(Reuters) -Boeing is considering raising at least $10 billion by selling new stock, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The planemaker is working with advisers to explore its options, the report said, adding that raising equity is not likely to happen for at least a month.

Boeing is exploring raising $10 billion through new stock sales to replenish cash reserves amid a strike by 33,000 workers. The ongoing walkout has impacted production and could threaten Boeing's credit rating.

Shares in Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) were marginally lower in early US trading on Tuesday after Bloomberg News reported that the aerospace giant is mulling possibly raising at least $10 billion from selling new stock.

Boeing is considering raising at least $10 billion by selling new stock, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.