Boeing (NYSE: BA) director adds 1,370 shares in open-market purchase
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Boeing Co director Bradley D. Tilden reported an open-market purchase of company stock. On May 20, 2026, he bought 1,370 shares of Boeing common stock at $218.50 per share in a direct transaction. Following this trade, he owns 1,370 shares directly and 180 shares indirectly through a trust, giving him a modest personal stake aligned with common shareholders.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,370 shares ($299,345)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
TILDEN BRADLEY D
Role
null
Bought
1,370 shs ($299K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,370 | $218.50 | $299K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,370 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 180 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,370 shares
Purchase price: $218.50 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 1,370 shares
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6 metrics
Shares purchased
1,370 shares
Open-market purchase on May 20, 2026
Purchase price
$218.50 per share
Common Stock, open-market transaction
Direct holdings after transaction
1,370 shares
Common Stock held directly by Bradley D. Tilden
Indirect holdings via trust
180 shares
Common Stock held indirectly, nature of ownership: By Trust
Net buy shares
1,370 shares
Net buy direction for reported period
Transaction date
May 20, 2026
Date of reported Common Stock transactions
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Common Stock, indirect ownership, By Trust, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"he bought 1,370 shares of Boeing common stock at $218.50 per share in a direct transaction"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
Common Stock financial
"he bought 1,370 shares of Boeing common stock at $218.50 per share"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
indirect ownership financial
"he owns 1,370 shares directly and 180 shares indirectly through a trust"
By Trust financial
"180 shares indirectly through a trust, with nature of ownership noted as By Trust"
Form 4 regulatory
"Bradley D. Tilden reported buying 1,370 Boeing common shares in this Form 4"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Boeing (BA) director Bradley D. Tilden report in this Form 4?
Bradley D. Tilden reported buying 1,370 Boeing common shares in an open-market transaction. The shares were purchased at $218.50 each, reflecting increased direct ownership alongside an existing small indirect holding through a trust.
Was Bradley D. Tilden’s Boeing (BA) transaction an open-market purchase?
Yes. The Form 4 identifies the transaction code as P, meaning an open-market or private purchase. The filing describes it as an open-market purchase of 1,370 common shares at $218.50 each.