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Wall Street Bullish on The Boeing Company (BA) Despite Recent Price Target Cuts
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The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is among the 12 Best Aerospace Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 2, Citigroup analyst John Godyn lowered the firm’s price target on the stock to $256 from $290, while keeping a Buy rating. Jordan Tan / Shutterstock.com Despite the reduction, Wall Street continues to remain bullish on the stock with a Strong Buy rating and an average share price upside potential of 32% as of the close on Thursday. Earlier on April 1, Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $295. On the same day, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on the aerospace company with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $250. According to TipRanks, Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss told investors in a research note that the firm anticipates a ‘sharp’ recovery in the company’s free cash flow as production begins to stabilize. The analyst also noted that The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) could see an appreciation in its share price, driven by improving MAX and 787 production rates along with what he described as a ‘large working capital opportunity’. In other news, on March 31, the company said it had reached a seven-year framework with the Department of War, under the Arsenal of Freedom initiative, to triple the production of PAC-3 seekers amid rising global demand for air and missile defense. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a leading aerospace company that manufactures commercial airplanes, space systems, and defense equipment for customers in more than 150 countries. While we acknowledge the potential of BA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: Donald Trump Stock Portfolio: 8 Stocks Owned by the President and 10 Best Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.