BAE Systems plc (ETR:BSP)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
22.61
-0.31 (-1.35%)
May 8, 2026, 6:09 PM CET
Market Cap68.81B +16.5%
Revenue (ttm)32.48B +7.7%
Net Income2.36B +5.4%
EPS0.78 +6.1%
Shares Outn/a
PE Ratio29.11
Forward PE23.92
Dividend0.42 (1.87%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 23, 2026
Volume158,337
Average Volume90,989
Open23.04
Previous Close22.92
Day's Range22.43 - 23.06
52-Week Range18.06 - 27.43
Beta-0.06
RSI35.27
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial avionics, and precision guided solutions and communications systems, as well as space electronic... [Read more]

Founded 1979
Employees 111,400
Stock Exchange Deutsche Börse Xetra
Ticker Symbol BSP

Financial Performance

In 2025, BAE Systems's revenue was 28.34 billion, an increase of 7.69% compared to the previous year's 26.31 billion. Earnings were 2.06 billion, an increase of 5.42%.

Financial numbers in GBP Financial Statements

News

Top FTSE 100 and 250 shares to watch: Burberry, ITV, Vodafone, BT, National Grid

The FTSE 100 Index remained in a narrow range this week as traders watched the developments in the Middle East, where odds of a deal between the US and Iran rose. It also wavered because of the weak H...

1 day ago - Invezz

BAE Systems hails a 'strong start' to the year as it rides wave of defence sending boom

The company, which makes fighter jets, ships, submarines, combat vehicles and munitions, said that it was on track to meet growth targets.

1 day ago - This is Money

BAE Systems Backs Annual Guidance On Strong Demand

ARLINGTON (dpa-AFX) - BAE Systems PLC (BA.L, BSP.DE), a British aerospace, defense, and security company, said on Thursday that it has traded well for the first four-month period of fiscal 2026, h...

2 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

BAE Systems Backs 2026 Guidance, Citing Higher Defense Spending, Opportunities Ahead

The company continues to forecast an increase in sales between 7% and 9%, and a rise in underlying earnings before interest and taxes of 9% to 11%.

2 days ago - WSJ

BAE Systems Plc: BAE Systems - Trading update

LONDON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BAE Systems is providing the following market update ahead of its Annual General Meeting today. Highlights: Strong operational and financial performance so ...

2 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

UK's BAE Systems confident on growth as security threats rise

BAE ​Systems said ‌on Thursday it ​was ​on track to ⁠meet ​forecasts ​for earnings growth of ​9% ​to 11% this ‌year, ⁠as the Iran war ​kept ​orders ⁠flowing into ​Britain's ​biggest ⁠defence contracto...

2 days ago - Reuters

BAE Systems opens new Endicott, New York facility

BAE Systems (BAESY) has opened the 150,000-square-foot addition to its Endicott, New York campus. The new building, first announced last year, is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of high...

2 days ago - TheFly

BAE Systems advances aircraft electrification with opening of new Endicott facility

ENDICOTT, N.Y., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has opened the 150,000-square-foot addition to its Endicott, New York campus.

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

We put the BAE Systems CV90 tank through its paces

In the new battlefields of Europe, BAE Systems' Swedish-made tanks could have a vital role.

6 days ago - This is Money

Trump Approves Nearly $9 Billion Weapons Sales To Israel, UAE, Other Mideast Allies Amid Iran War

The US authorized the sale to Israel of as many as 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II All Up Rounds, worth $992.4 million and manufactured by BAE Systems.

7 days ago - NDTV

Trump Approves Nearly $9 Billion Weapons Sales To Mideast Allies Amid War

The US authorized the sale to Israel of as many as 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II All Up Rounds, worth $992.4 million and manufactured by BAE Systems.

7 days ago - NDTV

BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft

EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRC Britain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsu...

8 days ago - The Guardian

'Come and talk to us': BAE offers army rival armoured vehicle as beleaguered £6bn Ajax project staggers on

BAE Systems has opened the door to talks with the UK about an alternative armoured vehicle deal as a plan to buy rival Ajax staggers on despite catastrophic flaws.

10 days ago - This is Money

BAE Systems announces production of NavGuide GPS receiver

BAESystems announced that it has entered production and begun initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver. “NavGuide is more than just a replacement for DAGR,” said Luke Bishop, director of

10 days ago - TheFly

BAE Systems in production for NavGuide™ GPS receiver

Initial deliveries underway for drop ‑ in M ‑ Code upgrade; legacy Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) concludes production CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) ha...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

U.S. Air Force To Fly B-1B Lancer And B-2 Spirit Well Into Late 2030s

The United States Air Force has no plans to retire its remaining fleet of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers for at least a couple more decades, and the old "BUFFs" as they are known, will be in servi...

11 days ago - Forbes

BAE Systems Set to Surpass $100 Billion Market Cap Amid Rising Defense Budgets

BAE Systems Set to Surpass $100 Billion Market Cap Amid Rising Defense Budgets

21 days ago - GuruFocus

BAE Systems Target Raised Toward $108 Billion Valuation On Defense Spending Surge

BAE Systems Target Raised Toward $108 Billion Valuation On Defense Spending Surge

21 days ago - GuruFocus

BAE Systems introduces Ascent™ spacecraft to support space superiority and exploration

Ascent spacecraft expands the BAE Systems Elevation ™ line of adaptable, high-performing spacecraft products designed to meet mission requirements    BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems price target raised to 2,650 GBp from 2,600 GBp at UBS

UBS analyst Ian Douglas-Pennant raised the firm’s price target on BAE Systems (BAESY) to 2,650 GBp from 2,600 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Published first on

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Defense's Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook

Global defense's legacy model has come under pressure as the wars in Ukraine and Iran highlight the need for more cost-effective solutions with shorter lead times. Silicon Valley start-up Tiberius Aer...

4 weeks ago - CNBC

BAE Systems awarded $146M undefinitized contract

BAE Systems (BAESY) has been awarded a $146M undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 Towed 155mm Howitzer. This contract supports the Army’s robust artiller...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

BAE Systems awarded $146 million to kick-start second source production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army's M777 Towed 155mm How...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems Honors Wind River with a Partner 2 Win Gold Tier Award

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BAESystems--Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in mission-critical software for the intelligent edge, today announced that it received a Gold Tier ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

BAE Systems awarded $145.83M Army contract

BAE Systems (BAESY) was awarded a $145.83M firm-fixed-price contract for the production of 155mm M776 cannon tubes in support of the M777A2 155mm howitzer. This total cumulative face value is

5 weeks ago - TheFly