What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for Boeing Q1 Earnings?

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Boeing in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, March 26th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the aircraft producer will earn $1.32 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.27. The consensus estimate for Boeing’s current full-year earnings is ($2.58) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Boeing’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.36 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on BA. Susquehanna upped their target price on Boeing from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 29th. Melius Research raised shares of Boeing from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 24th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Boeing from $103.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 17th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $200.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research note on Wednesday, January 29th. Finally, Northcoast Research raised shares of Boeing from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Boeing presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $195.68.

Boeing Stock Performance

NYSE:BA opened at $172.98 on Friday. Boeing has a one year low of $137.03 and a one year high of $196.95. The stock has a market cap of $129.74 billion, a PE ratio of -9.44 and a beta of 1.53. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $173.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $164.20.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($5.90) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.60) by ($4.30). During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.47) EPS.

Insider Activity at Boeing

In other Boeing news, EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 3,159 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $180.69, for a total value of $570,799.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 19,213 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,471,596.97. This trade represents a 14.12 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BA. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in Boeing in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Sugar Maple Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Boeing during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. RPg Family Wealth Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Boeing in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Fiduciary Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Boeing in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, HighMark Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Boeing by 121.6% during the 4th quarter. HighMark Wealth Management LLC now owns 164 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Boeing

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services segments.