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Boeing (BA) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

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The upcoming report from Boeing (BA - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of -$0.21 per share, indicating an increase of 97.2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $24.28 billion, representing an increase of 4.4% year over year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 21.5% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Boeing metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- Global Services' will reach $5.36 billion. The estimate points to a change of -0.2% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues- Defense, Space & Security' at $7.37 billion. The estimate points to a change of +6.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts expect 'Revenues- Commercial Airplanes' to come in at $11.67 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +5.2% from the prior-year quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Deliveries - Total' will likely reach 161 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 160 in the same quarter last year.

Analysts forecast 'Deliveries - Commercial Airplanes - 737' to reach 125 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 121 .

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Deliveries - Commercial Airplanes - 787' of 22 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 24 in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Deliveries - Commercial Airplanes - 777' should arrive at 5 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 9 .

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Deliveries - Commercial Airplanes - 767' reaching 9 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 6 .

It is projected by analysts that the 'Earnings/(loss) from operations- Global Services' will reach $979.95 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $938.00 million in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Earnings/(loss) from operations- Defense, Space & Security' should come in at $237.10 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $114.00 million in the same quarter last year.

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Over the past month, Boeing shares have recorded returns of -3.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's no change. Based on its Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), BA will likely underperform the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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