Boeing Gets Fresh Demand Boost While Union Vote, Weak Technicals Loom
Boeing stock falls despite fresh jet orders as investors weigh execution, labor developments and a weak technical setup.
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Boeing (BA) stock gains as India’s Akasa Air eyes a massive deal for over 200 737 Max jets. Read technicals and analyst targets.
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The article compares Boeing and Lockheed Martin as aerospace investment options for 2026. Boeing is undergoing a turnaround with strong commercial aviation demand and record backlogs, but faces operational challenges, high debt (10.0x debt-to-equity), and negative free cash flow. Lockheed Martin offers stability with steady profitability, lower leverage (3.2x debt-to-equity), strong free cash flow ($6.9B), and long-term F-35 program revenue visibility. The author recommends Lockheed Martin as the better value investment due to its cheaper valuation multiples (17.3x forward P/E vs. Boeing's 49.7x) and fortress-like business model.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-24/india-s-akasa-in-talks-with-boeing-to-order-200-737-max-aircraft