Boeing (BA, $360.68) secures U.S. Navy contract worth $2.5 billion
According to the latest media release by the U.S Department of Defense, Boeing has been awarded with an almost $2.5 billion contract for the production of 19 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S Navy, Norway and the U.K.
With 10 aircrafts, at almost $1.26 billion, the U.S. Navy purchase makes up 51% of the total contract value, while Norway’s five aircrafts at almost $695 million makes up 28%. The U.K.’s four aircrafts at almost $507 million makes up 21% of the total contract value.
Developed dominantly for the U.S Navy, more than 80% of the work will be performed in Seattle and Washington and is expected to complete in March 2022. The U.K’s initial operating capability is expected to be achieved in 2020, while Norway’s aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between 2022 and 2023.
On January 25, Boeing delivered the first two KC-46 aerial re-fuelling tankers to the U.S. Air Force at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas
The program is expected to be a landmark move which is two years behind schedule and more than $3 billion over budget.
Enabled to carry torpedoes, depth charges, Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons, P-8 Poseidon is a modified version of the Boeing 737-800ERX.
BA in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on July 02, 2026
BA moved above its 50-day moving average on July 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 43 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where BA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BA as a result. In of 70 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BA just turned positive on July 02, 2026. Looking at past instances where BA's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for BA moved above the 200-day moving average on June 01, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BA advanced for three days, in of 322 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for BA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 05, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
BA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for BA entered a downward trend on June 22, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (29.070) is normal, around the industry mean (10.999). P/E Ratio (87.285) is within average values for comparable stocks, (95.251). BA's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (23.925) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (4.145). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.847) is also within normal values, averaging (37.831).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock worse than average.
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