Boeing's First Quarter Delivery Drama - Commercial Aircraft Numbers Drop Amid Industry Turbulence
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported a significant drop in its first quarter deliveries for 2024, with 83 commercial aircraft delivered compared to 130 in the same period last year. The company also delivered 14 defense sector aircraft. Boeing and Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) are reportedly close to splitting operations of supplier Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR), potentially ending Boeing's 20-year outsourcing strategy. This comes as Boeing faces pressure to reassess its supply chain strategy following a recent crisis. BA stock has declined over 13% in the past year, with exposure available through IShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) and Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:PPA).
April 09, 2024 | 3:47 pm
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Boeing's Q1 deliveries significantly dropped, and it's close to a deal with Airbus to split operations of supplier Spirit Aerosystems.
The significant drop in Q1 deliveries and the ongoing negotiations with Airbus to split operations of a key supplier could negatively impact investor sentiment and stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
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Investors can gain exposure to Boeing's stock, which has lost over 13% in the past year, through IShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF.
As Boeing's stock performance directly impacts ITA's portfolio, the reported decline in Boeing's deliveries and stock price could negatively affect ITA's performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF offers exposure to Boeing, which has seen its stock decline over 13% in the past year.
Given Boeing's influence on PPA's portfolio, the downturn in Boeing's stock, highlighted by its Q1 delivery report, could lead to a negative short-term impact on PPA's performance.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Airbus is close to an agreement with Boeing to split operations of supplier Spirit Aerosystems, potentially impacting its supply chain strategy.
The potential agreement with Boeing to split operations of Spirit Aerosystems could be seen as a strategic win for Airbus, potentially improving its supply chain efficiency and positively impacting its stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Spirit Aerosystems is at the center of a potential deal between Boeing and Airbus to split its operations, which could end Boeing's 20-year outsourcing strategy.
Being the subject of a potential split operation deal between Boeing and Airbus could increase Spirit Aerosystems' strategic value and potentially positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90