COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Boeing is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, sale and support of commercialjetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, and launch systems. Boeing has a strong positionin the global aerospace and defense industry.This strong position provides economies of scale andenhances the company’s brand image. However, intense competition across all business segmentsof Boeing could erode the market share of the company and could also affect its profit margins.
ECONOMIC MOAT
Boeing's economic moat is built on the relatively high barriers to entry imposed by the technical knowledge required to design, assemble, and certify commercial aircraft, furthered by its entrenched position in defense sales to the U.S. and other government customers.
OUTLOOK
The Boeing Company continues to perform well. The board recently increased the quarterly dividend payout by almost 25%, to $0.91. In addition, a new $12 billion share-repurchase plan was announced. BA stock offers decent risk-adjusted three- to five-year returns, and has an above-average dividend yield.
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STRENGTHS
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Strong market position enhance brandimage and competitive advantage
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Robust focus on research and development(R&D) allows maintaining robust market position
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Increasing operational performance helpsto fund future growth plan
WEAKNESSES
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Higher dependence on the US governmentcontracts may adversely influence earnings
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Larger dependence on subcontractors andsuppliers could increase operating cost andprofitability
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Labor unions lead to work stoppages andproduction delay, affecting revenues
THREATS
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Intense competition in the jet aircraft marketand the airline industry could erode marketshare and impact profit margins
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Fixed-price contracts could subject Boeingto losses if it has cost overruns
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Concentration of customer financingportfolio among certain customers could adversely impact earnings, cash flow andfinancial position
OPPORTUNITIES
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Growing global aerospace and defensemarket would help to boost sales andrevenue
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Increasing demand for commercial airplanescould provide topline growth
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Backlogs and increasing customer ordersfor product deliveries would enhancerevenue and growth
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