How is BA valued relative to the market?

BA currently trades at a trailing P/E of 75.64x and a forward P/E of 51.41x. The stock has a beta of 1.21, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is BA?

BA reports a gross margin of 4.71%, an operating margin of 0.00%, a net profit margin of 2.59%. Return on equity stands at 173.54% and return on assets at -1.98%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

What is the analyst price target for BA?

Based on a consensus of 26 analysts, the median price target is $278.50, the most optimistic target is $305.00, the most conservative target is $246.00. At the current price of $188.32, the median target implies 47.9% upside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

BA is held by 3 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in XLI (3.28%), DIA (2.62%), SPY (0.27%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence BA's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for BA?

As of the most recent session, BA closed at $188.32. The swing trend is negative with ADX at 30.1 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 34 days. No Golden Cross is currently active. 30-day historical volatility is at 32.1%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for BA and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for BA fired on 03.08.26 at $233.49. The position has been held for 12 trading days. 10-day return from entry: -0.78%. 20-day return: -4.84%. The historical edge of the signal system for BA is +15.35% across 117 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the >20% range, averaging 45% at 10 days and 25.7% at 60 days.

BA – The Boeing Company

Industrials | Aerospace & Defense | Website

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$188.32

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▼ Short

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control

+15.35%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 1 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

30.1

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

20%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

68% / 32%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

03.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$233.49

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

12d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-0.78%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

-4.84%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

-4.84%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

-4.84%

+60d

Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: -1 / 7

BA is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 7 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

BA Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $188.32 · ATR14: $3.15

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: -1 / 7

BA is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▼ Short	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -34d	Strength: -0.50 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	30.1 – Strong	ADX38: 49.3
Volatility (HV30)	32.1% – Calm	HV90: 35.3% \| HV180: 34.5%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Death Cross ✗	Stack: No MAs aligned
EMA21 Distance	-1.38 ATR ↑	EMA21: $194.79
GD200 Extension	-4.6 ATR – Normal	GD20: -1.4 \| GD50: -3.4 \| GD100: -3.9

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -34 days but strength is decreasing (-0.50). The move may be exhausting.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 30.1 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 49.3. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 32.1% | HV90: 35.3% | HV180: 34.5%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

💀 Death Cross – Long-term Bearish

Death Cross in place. GD50 $210.89 below GD200 $220.50. Long-term structure remains bearish. MA stack: No MAs aligned.

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($194.79) with -1.38 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $197.04 (-1.4 ATR) | GD50: $210.89 (-3.4 ATR) | GD100: $214.95 (-3.9 ATR) | GD200: $220.50 (-4.6 ATR). ATR14: $3.15.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	7.86	3.06	13.46	-0.75	-13.21	-0.30	9.44	-11.75	6.84	5.69	-8.97	-0.70	19.05
2011	4.64	3.05	5.43	7.79	-1.36	-1.87	-5.12	-4.30	-8.38	12.94	9.44	3.34	13.18
2012	-0.05	0.03	-0.95	2.17	-9.36	10.49	0.99	-1.29	-1.80	0.62	5.58	1.81	3.98
2013	-4.15	3.38	11.08	7.22	9.15	1.69	1.79	-2.17	11.90	10.83	1.29	1.74	80.63
2014	-8.35	5.34	-2.12	0.63	5.88	-6.38	-5.99	5.97	1.51	0.19	7.23	-1.82	-2.68
2015	11.86	3.78	-2.42	-3.57	-2.25	-1.79	2.45	-8.47	2.76	13.37	-1.38	-2.14	14.09
2016	-14.50	-1.88	5.82	6.17	-5.10	2.74	3.07	-2.02	1.41	7.59	6.53	2.16	14.55
2017	4.11	10.87	-3.83	4.63	3.66	5.57	22.09	0.69	5.77	0.78	7.66	8.67	93.12
2018	19.38	1.98	-6.24	3.45	7.40	-5.94	6.02	-2.34	7.41	-7.17	-4.05	-10.41	10.77
2019	19.09	14.13	-13.43	-3.54	-8.82	7.41	-4.29	9.59	7.35	-9.34	6.70	-8.28	2.92
2020	-4.51	-12.42	-48.44	7.90	T 9.36	21.08	-12.38	T 5.89	-3.97	T -13.98	T 41.80	0.49	-35.40
2021	-4.21	T 8.26	13.52	-7.37	T 5.03	-5.96	-5.53	T -2.59	0.83	T -8.39	-7.80	6.98	-0.69
2022	T -3.67	T -1.44	-1.75	-21.98	-11.58	T 4.65	13.92	-5.22	-21.20	T 13.06	T 24.76	8.37	-8.36
2023	9.01	-6.15	3.85	T -4.00	0.90	T 1.54	T 13.24	-5.87	-14.20	-0.54	T 22.31	11.46	33.40
2024	-16.17	-2.90	-3.51	-11.43	T 3.59	-1.39	T 2.09	-2.56	-5.58	-3.18	T 0.55	13.07	-29.69
2025	2.71	-0.71	T 0.29	T 8.96	13.36	-0.92	5.74	5.76	-9.08	-6.59	-7.60	T 16.44	26.33
2026	2.61	-2.36	-13.37	T 10.47	1.66	-3.49	T -1.12	T -11.01	-9.54	-2.06			-17.32

