Rep. Kevin Hern Unloads Shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold Boeing shares valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on August 13 from the HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION account, amid a broader series of sales in other large-cap stocks.
• Boeing shares opened at $208.60 and have gained 1.4%, while the company reported quarterly revenue of $24.56 billion but missed earnings expectations with a loss of $0.76 per share.
• Investor sentiment remains mixed: potential freighter demand, improving cash flow and an $85 billion defense backlog support the outlook, while FAA safety penalties and renewed strike risk among 17,000 engineers remain significant overhangs.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Boeing Company NYSE: BA. In a filing disclosed on September 01st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Boeing stock on August 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Medtronic NYSE: MDT on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lowe's Companies NYSE: LOW on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Veralto NYSE: VLTO on 8/21/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Honeywell Aerospace NASDAQ: HONA on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Colgate-Palmolive NYSE: CL on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Biogen NASDAQ: BIIB on 8/18/2026.

Boeing Stock Up 1.4%

BA stock opened at $208.60 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $164.88 billion, a PE ratio of 90.31 and a beta of 1.21. The Boeing Company has a twelve month low of $176.77 and a twelve month high of $254.35. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $219.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $220.52.

Boeing (NYSE:BA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.76) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.34) by ($0.42). Boeing had a negative return on equity of 346.82% and a net margin of 2.41%.The firm had revenue of $24.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $24.26 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($1.24) earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that The Boeing Company will post -0.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Boeing News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Potential Ethiopian Airlines freighter order: Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly nearing a deal to purchase as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighters. The possible order would support Boeing’s commercial backlog and benefit from growing demand for dedicated cargo aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade highlights cash-flow progress: Argus upgraded Boeing from Hold to Buy, citing its substantial backlog, improving revenue and margins, and a second-quarter cash-flow turnaround. The upgrade reinforces the view that production and profitability issues are gradually improving. Q2 Cash Flow Turnaround Supports Boeing’s Rating Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Satellite delivery completed: Boeing delivered the final group of mPower satellites, marking progress in its space business and providing a modest positive catalyst for the company’s defense and space operations. Boeing Delivers Final Round of mPower Satellites
• Positive Sentiment: Defense backlog offers longer-term support: Boeing’s defense unit has approximately $85 billion in backlog, with several programs moving into low-rate production. Investors view the segment as a potential growth and diversification driver while commercial aerospace recovers. Can Boeing’s Defense Business Become a Bigger Growth Driver?
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming investor presentation: CEO Kelly Ortberg is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on September 16. Investors may look for updates on production rates, cash flow, labor talks and the company’s turnaround plans. Boeing CEO to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
• Negative Sentiment: FAA safety violations remain an overhang: Boeing paid a $3.1 million FAA fine earlier this year over widespread safety violations, including conduct connected to the 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency. The disclosure could renew scrutiny of Boeing’s safety culture, regulatory relationship and potential compliance costs. Boeing Paid Fine to FAA Over Safety Violations
• Negative Sentiment: Strike risk persists: Boeing and approximately 17,000 engineers and technical workers are set to resume contract talks on September 8 after workers rejected the company’s proposals and authorized a potential strike. A work stoppage could disrupt production and add costs. Boeing Resumes Talks as Engineer Strike Risk Looms

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BA has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Tigress Financial upped their target price on shares of Boeing from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded shares of Boeing to a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Robert W. Baird set a $300.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Barclays downgraded Boeing from an "equal weight" rating to an "underweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Boeing from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $272.58.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Boeing

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. XML Financial LLC increased its holdings in shares of Boeing by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. XML Financial LLC now owns 8,905 shares of the aircraft producer's stock worth $1,933,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Boeing by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,915 shares of the aircraft producer's stock worth $850,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Boeing by 1.4% during the first quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC now owns 3,175 shares of the aircraft producer's stock worth $632,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,839 shares of the aircraft producer's stock worth $399,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Horizon Bancorp Inc. IN boosted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. Horizon Bancorp Inc. IN now owns 1,493 shares of the aircraft producer's stock worth $297,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. 64.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Boeing Company Profile

Boeing Company NYSE: BA is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space and security technologies. Founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, the company today operates as an integrated aerospace and defense contractor with a global customer base. Boeing relocated its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia in 2022 and maintains extensive engineering, manufacturing and service operations across the United States and around the world.

Boeing's principal lines of business include Commercial Airplanes, which produces and supports a range of jetliners used by airlines globally; Defense, Space & Security, which develops military aircraft, rotorcraft, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, satellites, and launch and missile systems; and Boeing Global Services, which provides aftermarket maintenance, training, spare parts, digital analytics and logistics support.

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