BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
1,933.80
-58.00 (-2.91%)
May 8, 2026, 5:10 PM GMT
Market Cap59.50B +18.2%
Revenue (ttm)28.34B +7.7%
Net Income2.06B +5.4%
EPS0.68 +6.1%
Shares Out2.99B
PE Ratio29.29
Forward PE24.02
Dividend0.36 (1.82%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 23, 2026
Volume5,830,856
Average Volume6,359,753
Open1,999.60
Previous Close1,991.80
Day's Range1,932.80 - 2,002.50
52-Week Range1,588.00 - 2,360.00
Beta-0.06
RSI33.59
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 London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol BA
Full Company Profile

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 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...

15 hours ago - Invezz

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%.

1 day ago - WSJ

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...

1 day 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...

1 day 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

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...

10 days ago - Forbes

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

BAE Systems, Scale AI announce strategic relationship agreement

BAE Systems (BAESY) and Scale AI have announced a strategic relationship agreement to accelerate the development and fielding of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities in support of the Departm...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

BAE Systems and Scale AI combine forces to bring agentic AI to defense missions and platforms

New strategic relationship agreement pairs deep mission expertise with agentic AI to accelerate the development of intelligent systems that act, adapt, and accelerate the speed of the mission MCLEAN, ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems announces Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year award winners

BOSTON, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) honored its top suppliers for the Electronic Systems sector with the ninth annual Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year awards. Twelve winners...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems, DoW sign pact to quadruple THAAD seeker production

BAE Systems (BAESY) has signed a landmark seven-year framework agreement with the Department of War to quadruple production capacity and accelerate delivery of the infrared seeker for the Terminal Hig...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

BAE Systems and U.S. Department of War sign agreement to quadruple THAAD seeker production

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6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems to sell remaining stake in Kazakhstan's Air Astana

Kazakhstan's Air Astana ​said on ‌Thursday Britain's biggest defence ​contractor BAE ​Systems will sell ⁠its remaining ​stake in ​the company.

7 weeks ago - Reuters

BAE Systems awarded contract by Robins Air Force Base

BAE Systems (BAESY) was awarded a contract by Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System for the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon

7 weeks ago - TheFly

BAE Systems to modernize Advanced Defensive System for the U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft

Software updates provide improved situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for the venerable Dragon Lady NASHUA, N.H., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) was awarded a ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

These charts show the size of Europe's defense boom, as companies take stock of the Iran war

Leonardo disclosed its mid-term plan and targets, including doubling profits by 2030, sending shares up as much as 9%. Rheinmetall said Wednesday that it expects sales to grow between 40% and 45% in 2...

2 months ago - CNBC

BAE Systems completes preliminary design review for RMWT program

BAE Systems (BAESY) has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2B U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking – Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 2 program

2 months ago - TheFly