BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 51.96B -7.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.34B +7.7% |
| Net Income | 2.06B +5.4% |
| EPS | 0.68 +6.1% |
| Shares Out | 2.83B |
| PE Ratio | 26.97 |
| Forward PE | 22.12 |
| Dividend | 0.36 (2.00%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,538,587 |
| Open | 1,796.50 |
| Previous Close | 1,813.00 |
| Day's Range | 1,780.50 - 1,834.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,529.00 - 2,360.00 |
| Beta | -0.07 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 2,291.00 (+24.92%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for BA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is 2,291p, which is an increase of 24.92% from the latest price.
News
BAE Systems awarded 40Mk4 naval gun order from Brazil
BAE Systems (BAESY) has received a contract for two Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Brazilian Navy, forming part of the Patrol Vessel Construction Project. The state-of-the-art ammunition used…
BAE Systems secures 40Mk4 naval gun order from Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has received a contract for two Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Brazilian Navy, forming part of the Patrol Vessel Constructio...
BAE Systems vs Rolls-Royce: valuation gap widens as SMR wins stack up
The contest between BAE Systems vs Rolls-Royce has rarely looked more asymmetric on valuation, even as both FTSE 100 defence and engineering groups continue to benefit from rising government spending....
Future of fighter pilot helmet technology to be unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow
BAE Systems' latest demonstrator will bring together advanced pilot technologies to support future air platforms ROCHESTER, KENT, U.K., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA), which has p...
BAE Systems announces EPAWSS electronic warfare system contract from Boeing
BAE Systems (BAESY) announced it received a contract from Boeing (BA) to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems for Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Sl...
Lloyds and BAE Systems make the case for FTSE 100 buy-and-hold stocks
Two names dominate the list of FTSE 100 buy-and-hold stocks that serious long-term investors keep returning to: Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) and BAE Systems (LSE: BA.). Both sit in a Self-Invested...
Why these global stocks with a high barrier to entry are winning the war on AI disruption
Goldman Sachs says the HALO trade has worked well this year, but a tougher phase relying on earnings performance lies ahead.
'Electronic warfare is a tech phenomenon': Why the market is rethinking defense valuations
The next generation of defense winners could increasingly resemble software and AI companies instead of conventional arms manufacturers Recent weakness in European defense stocks reflects both a rotat...
Here's why BAE Systems, St. James Place, and IAG shares are rising as FTSE 100 stalls
Top FTSE 100 Index stocks, including BAE Systems, Babcock International, and IAG, are rising today, even as the index remains stuck within a narrow trading range at its highest point since March this ...
UK, Japan and Italy pump $6.1 billion into sixth-generation GCAP fighter
Edgewing, a collaborative venture formed by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and JAIEC, has secured a remarkable £4.6 billion contract to spearhead the development of a state-of-the-art sixth-generation fighter...
U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract
U.K.'s BAE Systems, Italy's Leonardo and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
UK Defence Stocks Retreat While Rolls-Royce Pulls Further Ahead
UK defence stocks have split into two distinct camps, with BAE Systems (BA) and Babcock International (BAB) giving back a substantial portion of their gains, while Rolls-Royce (RR) continues to attrac...
U.K.-Italian-Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract
U.K.'s BAE Systems, Italy's Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. secured a contract valued to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
FTSE100: Attempting a Breakout from the Triangle
On 30 June, Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the Defence Investment Plan, which includes a £15 billion increase in defence spending as part of a nearly £300 billion four-year budget. The market re...
Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week announced an extra £15billion in defense spending over the next four years as part of the U.K.'s Defence Investment Plan. The news revived a defense stoc...
BAE Systems' Endura™ processor demonstrates strategic radiation-hardened capability for space missions
Compact, high-performance processor delivers reliable operation in harsh radiation environments MANASSAS, Va., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has successfully demonstrated the abi...
BAE Systems downgraded to Hold from Buy at Erste Group
Erste Group analyst Hans Engel downgraded BAE Systems (BAESY) to Hold from Buy. Demand from NATO countries is strong and the company expects revenue growth of approximately 8% year-over-year this…
Morgan Stanley names BAE Systems new top EU defense pick
Morgan Stanley analyst Ross Law lowered the firm’s price target on BAE Systems (BAESY) to 2,420 GBp from 2,662 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Morgan Stanley…
BAE Systems to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor
BAE Systems (BAESY) announced that it has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor, a provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground. BAE…
Vantor announces partnership with BAE Systems
Vantor announced that it has teamed with BAE Systems (BAESF) to manufacture its next-generation, 20 cm-class Vantor Vantage imaging satellites, which are expected to begin operations before the end of...
Vantor Partners With BAE Systems to Build Next-Generation 20 cm-class Vantage Imaging Satellites
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, today announced that it has teamed with BAE Systems to manufacture its next-gene...
BAE Systems teams with Vantor to build high-resolution imagery satellites
Vantage imaging satellites build on shared space vehicle production heritage, looks to future of satellite constellation development BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON...
Trump to meet munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet munitions makers at the White House on Wednesday as his administration pushes to expand weapons production after military operations in Iran and other confl...
BAE Systems upgraded to Buy from Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux
Kepler Cheuvreux analyst Aymeric Poulain upgraded BAE Systems (BAESY) to Buy from Hold with a price target of 2,085 GBp, down from 2,160 GBp. The firm cites the recent share…
More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says
ROME, June 23 (Reuters) - More countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy, Britain and Japan, the Italian defence minister said on Tuesday, stressing...