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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
£55.13B
Enterprise Value60.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£9.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding3,005,910,400
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
£2,399.40Price Target Upside6.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)£32.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Backlog / Contract VisibilityA GBP 84bn backlog equal to roughly three years of sales provides multi-year revenue visibility, smoothing cash flows and supporting capacity planning. This scale underpins long-term programme continuity and bargaining power with suppliers and governments.
Strong Free Cash GenerationSustained free cash flow near £2–2.4bn demonstrates durable cash conversion from operations, funding reinvestment, debt reduction and shareholder returns. Persistent cash generation supports strategic R&D and CapEx without relying on frequent external funding.
Defence Services & Long-term ContractsA business model concentrated on long-term government contracts and through-life services creates recurring revenue streams, high switching costs and strong installed-base economics, sustaining margins and demand independent of short-cycle market swings.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage TrendRising debt reduces financial flexibility and elevates refinancing and covenant risk during periods of margin pressure or investment-heavy cycles. Higher leverage constrains discretionary capital allocation and increases sensitivity to any profit or cash conversion setbacks.
Margin Volatility / 2025 Step-DownObserved margin deterioration signals mix shifts, cost inflation or early-stage program pricing pressure. Persistent margin volatility would weaken earning quality and could force trade-offs between pricing, investment or capital returns, challenging long-run profitability.
Cash Timing Variability (Advances)Reliance on advance receipts creates lumpy cash conversion and forecasting uncertainty; management excludes material advances from guidance. This timing risk complicates liquidity management and may temper the reliability of short-to-medium term free cash targets.
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 £55.13B.
When is BAE Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
BAE Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 28 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 1.99%. See more information on BAE Systems dividends here
What is BAE Systems’s EPS estimate?
BAE Systems’s EPS estimate is 0.38.
How many shares outstanding does BAE Systems have?
BAE Systems has 3,005,910,400 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:
£2,399.40 (6.38% Upside)
£2,399.40 (6.38% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £19.3M 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
18.23%
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 Company Deck
BA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong, broad-based financial and operational performance: record sales, double-digit EBIT and EPS growth, a record GBP 84bn backlog, robust cash generation and significant investment in R&D and CapEx to support future growth. Key growth engines include Europe (backlog exposure), MBDA, U.S. munitions/space and Platforms & Services. Challenges flagged were manageable: cash flow timing volatility from customer advances, higher 2026 tax rate, early-stage low margins in maritime programs, and capacity/CAPEX needs for munition ramps. Overall, positives (scale, margin expansion, backlog, cash generation, strategic investments and credible guidance) materially outweigh the contained lowlights, though execution and timing risks will need monitoring.View all GB:BA earnings summariesBA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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