Why Boeing (BA) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

Boeing (BA) ended the recent trading session at $239.81, demonstrating a +2.25% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.17%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.26%. Heading into today, shares of the airplane builder had gained 14.75% over the past month, outpacing the Aerospace sector's gain of 10.85% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Boeing in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 27, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.38, reflecting a 93.56% increase from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $21.74 billion, showing a 42.62% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of -$9.54 per share and a revenue of $87.26 billion, indicating changes of +53.19% and 0%, respectively, from the former year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Boeing should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 15.76% higher. Boeing is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Boeing has a Forward P/E ratio of 209.25 right now. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 23.56 for its industry. One should further note that BA currently holds a PEG ratio of 6.68. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. Aerospace - Defense stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.87 based on yesterday's closing prices. The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, placing it within the top 43% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. 5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks