11 Best Stocks In Each Sector in 2026

6. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 106

Upside Potential as of February 23, 2026: 16.14%

Sector: Industrials

On February 23, Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald Epstein reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $270 price target on The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA).

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), along with Air Astana JSC, announced on February 17 that the Kazakhstan flag carrier has secured an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner jets to enhance its Boeing widebody fleet. The deal, which was earlier disclosed as a commitment in November last year, is Air Astana’s biggest single airplane purchase.

Earlier on February 2, Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated an Outperform rating on The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) with a price target of $298, which translates to an upside potential of approximately 29%. This reaffirmation came after the company’s Q4 earnings results were reported on January 27.

In the fourth-quarter, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) delivered revenue of $23.9 billion, outperforming the street forecasts of $22.3 billion. This strong performance was supported by its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division. According to Bernstein, the company’s financial outlook incorporates various factors, which it believes are creating a “complicated” financial picture for investors, emphasizing cash flow dynamics. Although the airline’s shares witnessed a dip following the results, the firm sees this as a “buying opportunity” and asserts that the “case for Boeing is just as strong” even with “a complicated 2026.”

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a Virginia-based provider of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, and missile defense, among others. Founded in 1916, the company operates through three segments: Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services.