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New plane, who dis?
Boeing got a welcome shot of caffeine: Avolon placed a firm order for 140 737 MAX jets, with the deal sitting inside a broader 250-plane package split with Airbus. The order still needs approval from Avolon parent Bohai Leasing, but the lessor expects that green light before the end of October 2026.
Why Wall Street is suddenly talking nicer
The timing is awkwardly convenient. Barclays kicked off coverage with an Overweight rating and a $300 price target, saying the commercial aircraft market and aftermarket services still have room to run. On the flip side, TD Cowen trimmed its target to $240 but kept a Buy rating, which is analyst-speak for: "We still like it, just maybe don't ask us to clap too loudly."
The stock still wants proof
Boeing’s shares were up 1.26% to $190.12 at publication, so the market clearly likes the headline. But the longer-term setup is more “show me” than “mission accomplished”: the stock is still below key moving averages, and investors are watching whether the production ramp can actually get steadier instead of behaving like a shopping cart with one bad wheel.
Big picture
Fresh orders are oxygen, not a cure-all. Boeing’s story now is part demand story, part execution story — and the market tends to reward the companies that can do both without dramatic flair.