BAE Systems (LON:BA) Releases Earnings Results

BAE Systems (LON:BA) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported GBX 75.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. BAE Systems had a net margin of 7.49% and a return on equity of 16.87%.

BAE Systems Price Performance

Shares of LON BA traded up GBX 81 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 2,110. 8,654,132 shares of the stock traded hands. The company has a market cap of £65.32 billion, a PE ratio of 36.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.33. BAE Systems has a twelve month low of GBX 1,012.50 and a twelve month high of GBX 1,415.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 1,883.22 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of GBX 1,851.23.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on BA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of BAE Systems in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a GBX 1,850 price objective on shares of BAE Systems in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of BAE Systems to a “hold” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from GBX 2,060 to GBX 2,120 in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of GBX 2,021.40.

Insider Transactions at BAE Systems

In other news, insider Ewan Kirk bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 5th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 1,678 per share, for a total transaction of £167,800. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 10,015 shares of company stock valued at $16,810,420. 0.14% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about BAE Systems

Here are the key news stories impacting BAE Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reports record FY25 results and growth — management flagged stronger sales and profits for the year, reinforcing the narrative of a sustained defence spending tailwind. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Record order backlog — BAE said its backlog has hit a record (~£84bn), underpinning multi‑year revenue visibility as global defence budgets rise. This backlog is the main driver behind upgrades in investor expectations. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong programme pipeline — BAE says its Eurofighter production pipeline is full up until the first GCAP assembly, signalling near‑term workload and contract continuity on a high‑margin platform. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased — FY25 results included a higher dividend, a direct shareholder return that supports sentiment and may attract income investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — small purchases by insiders (including the CEO) signal confidence from management, though sizes are modest. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Product trials continue — BAE Australia is conducting ATLAS CCV trials (development progress but not yet revenue material). Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management lobbying for clarity — BAE’s boss urged ministers to publish the delayed Defence Investment Plan; publication would be a catalyst, but timing remains uncertain. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Labour disruption — U.K. workers have picketed sites and some unions are striking, creating near‑term operational and cost risks that could temper margin upside. Read More. Read More.

BAE Systems Company Profile

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions worldwide. 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 digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems.