Capital World Investors Acquires 5.2% Stake in The Boeing Company

Capital World Investors (CWI) filed a Schedule 13G on May 14, 2026, reporting a new 5.2% ownership stake in The Boeing Company (BA). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, CWI beneficially owns 41,497,786 shares of common stock. This position includes 43,952,816 units of Convertible Preferred Stocks, which are equivalent to 15,370,300 shares of Common Stock. CWI, a division of Capital Research and Management Company (CRMC), holds sole dispositive power over all 41,497,786 shares and sole voting power over 41,136,055 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. This filing represents a significant increase from a previous ownership level of 0.0%, establishing CWI as a major institutional shareholder in the aerospace giant. The total value of the holding is estimated at approximately $9.98 billion based on the reported share count.