supporting a multi?year aerospace backlog and credibility for future government programs. Boeing-built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First Crewed Artemis Mission around the Moon
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Wells Fargo initiated/upgraded coverage to an overweight/strong?buy and MarketBeat/Marketbeat data show a consensus “Moderate Buy” from 25 firms — these endorsements can sustain investor interest and liquidity. Wells Fargo initiates coverage of Boeing (BA) with overweight recommendation The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy†from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Leasing market activity: AerCap reported heavy Q1 asset transactions — a sign of aircraft demand/liquidity in the leasing market that indirectly affects OEM order and aftermarket dynamics, but not an immediate Boeing earnings driver. AerCap Leased, Purchased and Sold 286 Assets in the First Quarter 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and interest pieces (Zacks, Barchart) are driving attention to BA as a trending/turnaround story — increases visibility but mix of views keeps impact uncertain. The Boeing Company (BA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
- Negative Sentiment: Persistent safety and quality issues remain a drag: coverage warns of a “rash” of safety incidents and the risk of certification delays and added costs, which can compress margins and delay deliveries. Boeing Has Experienced a Rash of Safety Issues. Can the Company Reassure Investors That the Stock Is a Buy in 2026?
- Negative Sentiment: Supply?chain/production headwinds: Spirit Aerosystems’ 737 fuselage rail deliveries slowed in March, a potential near?term constraint on 737 output and deliveries. Boeing 737 fuselage rail deliveries from Spirit appear to slow in March
- Negative Sentiment: Some sell?side pushes back on valuation: Citigroup cut its price target (from $290 to $256) even while retaining a buy, signaling lower upside expectations versus prior forecasts. Benzinga citation: Citigroup lowers BA price target
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms recently commented on BA. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Boeing in a report on Wednesday. They set an “overweight” rating and a $250.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings raised Boeing from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group upped their price objective on Boeing from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their target price on Boeing from $290.00 to $256.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Boeing presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $252.48.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on BA
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.
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