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BA vs. GOOGL, TSLA, UAL, DAL, and GD

Should you buy Boeing stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Boeing with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Boeing include Alphabet (GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), United Airlines (UAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and General Dynamics (GD).

How does Boeing compare to Alphabet?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Boeing currently has a consensus price target of $259.80, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $412.94, indicating a potential upside of 8.57%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.27% N/A -5.26%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

In the previous week, Alphabet had 134 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Alphabet and 61 mentions for Boeing. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Alphabet's score of 0.95 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
135 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boeing has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Boeing. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B2.03$2.24B$2.06112.01
Alphabet$402.84B11.44$132.17B$13.1129.01

64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Alphabet beats Boeing on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $395.20, indicating a potential downside of 9.31%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $259.80, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.34
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than Boeing. Boeing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesla$94.83B17.26$3.79B$1.09399.81
Boeing$89.46B2.03$2.24B$2.06112.01

Tesla has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Tesla has a net margin of 3.95% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. Tesla's return on equity of 4.89% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.95% 4.89% 2.93%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

In the previous week, Tesla had 161 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 222 mentions for Tesla and 61 mentions for Boeing. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Tesla's score of 0.80 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
118 Very Positive mention(s)
34 Positive mention(s)
39 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tesla beats Boeing on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to United Airlines?

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

United Airlines has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

United Airlines has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. United Airlines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Airlines$59.07B0.63$3.35B$11.2010.25
Boeing$89.46B2.03$2.24B$2.06112.01

In the previous week, Boeing had 39 more articles in the media than United Airlines. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Boeing and 22 mentions for United Airlines. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat United Airlines' score of 0.77 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Airlines
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Airlines has a net margin of 6.06% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. United Airlines' return on equity of 24.33% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Airlines6.06% 24.33% 4.61%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

69.7% of United Airlines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of United Airlines shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

United Airlines currently has a consensus price target of $132.71, indicating a potential upside of 15.60%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $259.80, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. Given United Airlines' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Airlines is more favorable than Boeing.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Airlines
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Summary

United Airlines beats Boeing on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to Delta Air Lines?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk and analyst recommendations.

Boeing has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Delta Air Lines has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Boeing currently has a consensus target price of $259.80, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. Delta Air Lines has a consensus target price of $80.22, indicating a potential downside of 2.75%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Delta Air Lines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
Delta Air Lines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96

64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.9% of Delta Air Lines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Delta Air Lines shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Boeing had 20 more articles in the media than Delta Air Lines. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Boeing and 41 mentions for Delta Air Lines. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Delta Air Lines' score of 0.67 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Delta Air Lines
19 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Delta Air Lines has a net margin of 6.87% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. Delta Air Lines' return on equity of 20.28% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.27% N/A -5.26%
Delta Air Lines 6.87%20.28%4.85%

Delta Air Lines has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Boeing. Delta Air Lines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B2.03$2.24B$2.06112.01
Delta Air Lines$63.36B0.86$5.01B$6.8612.03

Summary

Delta Air Lines beats Boeing on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to General Dynamics?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Boeing presently has a consensus target price of $259.80, suggesting a potential upside of 12.59%. General Dynamics has a consensus target price of $387.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.82%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
General Dynamics
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

General Dynamics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Boeing. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B2.03$2.24B$2.06112.01
General Dynamics$52.55B1.78$4.21B$15.8921.80

Boeing has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, General Dynamics has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Boeing had 40 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Boeing and 21 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Boeing's score of 1.02 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
General Dynamics
18 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.41% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.27% N/A -5.26%
General Dynamics 8.07%17.41%7.52%

Summary

Boeing and General Dynamics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BA vs. The Competition

MetricBoeingAEROSP/DEFENSE IndustryAerospace SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$182.22B$50.79B$31.49B$23.19B
Dividend YieldN/A1.19%0.88%4.09%
P/E Ratio112.0126.4446.9130.62
Price / Sales2.03621.68250.0724.75
Price / CashN/A17.8830.1319.43
Price / Book33.257.008.894.70
Net Income$2.24B$1.56B$906.14M$1.07B
7 Day Performance5.28%12.33%33.59%1.14%
1 Month Performance0.69%28.90%33.97%1.26%
1 Year Performance11.44%41.29%62.83%28.06%

Boeing Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BA
Boeing
3.6449 of 5 stars
$230.75
+0.9%
$259.80
+12.6%
+11.4%$182.22B$89.46B112.01182,000
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.1605 of 5 stars
$390.89
+0.5%
$412.65
+5.6%
+124.1%$4.74T$402.84B29.83190,820
TSLA
Tesla
3.0016 of 5 stars
$421.59
+1.0%
$395.20
-6.3%
+24.8%$1.58T$97.88B386.84134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.7385 of 5 stars
$99.65
+1.7%
$132.18
+32.6%
+44.9%$32.25B$60.47B8.87113,200
DAL
Delta Air Lines
3.924 of 5 stars
$75.26
+1.5%
$79.76
+6.0%
+70.5%$49.36B$65.18B10.95100,000

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