Boeing Lands Order For 140 737 MAX Jets

Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares are trading higher on fresh aircraft orders and new analyst coverage. On Friday, Avolon placed a firm order for 140 737 MAX jets, subject to Bohai Leasing shareholder approval, whilee. Avolon 737 MAX Order Win On Friday, Avolon announced a firm order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of a broader 250-aircraft package split with AIRBUS SE (OTC:EADSY). The orders are intended to support airline customers’ long-term fleet needs. The lessor added that the firm orders are subject to approval by Bohai Leasing Co. Ltd., Avolon’s 70% shareholder, which it expects to receive before the end of October 2026. Analyst Sees Stability In Production Ramp-Up Barclays analyst Anthony Valentini initiated coverage of Boeing with an Overweight rating and a $300 price forecast. The analyst sees opportunities in the commercial aircraft market and aftermarket services, citing sustained demand for fleet upgrades and signs of greater stability in Boeing’s production ramp-up. Valentini also sees stronger growth potential in defense technology firms than in established large-cap defense contractors, according to the report. Meanwhile, TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna lowered the price forecast from $250 to $240 and maintained a Buy rating. Read Also: Boeing Wins $14.7 Billion PAC-3 Seeker Production Contract From Lockheed BA earnings date, estimates Investors are looking ahead to Boeing’s next earnings report, scheduled for Oct. 27. Analysts expect a loss of 19 cents per share, compared with a loss of $7.47 per share a year earlier. Revenue is projected to reach $24.81 billion, up from $23.27 billion in the prior-year period. Boeing trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.5x, indicating a premium valuation relative to its peers. Technically, the stock remains below key simple moving averages (SMAs), with traders watching nearby support and resistance levels. Boeing Edge Rankings: momentum and value scores explained Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Boeing, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market: Momentum: Weak (Score: 14.34) — The stock’s trend profile remains soft versus the broader market, lining up with price still below key moving averages. Value: Weak (Score: 27.27) — The setup screens as expensive on this framework, consistent with a premium P/E even after the stock’s pullback. The Verdict: Boeing’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a weak-tilted profile driven by low momentum and a below-average value score. For longer-term bulls, the chart likely needs more proof of trend repair (reclaiming key moving averages) to match the more optimistic analyst price-target backdrop. BA ETF exposure: ITA, PPA, and MISL fund weightings iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA): 9.58% Weight Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:PPA): 7.20% Weight First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:MISL): 7.75% Weight Significance: Because BA carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock. BA stock today: Boeing shares higher Friday BA Stock Price Activity: Boeing shares are trading higher by 1.26% at $190.12 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data. Photo via Shutterstock