Boeing Stock Could Gain From the Navy’s New F/A-XX Fighter Jet. How to Value the Decision. - Barron's
1. Navy to decide on sixth-generation fighter jet contender this week. 2. Deutsche Bank estimates F/A-XX program's value at $1.3-2.3 billion. 3. Boeing's recent Air Force win could raise earnings by 25 cents a share. 4. F/A-XX program may replace Boeing-made F-18 with up to 500 jets ordered. 5. Investors face uncertainty in valuing multidecade defense programs.