Should Boeing's Safety and Quality Issues Scare Away Investors?

Investors who are well-versed in aerospace stocks know that backlogs, commercial aircraft orders, and government contracts are important. But so is safety.Just one safety incident, particularly when it results in tragedy, can undo years of goodwill built by a company. In the case of Boeing (NYSE: BA), multiple negative episodes have tarnished the company's image. Once upon a time, Boeing was considered a bellwether, must-own industrial stock. Still, that reputation vanished in October 2018 when Lion Air Flight 610, flying a new Boeing 737 MAX, crashed, killing all 189 people aboard. Boeing's safety record must be accounted prior to investing in the stock. Image source: Boeing.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool