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BA Stock Chart & Stats
2255.50 p
4.50 p(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2255.50 p
4.50 p(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,529.00 p - 2,360.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume366.40K
Average Volume (3M)7.09M
Market Cap
£55.11B
Enterprise Value57.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£9.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding3,005,127,000
10 Day Avg. Volume8,156,017
30 Day Avg. Volume7,094,591
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.04
Price to Book (P/B)4.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.81
P/FCF Ratio21.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,311.75Price Target Upside2.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)£32.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record BacklogA GBP 84bn backlog (roughly three years of revenue) provides durable revenue visibility across multi-year programmes, reduces near-term demand risk and supports long-term planning for production, supply chain and workforce investment, underpinning predictable through‑life services and recurring support revenue.
Strong Cash Generation & Balance SheetConsistent high free cash flow and declining net debt, plus an A3 rating, indicate resilient cash generation and financial flexibility. This funds R&D/CapEx, supports dividend and buybacks, and provides buffer to absorb programme delays or cost overruns without immediate liquidity strain.
Heavy Reinvestment In R&D & CapExSustained, rising R&D and capital investment builds long-term competitive advantage through new capabilities, production capacity and microelectronics/shiplift facilities. This supports future programme wins, scale in munitions and space, and protects margins as higher‑value products and sustainment services scale.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage TrendRising absolute debt and a higher debt-to-equity ratio reduce financial headroom and increase sensitivity to margin or cash conversion shocks. While still manageable for the industry, elevated leverage constrains optionality for opportunistic M&A or cushioning against sustained cost inflation.
Margin VolatilityA sudden margin step-down signals exposure to cost pressures, programme mix shifts or one-off items. Persistent margin volatility complicates earnings predictability, stresses cash conversion metrics and raises execution risk on low-margin early-stage programmes until efficiencies or pricing adjustments materialise.
Cash Timing Volatility From AdvancesDependence on advance receipts creates lumpy cash flows and complicates short-to-medium term liquidity planning. Unpredictable advance timing reduces the reliability of year-to-year free cash forecasts and can force temporary working capital draws or delay discretionary capital returns even if underlying profitability is sound.
BA FAQ
What was BAE Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
BAE Systems lowest share price was 1529.00 p and its highest was 2360.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is BAE Systems’s market cap?
BAE Systems’s market cap is £55.11B.
When is BAE Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
BAE Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were BAE Systems’s earnings last quarter?
BAE Systems released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported 0.405 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.408 p by -0.003 p.
Is BAE Systems overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BAE Systems’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does BAE Systems pay dividends?
BAE Systems pays a Semiannually dividend of 22.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.93%. See more information on BAE Systems dividends here
What is BAE Systems’s EPS estimate?
BAE Systems’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does BAE Systems have?
BAE Systems has 3,005,127,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to BAE Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BAE Systems reported an EPS of 0.405 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.408 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.992%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BAE Systems?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
BAE Systems Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,311.75 (2.49% Upside)
£2,311.75 (2.49% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £12.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
63.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc, established in 1970 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, is a global leader in providing advanced defense, aerospace, and security solutions. The company's comprehensive operations are divided into five distinct business units. The Electronic Systems division focuses on developing and supplying sophisticated technological components, including electronic warfare systems, precise navigation and electro-optical sensors, digital engine and flight controls for both military and commercial aircraft, precision guidance and seeker solutions, secure military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance technologies, space-based electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems. The Cyber & Intelligence segment plays a vital role in national security by modernizing, maintaining, and strengthening the cyber defenses of critical assets such as aircraft, radars, and missile systems to identify and counter threats. This segment also provides extensive systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services for essential weapons platforms, C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Furthermore, it delivers bespoke solutions and services to intelligence and federal/civilian agencies, offers data intelligence to combat large-scale national threats, protects networks and data from cyberattacks, supplies security and intelligence services to the UK government and allied international governments, and includes anti-fraud, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level data and digital services. The Platforms & Services (US) segment is responsible for the production of combat vehicles, various weapons, and munitions, in addition to offering ship repair services and managing government-owned munitions facilities. The Air segment concentrates on the design, manufacturing, upgrading, and ongoing support for both combat and jet trainer aircraft. Finally, the Maritime division undertakes the design, construction, and maintenance of naval vessels, including surface ships and submarines, as well as torpedoes, radar systems, and comprehensive command and combat systems. This segment is also a key supplier of naval gun systems, missile launchers, and precision munitions.
BA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,311.75 p
▲(2.49% Upside)







