Boeing Co (BA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Boeing Co (BA) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, BA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Boeing Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $150.34B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 17 Aircraft issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 27.56x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one. Its D/E Ratio of 29.85x is the highest of the 15 peers that report one.
For BA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 28.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BA ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Boeing Co (BA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Aircraft peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $150.34B | 1/17 |
| P/E Ratio | 69.67x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 27.56x | 1/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% | – |
| EPS | $2.73 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $6.90 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $118.93 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.27 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 7.8% | 4/14 |
| Gross Margin | 4.7% | 7/7 |
| Operating Margin | 5.3% | 1/8 |
| EBT Margin | 3.2% | 1/9 |
| Tax Rate | 12.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14x | 15/18 |
| D/E Ratio | 29.85x | 1/15 |
| Financial Leverage | 30.85x | 1/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.6x | 3/14 |
| Working Capital | $15.07B | 1/18 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.64B | 1/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$210M | 10/13 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.85B | 13/13 |
| FCF/Sales | -0.2% | 2/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.1% | 7/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.56x | 2/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 26.7x | 2/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.8x | 7/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 14 days | 6/7 |
| Payables Period | 58 days | 6/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $94.00B | 1/10 |
| Operating Income | $4.60B | 1/15 |
| R&D Expense | $3.69B | 1/15 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $89.60B | 1/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.44 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 16.1% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 790M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $124.63B | 74.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $7.24B | 4.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.52B | 2.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $162.78B | 96.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $95.22B | 56.6% of assets |
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Boeing Co (BA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Boeing Co (Aircraft): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BA Boeing Co | ▶ | $150.34B |
| EMBJ Embraer S.A. | ▶ | $13.08B |
| AVAV Aerovironment Inc | ▼ | $6.19B |
| JOBY Joby Aviation, Inc. | ▶ | $4.61B |
| BETA Beta Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $4.22B |
| ACHR Archer Aviation Inc. | ▼ | $3.13B |
| AVEX Aevex Corp. | ▼ | $1.75B |
| EVEX Eve Holding, Inc. | ▲ | $565M |
| AIRO Airo Group Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $167M |
| DPRO Draganfly Inc. | ▲ | $153M |
| HOVR New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. | ▼ | $92M |
| EVTL Vertical Aerospace Ltd. | ▶ | $69M |
| UAVS Ageagle Aerial Systems Inc. | ▼ | $46M |
| MOB Mobilicom Ltd | ▲ | $37M |
| DUKR Duke Robotics Corp. | ▼ | $15M |
| XERI Xeriant, Inc. | ▶ | $10M |
| BRQL Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corp | ▶ | $7M |
| MTTN Matternet, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Boeing Co (BA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Boeing Co (BA) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, BA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Boeing Co stock predictions?
For BA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 28.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Boeing Co forecasts updated?
Boeing Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Boeing Co's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, BA included, share the SEC industry code Aircraft. The largest are: Embraer S.A. (EMBJ), Aerovironment Inc (AVAV), Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY), Beta Technologies, Inc. (BETA), Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR), Aevex Corp. (AVEX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.