With shares down by almost 50% over the last five years, (NYSE: BA) has dramatically lagged the S 500, which is up by nearly 80% over that same time frame. Despite a deep competitive moat and a virtual duopoly in the market for large jet airliners, management has been unable to turn these advantages into sustainable shareholder value.

Boeing's quality-control and legal challenges are dragging down its once-impeccable brand reputation and costing billions in fines and fees. Are these near-term challenges a buying opportunity -- or symptoms of a deeper rot that could plague Boeing for years to come? Let's explore what the next five years could have in store for this stock.

Blue chip companies like Boeing often struggle to generate stock price appreciation because they operate in mature, slow-growing industries where innovation has largely stalled. In 2017, the company attempted to squeeze more blood out of the turnip with its 737 Max, designed to reduce fuel use by 20% and airframe maintenance costs by 14%.

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