Report: Barclays Predicts Boeing Stock Recovery After Turbulent Year

Analysts at the financial institution have upgraded corporation's shares from ‘equal weight’ to ‘overweight’ status.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Barclays analysts predict a potential recovery for Boeing's stock this year, upgrading shares to "overweight" and increasing the price target from $190 to $210.
  • The optimistic forecast is contingent on Boeing significantly accelerating the production and delivery of its 737 Max and 787 jets, which could see the stock reach $270-$290 per share.
  • This prediction follows a difficult 2024 for Boeing, characterized by a labor strike, a 34% drop in deliveries, and increased government scrutiny over safety and quality after incidents like the 737 Max 9 door plug blowout.
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Analysts at London-based multinational bank Barclays are speculating that Boeing’s stocks could be on the uptick to recovery this year.

According to a Barron’s report, analysts led by Barclays managing director David Strauss recently upgraded Boeing shares from “equal weight” to “overweight” status and lifted its price target from $190 to $210. The analysts wrote that in a best-case scenario, Boeing’s stock could skyrocket anywhere between $270 to $290 per share if the company can speed up production and delivery for its 737 Max and 787 jets.

As of Tuesday morning, Boeing stocks were trending upward at $173.50 per share.

2024 was a difficult year for Boeing, which faced a devastating labor strike and government scrutiny over product quality and safety practices at the company. The Barclays analysis comes roughly one year after the door plug blew out from a Boeing 737 Max 9 while it was in flight for Alaska Airlines.

While deliveries dropped by 34 percent in 2024 compared to the year prior, Boeing has stated it plans to boost production of its 737 and 787 jets this year and get back on track to meet its delivery goals.


Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on AirlineGeeks.com.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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