Boeing stock rises on Bernstein target hike as Delta’s Dreamliner deal keeps focus on deliveries
NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 12:16 EST — Trading in the regular session. Boeing (BA) shares climbed 1.6% to $246.40 by midday Thursday following a price target boost from Bernstein. Analyst Douglas S. Harned maintained a Buy rating and raised the target to $298 from $277, according to MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) The stock hinges on a straightforward issue: whether Boeing can boost production and convert its growing backlog into reliable cash flow—without facing another production hiccup or safety problem. Deliveries are the key driver of both the numbers and sentiment, since the manufacturer records most of its revenue at that