Is Boeing Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

Valued at a market cap of $159.4 billion, Arlington, Virginia-based The Boeing Company (BA) is one of the largest U.S. defense contractors and a global leader in aerospace. It operates through three main segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services. 

Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Boeing fits this criterion perfectly. Boeing’s diverse customer base includes domestic and international airlines, the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and various government and commercial entities worldwide.