Stock Market Today, Oct. 27: Boeing Plummets 11% on Lower Production Rates and Missed Delivery Targets
On Oct. 27, 2026, the aerospace giant announced it would miss delivery targets and slashed its production targets, sending shares tumbling.
On Tuesday, Boeing's stock plummeted 10.69% to $168.18, closing lower than expected due to production rates falling short of initial expectations. Traders unloaded the shares en masse, driving trading volume to an unprecedented 46.8 million shares, nearly six times the three-month average of 6.8 million shares. The broader market responded positively, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) up 0.60% to 7,723 and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gaining 1.18% to 26,478.
Among Boeing's peers, AAR (AIR) saw a 2.81% increase, closing at $100.08, while Lockheed Martin (LMT) dropped 1.92% to $622.99, underscoring the mixed reactions across the aerospace and defense sector. Boeing's Q3 earnings fell short of analyst estimates, with revenue at $24.2 billion, and an adjusted loss per share of $0.34, significantly below the $0.25 forecast.
The primary concern for Boeing is its inability to meet delivery targets for the planned 500 737 Max jets this year. The company also anticipates a longer timeline to boost production rates, which will further delay its path to profitability. Despite recent setbacks, including accidents and quality-control issues, Boeing has recently received positive news, such as the FAA approving its 737-10 Max planes and securing a major fighter jet contract for the U.S. Navy.
However, today's disappointing results cast doubt on the recovery, suggesting that the road ahead will remain challenging.
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