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Boeing Co shares were trading lower Thursday afternoon as traders weighed fresh defense-contract headlines against a mixed backdrop for industrial stocks.
The pullback came even after Boeing reported 143 commercial deliveries in the first quarter, up from 130 a year ago, and 30 defense deliveries, up from 26. The delivery pace remains a key factor for investors ahead of Boeing’s April 22 earnings date for the first quarter.
The U.S. Army awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. Boeing said the total number of Block II aircraft under contract is now 24.
Boeing added that it has already delivered six CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the Army. The first unit is expected to field no later than mid-CY28 after delivery of Lot 3 aircraft.
Boeing is also pursuing incremental commercial value by evaluating Viasat’s AERA electronically steered antenna as a selectable line-fit option across programs including the 737 MAX and 777X. Boeing said AERA is targeted to enter service in early 2028 as a selectable line-fit.
Boeing is trading in the middle of its 52-week range ($153.54 to $254.35), suggesting the market is still debating the next leg of trend.
At the time of publication, the stock was about 5% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA), which can indicate near-term trend support. However, it was also about 0.9% below its 100-day SMA, pointing to an intermediate trend that is still trying to firm up.
The moving average structure is mixed: the 20-day SMA is below the 50-day SMA, a bearish signal, while a “golden cross” in January—where the 50-day SMA moved above the 200-day SMA—keeps the longer-term backdrop from looking broken. Price is also about 1% below the 200-day SMA, leaving the chart in a “prove it” zone where rallies need follow-through.
Momentum indicators are more constructive. The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) is in a bullish posture, with the MACD line above the signal line and a positive histogram, suggesting improving upside momentum despite Thursday’s decline.
Boeing is set to report earnings on April 22.
Analyst consensus remains constructive. The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $276.40.
Recent analyst actions cited include:
Despite the defense-related news flow and improving momentum signals, Boeing shares were down 2.76% to $217.75 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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