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In the past six months (March-September 2026), Boeing's stock was down 8.94% year-to-date and 6.78% over 12 months. Production challenges, particularly with the 737 MAX wing production, led to a 6% stock drop, and potential engine delivery delays for the 787 program were flagged. Certification of the 777X is expected to spill into 2027, while the 737 MAX 10 certification is imminent. Boeing took a $280 million charge in Q2 2026 due to cost overruns on the VC-25B program. A potential work stoppage with the SPEEA union was averted by a labor deal recommendation. The company secured significant new orders from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Korean Air, and Turkish Airlines. Jefferies lowered its price target and 2026 free cash flow forecast due to expected longer production stabilization. The FAA proposed new 737 MAX inspections for potential production issues with elevator buss assembly bearings and issued a final airworthiness directive for structural inspections around the forward galley door cutout.