Boeing vs Caterpillar: Which Is Better for a Retirement Portfolio Now?

Impact · against what's priced in

The earnings data suggests a valuation correction for both names: Boeing's EPS miss and delayed production stability undermine its recovery timeline, while Caterpillar's beat is offset by a lack of raised guidance. However, Caterpillar's extended visibility into 2030 for power generation begins to validate the growth case the market has previously declined.

BA−0.60: Challenges what's priced in
The price assumes: The return to positive free cash flow
While Q3 FCF was positive at $464 million, the adjusted EPS miss of -$0.34 and the CEO's admission that 737 output stability will take into next year challenge the timeline for a sustainable margin recovery.
What BA's price assumes · Sep 3

Boeing vs Caterpillar: Which Is Better for a Retirement Portfolio Now?

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