Boeing Poised for First Annual Profit Since 2018
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Newsfilter
- Significant Delivery Increase: Boeing delivered 600 airplanes in 2024, nearly doubling the 348 delivered the previous year, marking the highest delivery volume since 2018, which is expected to drive revenue growth and improve cash flow.
- Improved Financial Outlook: The company anticipates reporting a fourth-quarter loss of 39 cents per share and revenue of $22.6 billion in its upcoming earnings report, indicating positive progress in reducing losses and the potential for annual profitability in 2024.
- Competitive Market Dynamics: While Boeing's delivery numbers have increased, they still lag behind Airbus's 793 deliveries; however, Boeing secured 1,173 net orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus's 889, reflecting strong market demand for Boeing's products.
- Ongoing Regulatory Challenges: Boeing still requires Federal Aviation Administration approval for increased production of the 737 Max, and investors are keenly awaiting updates on the certification timelines for the 737 Max 7 and Max 10, which will directly impact the company's delivery pace and future profitability.
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Analyst Views on BA
Wall Street analysts forecast BA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BA is 252.43 USD with a low forecast of 150.00 USD and a high forecast of 285.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
14 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 241.590
Low
150.00
Averages
252.43
High
285.00
Current: 241.590
Low
150.00
Averages
252.43
High
285.00
About BA
The Boeing Company is an aerospace company. Its segments include Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). Its BCA segment develops, produces and markets commercial jet aircraft principally for the commercial airline industry worldwide. Its family of commercial jet aircraft in production includes the 737 narrow-body model and the 767, 777 and 787 wide-body models. Its BDS segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for strike, surveillance and mobility. Its BGS segment provides services to its commercial and defense customers worldwide. It sustains aerospace platforms and systems with a range of products and services, including supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance and modifications, upgrades and conversions, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training systems and services, technical and maintenance documents, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Order Expansion: At the Wings Airshow in Hyderabad, Air India announced an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing its total Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes, reflecting strong demand in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets.
- Model Selection: The order includes 20 737-8 and 10 737-10 aircraft, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency on domestic and regional routes to meet rising travel demand, thereby solidifying its market position.
- Strategic Goals: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that this incremental purchase is part of their broader fleet strategy to establish the airline as a world-class global carrier, supporting steady deliveries and fleet upgrades planned over the coming years.
- Market Outlook: Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook forecasts that the Indian and South Asian region will require nearly 3,300 new airplanes over the next two decades, with 90% being single-aisle jets, highlighting the immense potential of the aviation market in this region.
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Boeing Secures U.S. Air Force and Air India Contracts
- U.S. Air Force Contract: Boeing has secured a contract to build four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force, marking its second production contract in five months, with a total award value exceeding $262 million, indicating sustained demand in the defense sector.
- Air India Order: Boeing won a contract for 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets from Air India, expanding its order book to nearly 200 aircraft, which strengthens Boeing's position in the Indian market, particularly with the recent addition of 20 737-8 and 10 737-10 jets.
- Earnings Performance: Boeing reported fourth-quarter revenue of $23.948 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $22.470 billion, although an adjusted loss of $1.91 per share fell short of Wall Street's expectation of a 39-cent loss, reflecting improved operational performance.
- Stock Price Movement: As of Thursday, Boeing shares were down 2.09% at $236.52, with mixed market reactions to its earnings report, while several analysts raised their price forecasts for the company, indicating divergent views on Boeing's future performance.
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