In these waning days of 2011, there's a chill in the air and snow in the forecast. What better time of year to curl up by the fire and ponder: What went wrong with the stocks you picked back in January? What went right? And should you keep these stocks in your portfolio, or go out and find something new?
That's what we aim to do today, as we flip back the calendar, and consider the year that was at Boeing
A few Foolish facts about Boeing
Year-to-Date Stock Return | 6.9% |
P/E | 14 |
Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
1-Year Revenue Growth (LTM) | 0.1% |
1-Year Profit Growth (LTM) | 11.1% |
CAPS Rating (out of 5) | *** |
Source: S&P Capital IQ. LTM = last 12 months.
What happened at Boeing this year?
I don't know about you, but when I look back at Boeing in 2011, three events jump out at me as pivotal. The first came in February, when after working with subcontractors Spirit AeroSystems
And speaking of losing money... you probably haven't heard about this (it didn't get much press), but Boeing finally got its 787 Dreamliner airborne in 2011. Airborne, approved for flight by the FAA, and delivered to its launch customer, All-Nippon Airlines. Granted, the plane's currently unprofitable. Granted, too, Boeing doesn't expect to break even until it has delivered at least 1,100 units. Granted, three, Boeing probably owes penalty payments to customers like Delta
And speaking of remembering... did you know Boeing sells other commercial aircraft, besides the 787? It's true. In fact, demand for the plane maker's 737 single-aisle jet is so strong that there's a waiting list seven years long to receive the plane. Recently, Boeing freshened up the line with a new 737 "MAX" variant, equipped with fuel efficient engines from General Electric
On balance, 2011 was a grand year for Boeing. Here's hoping 2012 will be even better.
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