Boeing Co. (BA) shares are edging lower in Monday's premarket, down 0.16% as traders lean into growth stocks over industrial cyclicals. Nasdaq futures are up 0.31%, while S&P 500 futures have gained 0.11%. But beneath the slight dip, Boeing has plenty of news to chew on.

EgyptAir Adds First Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and EgyptAir announced that the carrier has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX, a 737-8 that will now serve routes to Paris, Brussels, Istanbul and Vienna. The jet is the first of 18 leased from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of a broader fleet renewal. Boeing says the 737-8 cuts fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to older models—a selling point that's been key to the MAX's comeback.

Fresh 737 MAX Orders

Last week, Boeing racked up more orders. SCAT Airlines agreed to buy five 737 MAX jets, including the larger 737-9 variant, to support rising travel demand in Kazakhstan and expand routes into Europe. In Latin America, Copa Airlines placed an order for 40 737 MAX aircraft, with options for 20 more. Copa plans to grow its fleet to over 100 MAX jets, using the improved fuel efficiency and range to expand across the Americas and Caribbean.

Israel Advances Fighter Jet Procurement

Separately, Israel approved a major aircraft procurement plan involving Boeing and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT). According to Reuters, the program—valued at about $119 billion (350 billion shekels)—includes a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and an additional squadron of Boeing's F-15IA fighter jets. That's a big deal for Boeing's defense business.

Boeing Earnings Show Strong Start to 2026

Boeing reported first-quarter revenue of $22.22 billion, up 14% year over year and ahead of the $21.78 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted loss per share narrowed to $0.20, beating expectations for an $0.84 loss, while GAAP loss per share was $0.11. The backlog hit a record $695 billion.

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $274.45. Recent analyst moves include:

• Tigress Financial: Buy (Raises Target to $295.00) (April 29)
• Morgan Stanley: Equal-Weight (Raises Target to $250.00) (April 23)
• Citigroup: Buy (Lowers Target to $256.00) (April 2)

BA Stock Price Activity: Boeing shares were down 0.16% at $227.02 during premarket trading on Monday.