The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is one of the best forever stocks to buy now. On March 17 at the Bank of America Global Industrials Conference 2026, CFO Jay Malave reiterated The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) recovery is progressing nicely.

The recovery has been bolstered by the acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems, expected to drive future value despite impacting margins in the short term. Even though the company faces hurdles in program schedules and certification, it boasts a robust backlog that has increased to $682 billion.

Last year, Boeing achieved a significant milestone in delivering 600 aircraft, the highest since 2018. It has also hit a new milestone in the certification of the 737 Max 7 and 737 Max 10 as it nears completion of flight testing.

The company is on course for yet another impressive year as defects have declined by 40%. In addition, the aerospace giant anticipates flat or potentially positive margins in the commercial airplanes division. It also anticipates high single-digit margins for Defense Space and Security, with Global Services maintaining high-teens margins.

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a leading global aerospace manufacturer that designs, builds, and services commercial jetliners, defense systems, and space technology.

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