Retirement Planning Co of New England Inc. Buys 5,016 Shares of The Boeing Company $BA

Retirement Planning Co of New England Inc. increased its stake in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) by 28.5% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 22,628 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after buying an additional 5,016 shares during the period. Boeing accounts for approximately 2.0% of Retirement Planning Co of New England Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest position. Retirement Planning Co of New England Inc.’s holdings in Boeing were worth $4,913,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mystic Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Boeing by 42.9% during the fourth quarter. Mystic Asset Management Inc. now owns 22,968 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $4,987,000 after buying an additional 6,896 shares in the last quarter. Tufton Capital Management acquired a new position in Boeing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $255,000. Kanawha Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Boeing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $517,000. Marietta Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Boeing during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $241,000. Finally, EPG Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Boeing by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. EPG Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,284 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,364,000 after buying an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Boeing Trading Up 5.5%

BA opened at $231.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $181.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 115.05 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $218.31 and its 200-day moving average is $216.85. The Boeing Company has a 52-week low of $169.00 and a 52-week high of $254.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.37.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The aircraft producer reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.68) by $0.48. The company had revenue of $22.22 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.15 billion. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.49) EPS. Analysts expect that The Boeing Company will post -0.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Boeing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat: Boeing reported a much smaller-than-expected loss and revenue of $22.22B (up ~14%), driven by higher deliveries and a record backlog (~$695B), a key driver behind the rally. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Demand catalyst — CEO optimistic about China orders tied to an upcoming US‑China summit; a major order from Chinese carriers would materially support forward revenue and backlog. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory progress — FAA says no current roadblocks to 737 MAX 7/10 certification by year‑end, reducing a major regulatory overhang if timelines hold. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated options and analyst activity: unusually large call buying and fresh/maintained Buy ratings (several brokers) are amplifying intraday momentum but also raise short‑term volatility. (No single article link)
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow & balance sheet pressure: operating and free cash flow remain weak (negative free cash flow reported), and the company still carries high leverage — a constraint on returns and vulnerable if delivery cadence or margins slip. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Execution & macro risks: lingering wiring/delivery issues, supply‑chain risks and broader market/geopolitical headwinds (e.g., Middle East tensions) could reverse gains or increase volatility. Read More. • Read More.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on BA shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Boeing from $265.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Argus raised shares of Boeing to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $280.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Boeing in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Tigress Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Boeing from $275.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $254.35.

Insider Activity at Boeing

In related news, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,503 shares of Boeing stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.78, for a total value of $351,371.34. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 19,015 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,445,326.70. The trade was a 7.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Ann M. Schmidt sold 6,281 shares of Boeing stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $243.37, for a total transaction of $1,528,606.97. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 13,978 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,401,825.86. This trade represents a 31.00% 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 worth $4,980,687 in the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.