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On Wednesday, Jefferies analysts raised the price target for Boeing (NYSE:BA) stock to $250 from a previous target of $230, while maintaining a Buy rating. With Boeing’s stock currently trading at $212.75 and showing strong momentum with a 34.84% return over the past six months, this adjustment comes as Boeing’s delivery figures for May showed a slight increase compared to earlier months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $215.80.
Boeing delivered 45 aircraft in May, including 31 MAX models, 5 units of the 777, and 7 units of the 787. This number is consistent with April’s deliveries and shows a slight increase from the average of 43 monthly deliveries recorded from January to March. The deliveries in May indicate a notable improvement in wide-body aircraft deliveries, with 14 units delivered compared to 16 in May and 25 for the entire first quarter. Despite these improvements, InvestingPro data reveals that Boeing’s gross profit margins remain under pressure at -1.79%, highlighting the importance of monitoring the company’s financial metrics.
Production at Boeing has been solidifying, with over 38 rollouts of the 737 model tracked in May. This includes some rollouts from April, as Boeing continues its progress toward achieving a production rate of 38 aircraft per month.
Jefferies analysts highlighted the ongoing improvement in Boeing’s production and delivery numbers as a key factor in raising the price target. The firm remains optimistic about Boeing’s performance, reflected in their maintained Buy rating for the stock.
In other recent news, BAE Systems (LON:BAES) has secured a $30 million contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade its AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder, enhancing Identification Friend or Foe capabilities across various platforms. This upgrade aims to address obsolescence and boost processing capacity, with production hardware slated for delivery in 2027. Additionally, BAE Systems has introduced a new range of M-Code GPS receivers, offering advanced anti-jamming and secure GPS capabilities, further expanding its product offerings to the U.S. military. Meanwhile, Boeing has been in the spotlight as Bernstein SocGen Group analysts reiterated an Outperform rating for the company, citing strong momentum in its commercial airplane division. The analysts noted Boeing’s plans to increase production rates for its 737MAX and 787 models, with expectations to achieve free cash flow goals this year. However, Boeing faces scrutiny as the National Transportation Safety Board announced a June hearing to investigate a mid-air cabin panel blowout on a 737 MAX 9 flight, which led to a temporary grounding and ongoing production cap. In a related aviation development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that Indian airlines have placed record orders for over 2,000 new aircraft, signaling rapid expansion in the country’s aviation market.
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