What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for Boeing Q1 Earnings?

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) – Zacks Research raised their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Boeing in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the aircraft producer will post earnings per share of $1.37 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.98. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Boeing’s current full-year earnings is ($2.58) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Boeing’s Q2 2027 earnings at $0.31 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.56 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.69 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.92 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on BA. Tigress Financial reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of Boeing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $277.00 price objective on Boeing and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup began coverage on Boeing in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $265.00 target price for the company. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $235.33.

Boeing Stock Performance

Shares of BA stock opened at $239.73 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $204.67 and a 200-day moving average of $216.24. The stock has a market cap of $182.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.52, a P/E/G ratio of 6.68 and a beta of 1.16. Boeing has a 52-week low of $128.88 and a 52-week high of $242.69.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The aircraft producer reported ($7.47) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.51) by ($6.96). The company had revenue of $23.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.61 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($10.44) earnings per share. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

Insider Activity at Boeing

In other news, SVP Dana S. Deasy bought 554 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The stock was bought at an average price of $178.88 per share, for a total transaction of $99,099.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 28,442 shares in the company, valued at $5,087,704.96. The trade was a 1.99% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,366 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $197.66, for a total transaction of $270,003.56. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 14,656 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,896,904.96. The trade was a 8.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boeing

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new position in Boeing in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in Boeing during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Piscataqua Savings Bank increased its holdings in Boeing by 1,712.5% during the 2nd quarter. Piscataqua Savings Bank now owns 145 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Boeing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Davis Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Boeing in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.82% of the company’s stock.

Boeing News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Boeing is reporting a surge in airplane deliveries, a primary driver cited for the stock’s strength as deliveries lift near-term cash flow and backlog conversion. Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Gains as Deliveries Surge, More to Follow
• Positive Sentiment: CNBC reports Boeing is on track for its highest annual deliveries since 2018 and will provide 2026 production plans later this month — a catalyst for upside if the company signals faster production ramp. Boeing’s airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it’s about to pick up the pace
• Positive Sentiment: Boeing won roughly $12.8 billion in two large defense contracts, adding a meaningful, higher-margin revenue stream and reducing reliance on commercial-cycle timing. Just in Time for 2026, Boeing Wins $12.8 Billion in 2 Big Defense Contracts
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks explains why BA outpaced the market today, citing the delivery/contract momentum and improving operational headlines that are driving sentiment. Why Boeing (BA) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Roundups of aerospace Q3 results put Boeing in context with peers; useful for relative valuation but not fresh operational news. A look back at aerospace stocks’ Q3 earnings: Boeing (NYSE:BA) vs the rest of the pack
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks/analyst preview pieces outlining Q1 earnings expectations are circulating; they provide estimates investors will watch but do not change fundamentals until results are released. What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for Boeing Q1 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the positives, Boeing still reports negative trailing earnings and an analyst EPS outlook that remains below breakeven — a reminder that operational improvements must translate into sustained profitability for a durable rerating.

Boeing Company 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.