Boeing's July Deliveries On Track With China Uptick

Core Insights - Boeing is experiencing steady momentum in its 737 and 787 programs, overcoming typical seasonal slowdowns and an initially sluggish start [1] - Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald J. Epstein maintains a Buy rating on Boeing with a price target of $260, indicating confidence in the company's delivery and production trajectory [1] 737 Program - By mid-July, Boeing delivered 10 737s, which aligns with its usual monthly cadence, with expectations for acceleration in the second half of the month [2] - Epstein projects at least 30 737 deliveries for July, following a rate of 38 in June, despite potential seasonal slowdowns in July and August [4] 787 Program - The 787 program is performing well, with four deliveries completed by mid-July, and Epstein expects total deliveries to reach eight or nine units, potentially matching the year-to-date high of nine [4][5] - Three 787s have already been rolled out in July, with an anticipated total of six, in line with Boeing's plan to transition to a production rate of seven this year [5] Market Activity - There is a positive shift in activity from China, with two aircraft reactivated and more pre-delivery flights occurring, leading to three deliveries to China in July, with potential to reach six by month-end [3]