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

BA - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for BA:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
03.08.26	$233.49	12d	-0.78%	-4.84%	-4.84%	-4.84%
07.07.26	$231.68	2d	-6.98%	-6.98%	+0%	+0%
14.04.26	$223.77	28d	+3.38%	+6.45%	+2.43%	+2.43%
15.12.25	$205.50	59d	+5.72%	+19%	+17.56%	+13.89%
23.04.25	$172.37	56d	+7.88%	+20.48%	+22.98%	+24.15%
24.03.25	$180.90	6d	-6.82%	-6.82%	-6.82%	+0%
29.11.24	$155.44	48d	+7.92%	+16.26%	+10.65%	+10.65%
31.07.24	$190.60	4d	-6.45%	-6.45%	-6.45%	-6.45%
02.07.24	$185.42	6d	+0.34%	-3.1%	+0%	+0%
15.05.24	$176.99	12d	-1.4%	-1.4%	-1.4%	+0%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for BA: 15.35%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
>20%	1	+44.96%	+25.66%	+25.66%	+25.66%	Hold
15-20%	1	+18.95%	+21.35%	+27.71%	+42.01%	Hold
10-15%	5	+11.99%	+18.33%	+16.67%	+15.78%	Hold
7-10%	9	+8.3%	+7.79%	+7.83%	+7.24%	Close
5-7%	7	+5.82%	+10.45%	+8.82%	+8.1%	Close
3-5%	18	+4.09%	+7.15%	+6.8%	+6.98%	Close
1-3%	15	+1.93%	+1.39%	+1.62%	+2.74%	Close
0-1%	8	+0.31%	-0.62%	+0.95%	+3.73%	Close
-1-0%	9	-0.72%	-1.68%	-1.75%	-1.52%	Neg
-3-1%	24	-1.8%	-0.89%	+0.02%	+1.29%	Neg
-5-3%	10	-3.85%	-2.75%	-1.77%	-1.84%	Neg
-7-5%	6	-6.48%	-3.57%	-2.25%	-1.16%	Neg
-10-7%	4	-8.21%	-8.21%	-8.21%	-6.43%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 10% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 7

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

20%

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

68% / 32%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

-9,260,931.0

Negative GEX: market makers are short gamma. They sell dips and buy rallies, which amplifies moves and increases volatility.

GEX Flip Strike

$162.50 · 13.7%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$192.50 · 2.2%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$188.32

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

BA GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 20% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (68% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 20% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$166.07 B
PE Ratio (TTM)	75.64
Forward PE	51.41
PEG Ratio	1.57
EV/EBITDA	-67.34
Price/Sales	1.77
Price/Book	27.25
Beta	1.21

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	4.71%
Operating Margin	0.00%
Net Margin	2.59%
ROE	173.54%
ROA	-1.98%

Analyst Consensus (26 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$278.5
High Target	$305
Low Target	$246

About The Boeing Company

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 three segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services. The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo requirements. The Defense, Space & Security segment engages in the research, development, production, and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems; strategic defense and intelligence systems, which include strategic missile and defense systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, cyber and information solutions, and intelligence systems; and satellite systems, such as government and commercial satellites, and space exploration. The Global Services segment offers products and services, including supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance and modifications, upgrades and conversions, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training systems and services, technical and maintenance documents, and data analytics and digital services to commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Company was incorporated in 1916 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

ETF Holdings

The Boeing Company is included in 3 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
XLI	3.28%
DIA	2.62%
SPY	0.27%

Frequently Asked Questions – The Boeing Company (BA)

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