Intech Investment Management LLC Cuts Stake in The Boeing Company $BA

Intech Investment Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) by 23.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,534 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after selling 8,187 shares during the quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Boeing were worth $5,727,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Boeing by 1.1% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 67,529,417 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $14,574,874,000 after buying an additional 756,057 shares during the last quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC increased its holdings in Boeing by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Newport Trust Company LLC now owns 29,198,446 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $6,301,901,000 after acquiring an additional 707,490 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Boeing by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 16,316,838 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $3,402,073,000 after acquiring an additional 432,026 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Boeing by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 5,327,443 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $1,116,259,000 after purchasing an additional 196,666 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Boeing by 1.1% during the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,242,397 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $888,910,000 after purchasing an additional 44,338 shares in the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Boeing news, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 2,731 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $236.00, for a total value of $644,516.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 11,925 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,814,300. This represents a 18.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Howard E. Mckenzie sold 10,497 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.99, for a total value of $2,456,193.03. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 14,692 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,437,781.08. This represents a 41.67% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 21,012 shares of company stock valued at $4,980,687 over the last quarter. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Boeing Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NYSE BA opened at $227.66 on Friday. The Boeing Company has a 1 year low of $128.88 and a 1 year high of $254.35. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $234.75 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $219.95. The company has a market cap of $178.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 113.26 and a beta of 1.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.40.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The aircraft producer reported $9.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.40) by $10.32. The company had revenue of $23.95 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.41 billion. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($5.90) earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that The Boeing Company will post -2.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently commented on BA. Weiss Ratings upgraded Boeing from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $150.00 price objective on Boeing in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $245.00 target price on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $280.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Argus upgraded shares of Boeing to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $246.14.

Key Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Delta agreed to purchase up to 60 Boeing 787‑10s as part of a wider long‑haul fleet refresh, a material commercial win that supports future widebody demand and production ramp plans. Delta Air Lines Balances Major Fleet Orders With Winter Disruption Risks
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and trade press say Boeing is positioning for a production surge after the surprise Delta order — signaling potential revenue and backlog expansion if delivery rates accelerate. Boeing: Quietly Setting Up The Next Production Surge After A Surprise Delta Win
• Positive Sentiment: Boeing raised its Africa demand outlook (up ~40%), supporting medium‑term commercial aircraft TAM expansion and reinforcing tailwinds for both single‑aisle and widebody sales. Boeing lifts Africa aircraft demand forecast by 40% on strong economic growth
• Positive Sentiment: Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s were delivered to WestJet in a sale‑and‑leaseback — a near‑term confirmation of MAX production and delivery momentum and incremental cash/lease market activity. Aviation Capital Group Announces the Delivery of Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft to WestJet
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage (including Jim Cramer) highlights Boeing’s defense production pipeline — positive for narrative but not an immediate earnings swing unless new contracts are announced. Jim Cramer Discusses Boeing (BA)’s Defense Production
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑lead programs like the 777X and reports on TAM expansion (refurbishing, zero‑emission, AAM) support strategic optionality but are distant catalysts. 5 Ways The Boeing 777X Will Change Aviation Forever
• Negative Sentiment: The Pentagon has asked Boeing (and Lockheed) to disclose exposure to Anthropic’s AI models as part of a potential “supply‑chain risk” review — a development that could force costly vendor changes or slow defense AI deployments tied to Boeing programs. Pentagon asks Boeing, Lockheed Martin about their exposure to Anthropic, Axios reports
• Negative Sentiment: Reports detail the Pentagon audit and broader risk of an Anthropic “supply‑chain” designation — a scenario that could disrupt Boeing’s AI toolchains and cause program delays/costs. Lockheed (LMT) and Boeing (BA) Audited by Defense Department Over Anthropic
• Negative Sentiment: The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for certain 737 MAX models over a circuit‑breaker heating issue — this raises inspection/compliance costs and near‑term operational risk for airlines and lessors. FAA issues directive to address Boeing 737 circuit breaker issue
• Negative Sentiment: Boeing faces mounting safety and legal pressure tied to Vietnam orders, Starliner classification and a Supreme Court decision allowing a pilot‑training lawsuit to proceed — these items increase litigation and regulatory uncertainty. Boeing’s Vietnam Orders Confront Mounting Safety And Legal Pressures
• Negative Sentiment: An EVP insider sale (Uma Amuluru sold ~1,500 shares) was disclosed — small on its own but watched by traders as a signal when combined with other headwinds. SEC filing: insider sale disclosure

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.