BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
1,850.50
-72.50 (-3.77%)
May 15, 2026, 5:09 PM GMT
Market Cap57.44B +10.5%
Revenue (ttm)28.34B +7.7%
Net Income2.06B +5.4%
EPS0.68 +6.1%
Shares Out2.99B
PE Ratio28.28
Forward PE23.17
Dividend0.36 (1.89%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 23, 2026
Volume5,597,220
Average Volume7,125,689
Open1,928.00
Previous Close1,923.00
Day's Range1,846.50 - 1,932.00
52-Week Range1,588.00 - 2,360.00
Beta-0.06
RSI28.19
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

BAE Systems delivers next-generation flight hardware for U.S. Space Force missile warning program

Sensor system delivered for full assembly of U.S. Space Force satellite intelligence and defense payload    BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has delivered the sens...

10 hours ago - PRNewsWire

Iran War Fallout: Israel Needs 10,000 Rockets From BAE Systems -- Quick!

Iran didn't attack Israel with drones in its most recent war -- but it did in the last war, and might again in the next.

13 hours ago - The Motley Fool

BAE Systems awarded $535.62M Army contract

BAE Systems (BAESY) was awarded a $535.62M fixed-price-incentive for production of self-propelled howitzer systems, vehicles and total package fielding kits. Bids were solicited via the internet with ...

1 day ago - TheFly

BAE Systems provides advanced aircraft readiness with new Link 16 test capability for F-16

Rapid avionic test shop enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and boosts fleet readiness SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has completed the successful development and int...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

BAE Systems GXP® and Vantor Bring High-Accuracy Targeting to New Drone Platforms in Contested Environments

SAN DIEGO & WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems Geospatial eXploitation Products™ (GXP®) and Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence, today announced that they will b...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Spirit's Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines

After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.

2 days ago - Forbes

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...

7 days 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.

8 days ago - This is Money

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%.

8 days 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...

8 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...

8 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.

9 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.

13 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.

13 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.

13 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...

14 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.

17 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…

17 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...

17 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...

18 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

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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/ -- ...

4 weeks 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…

5 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...

5 weeks ago - CNBC