BA (Boeing Co) Research & Development: $3,674 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $220.25
GF Value $208.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Boeing Co Research & Development?

Boeing Co BA +1.63% 67 Research & Development is $3,674 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $208.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Boeing Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $903 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,674 Mil.

Boeing Co  (NYSE:BA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Boeing Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Boeing Co Research & Development Chart

Boeing Co Annual Data
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Boeing Co Quarterly Data
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Boeing Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,674 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $3,674 Mil mean?
Boeing Co (BA) has a Research & Development of $3,674 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Boeing Co and its competitors.
Is Boeing Co's Research & Development too high?
Boeing Co's current Research & Development is $3,674 Mil. Overall, Boeing Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boeing Co's Research & Development compare to RTX and LMT?
Boeing Co's Research & Development of $3,674 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Boeing Co and its competitors. Boeing Co's current Research & Development is $3,674 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boeing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boeing Co (BA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $208.98, compared to a current price of $220.25 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3,674 Mil. Boeing Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boeing Co (BA), the current Research & Development is $3,674 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Boeing Co (BA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boeing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $220.25 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $208.98. GuruFocus considers Boeing Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BA:

  • Research & Development: $3,674 Mil
  • GF Value™: $208.98 vs. price of $220.25 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Boeing Co Business Description

Address 929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm operating in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
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