BAE Systems plc (LON:BA)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 55.92B +3.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.34B +7.7% |
| Net Income | 2.06B +5.4% |
| EPS | 0.68 +6.1% |
| Shares Out | 2.84B |
| PE Ratio | 28.99 |
| Forward PE | 23.74 |
| Dividend | 0.36 (1.79%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Volume | 9,152,697 |
| Open | 2,018.00 |
| Previous Close | 2,025.00 |
| Day's Range | 1,968.85 - 2,047.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,529.00 - 2,360.00 |
| Beta | -0.07 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 2,304.89 (+16.94%) |
| 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 2,305p, which is an increase of 16.94% from the latest price.
News
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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
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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...
Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years
Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed plans for a joint venture targeting over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wedn...
NEC Corporation: BAE Systems and NEC Sign MoU to Strengthen Japan's Active Cyber Defence
TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - BAE Systems and NEC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise for the implementation of active cyber defence (A...
BAE Systems receives $535M contract from U.S. Army
BAE Systems (BAESY) received a contract award valued at $535M to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army.
BAE Systems awarded contract for continued production of M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers
YORK, Pa., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a contract award valued at $535 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carr...
Allison Transmission to supply 4040 MX transmissions for BAE Systems vehicles
Allison Transmission (ALSN) has entered into a contract with BAE Systems (BAESY) vHagglunds to supply 4040 MX transmissions for the company’s CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles. The $250M agreement ...
UK, Japan agree tech partnership and vow fighter jet progress
The leaders of Britain and Japan announced a tech partnership on Sunday designed to boost national security and create jobs, and pledged to speed up the progress of their next generation fighter jet...