BAE Systems PLC (BAES)

Currency in GBP
2,220.00
+20.00(+0.91%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
2,201.002,247.00
52 wk Range
1,588.502,360.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,979.00 / 2,250.00
Prev. Close
2,200
Open
2,202
Day's Range
2,201-2,247
52 wk Range
1,588.5-2,360
Volume
4.4M
Average Volume (3m)
6.34M
1-Year Change
27.7698%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
2,338.22
Upside
+5.33%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory

BAE Systems PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 2,338.22
(+5.33% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy26.20+18.02%24.20Maintain07-08-2026
JPMorgan
Buy24.50+10.36%24.00Maintain31-07-2026
Jefferies
Hold21.00-5.41%22.00Maintain10-07-2026
Erste Group
Hold---Downgrade25-06-2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy24.20+9.01%26.62Maintain25-06-2026

Earnings

Latest Release
30-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.39 / 0.37
Revenue / Forecast
14.62B / 15.69B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.70%
Dividend Yield
1.70%
Industry Median 0.92%
Annualised payout
37.80
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+9.33%
Growth Streak

BAES Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
29.8x28.7x12.2x
PEG Ratio
4.121.120.03
Price/Book
5.1x5.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x1.9x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.2%19.0%25.3%
Fair Value Upside
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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 electronics, spacecraft, and ground and tactical systems. The Platforms & Services segment manufactures and sells combat vehicles, weapons, and munitions; and offers naval ship repair services, as well as operates and manages two government-owned and contractor-operated ammunition plants. The Air segment develops future combat air systems and falconworks alongside edgewing, and eurofighter and MBDA. The Maritime segment provides maritime and land services, including submarine, ship build, and support programs. The Cyber & Intelligence segment offers cyber security services for national security, central government, and government enterprises. The company was formerly known as British Aerospace plc and changed its name to BAE Systems plc in May 2000. BAE Systems plc was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Employees
112400

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.43B50.54%31.77B
Other Institutional Investors
1.11B39.27%24.69B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
288.60M10.19%6.41B
Total
2.83B100.00%62.87B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company11.47%32,49,27,37672,13,388
BlackRock, Inc.9.52%26,95,53,41459,84,086

FAQ

What Is the BAE Systems (BAES) Share Price Today?

The BAE Systems share price today is 2,220.00.

What is the current BAE Systems (BAES) share price and day range?

As of 09-08-2026, the BAE Systems share price is 2,220.00, with a previous close of 2,200.00. The share price has ranged from 2,201.00 to 2,247.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 1,588.50 to 2,360.00.

What Is the BAE Systems Market Cap?

As of today, BAE Systems market cap is 62.87B.

Does BAE Systems Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The BAE Systems dividend yield is 1.72%.

What Is the BAE Systems (BAES) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for BAE Systems is 2,338.22, with a high estimate of 2620 and a low estimate of 1700. 11 analysts recommend buying, while 2 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +5.33% Upside potential.

What Is BAE Systems's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The BAE Systems EPS (TTM) is 0.70.

When Is the Next BAE Systems Earnings Date?

BAE Systems will release its next earnings report on 25-02-2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BAES a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does BAE Systems Trade On?

BAE Systems is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for BAE Systems?

The stock symbol for BAE Systems is "BAES."

How Many Times Has BAE Systems Stock Split?

BAE Systems has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does BAE Systems Have?

BAE Systems has 112400 employees.
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