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19. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 103

Short Interest as of Apr 30, 2025: 2.34%

The Boeing Company operates as a developer, manufacturer, designer, seller, supporter, and service provider of military aircraft, human space flight and launch systems, commercial jetliners, satellites, and missile defense. It generates its revenue through Space & Security, Commercial Airplanes, Global Services, and Defense segments. The stock is up 33% in a month, recovering all the losses triggered by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The firm entered into a definitive agreement last week with the private equity firm Thoma Bravo. As per the deal, the company will sell a significant portion of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion.

Boeing’s CEO highlighted an optimistic but cautious plan for 2025. With a focus on stable production growth, the management aims to deliver on its production targets. Through the sale of its digital aviation solutions business, it plans to strengthen its balance sheet and use the funds to improve the rest of the business. However, ongoing challenges like potential tariff impacts, specifically with China, are likely to impact deliveries. The company is actively seeking ways to cope with these challenges.

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