BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 60.69B +11.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 29.38B +7.2% |
| Net Income | 2.11B +6.9% |
| EPS | 0.70 +7.2% |
| Shares Out | 2.83B |
| PE Ratio | 30.70 |
| Forward PE | 23.92 |
| Dividend | 0.36 (1.69%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,823,496 |
| Open | 2,133.00 |
| Previous Close | 2,094.00 |
| Day's Range | 2,097.00 - 2,147.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,529.00 - 2,360.00 |
| Beta | -0.06 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 2,321.56 (+8.33%) |
| 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 2,322p, which is an increase of 8.33% from the latest price.
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Half Year 2026 BAE Systems PLC Earnings Presentation Transcript
Half Year 2026 BAE Systems PLC Earnings Presentation Transcript
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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
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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
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BAE signs deal to offer UK a Hawk replacement based on Boeing T-7 system
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