BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 62.87B +13.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 29.38B +7.2% |
| Net Income | 2.11B +6.9% |
| EPS | 0.70 +7.2% |
| Shares Out | 2.83B |
| PE Ratio | 31.80 |
| Forward PE | 24.73 |
| Dividend | 0.36 (1.64%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Volume | n/a |
| Open | 2,202.00 |
| Previous Close | 2,220.00 |
| Day's Range | 2,200.00 - 2,223.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,529.00 - 2,360.00 |
| Beta | -0.05 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 2,327.11 (+4.68%) |
| 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 2,327p, which is an increase of 4.68% from the latest price.
News
FTSE 100 Analysis: Strong BAE Systems Earnings Support the Index Rally Near Record Highs
On 30 July, BAE Systems reported its first-half 2026 financial results, with sales rising 9% year-on-year to £15.8 billion. Underlying operating profit increased by 11% to £1.7 billion, while underlyi...
BAE Systems Share Price Trails the Market Despite Record Backlog
The BAE Systems share price has risen just 2.7% over the past twelve months, a performance that sits well behind the FTSE 100’s 19% total return over the same period. For a company whose profits and o...
BAE Systems and Babcock get defence spending boost from Healey appointment
BAE Systems and Babcock International shares received a defence spending boost on 21 July after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. BAE (BARC: BAE Systems...
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UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines
UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent.
Half Year 2026 BAE Systems PLC Earnings Presentation Transcript
Half Year 2026 BAE Systems PLC Earnings Presentation Transcript
FTSE 100 Climbs to a Fresh Record High as Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems Earnings Beats Lift Shares Higher
The FTSE 100 index reached new all-time highs, driven by strong corporate earnings from companies like Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, amid ongoing global market volatility and geopolitical tensions.
Profits boost for defence firms as governments beef up spending
Shares in Rolls-Royce jump by 5.5% after it lifts earnings guidance, while BAE Systems also upgrades profit forecasts Business live – latest updates Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems are expecting higher pr...
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce reap rewards from higher global defence spending
The FTSE 100 firms upgraded full-year guidance after strong first-half results.
BAE Systems Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026
Strong H1 2026 results with 9% sales growth, 11% EBIT growth, and record order backlog of GBP 84 billion led to upgraded full-year guidance. Robust demand across geographies and segments, especially in Europe and the U.S., supports long-term growth and margin expansion.
BAE Systems Quarterly report: H1 2026
BAE Systems has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.
BAE Systems Slides: H1 2026
BAE Systems has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.
BAE Systems Lifts Guidance As Defense Spending Booms
The arms maker raised its sales, profitability and cash flow targets for the year as governments keep spending on defense in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions.
BAE Systems H1 Pretax Profit Rises; Upgrades FY26 Guidance
(RTTNews) - BAE Systems plc (BA.L, BSP.DE) reported first-half profit before tax of 1.28 billion pounds compared to 1.19 billion pounds, prior year. EPS - basic was 34.1 pence compared to 32.3 pence. ...
UK Stock Market News: BAE Systems, Rentokil, Rolls Royce
Sales up 9% in H1 at BAE, Rentokil pricing remains aggressive, FY profit outlook materially upgraded at Rolls-Royce
UK's BAE Systems upgrades 2026 outlook on military demand
BAE Systems upgraded its 2026 outlook on Thursday after posting an 11% rise in first-half profit, helped by governments lifting their defence budgets given the higher global threat le...
BAE Systems wins £5.9 billion UK submarine contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion ($7.8 billion) contract by the British government to advance work on the country's next generation of nuclear-armed submarines, the company said late on W...
Earnings To Watch: BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) Q2 2026 -- GF Value Sees 6% Downside
Earnings To Watch: BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) Q2 2026 -- GF Value Sees 6% Downside
Defense Tech Investment Hits Record High as Arms Giants Ramp Up Startup Funding
Investment in defence tech start-ups has reached a record high this year as the world’s biggest arms companies step up spending on new military technology. New figures from Dealroom show defence contr...
Polish TNT producer Nitro-Chem plans expansion to UK with BAE Systems
Poland's Nitro-Chem, a major supplier of trinitrotoluene (TNT) for NATO countries' armies, has signed a letter of intent with defence company BAE Systems to build a production plant in Britain, the ...
BAE unveils 'thunder king' fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets as unmanned 'loyal wingman'
Defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled its new 'thunder king' unmanned fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets with an initial version to take to the sky next year.
BAE Systems leads region's first defense industry plugfest to advance military interoperability
Collaborative event demonstrates the power of open architecture and seamless system integration STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) recently brought government...
UK's BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with 'Brontanax'
BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain's entry into one of the defence industry's hottest and most fiercely contested markets.
BAE Systems (BAESF) Unveils Defense Initiatives at Farnborough Airshow
BAE Systems (BAESF) Unveils Defense Initiatives at Farnborough Airshow
BAE signs deal to offer UK a Hawk replacement based on Boeing T-7 system
BAE Systems , Boeing and Saab signed a deal to advance their partnership to offer Britain a new fast-jet pilot training aircraft based on Boeing's T-7 system, as it looks for a replacement for the a...