Boeing's $2.13B Volume Dives 54% to 32nd in Market Activity Amid Operational and Labor Turbulence

On July 30, 2025, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported a trading volume of $2.13 billion, a 54.14% decline from the previous day, ranking it 32nd in market activity. Despite a Q2 revenue surge of 35% to $22.7 billion and a $619 billion order backlog, shares fell 0.11% amid mixed operational and labor challenges.

Barclays upgraded its price target for BA to $255 from $210, reflecting optimism about production ramp-ups and cost reductions. However, a rejected contract offer by machinists in the defense division raised strike risks, threatening fighter-jet output. Simultaneously, a safety incident involving a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777, evacuated via emergency slides due to landing gear smoke, intensified scrutiny over technical oversight.

Positive momentum from commercial deliveries and defense bids, including talks with BAE Systems for a UK jet trainer program, contrasted with lingering uncertainties. Elevated call options activity—33% above average—highlighted bullish positioning, though trade negotiations between U.S. and China and broader market sentiment tempered gains.

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