BA. Stock Overview
Provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, Middle East, Australia, Japan, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£15.91 |
| 52 Week High | UK£17.28 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£11.27 |
| Beta | 0.38 |
| 1 Month Change | 31.99% |
| 3 Month Change | 32.65% |
| 1 Year Change | 22.87% |
| 3 Year Change | 119.86% |
| 5 Year Change | 220.28% |
| Change since IPO | 1,979.08% |
Recent News & Updates
BAE Systems plc's (LON:BA.) 32% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Mar 04
BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.206
Feb 22Recent updates
BAE Systems plc's (LON:BA.) 32% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Mar 04BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.206
Feb 22Pinning Down BAE Systems plc's (LON:BA.) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Dec 26A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of BAE Systems plc (LON:BA.)
Nov 20BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.124
Oct 15Does BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 12BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.124
Sep 24BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.124
Sep 10BAE Systems plc (LON:BA.) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Sep 03BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.124
Aug 18BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.124
Aug 04Here's Why BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jul 15Calculating The Fair Value Of BAE Systems plc (LON:BA.)
Jun 27There's Reason For Concern Over BAE Systems plc's (LON:BA.) Price
May 04BAE Systems' (LON:BA.) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.185
Apr 16BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 02Here's Why BAE Systems (LON:BA.) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Mar 25Shareholder Returns
| BA. | GB Aerospace & Defense | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.6% | -3.7% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | 22.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
Return vs Industry: BA. exceeded the UK Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 18.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BA. exceeded the UK Market which returned 7.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BA. volatility | |
|---|---|
| BA. Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 6.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: BA. has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: BA.'s weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 107,400 | Charles Woodburn | www.baesystems.com |
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, Middle East, Australia, Japan, 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 digital engine and flight controls; precision guidance and seeker solutions; generation military communications systems and data links; persistent surveillance capabilities and electric drive propulsion systems, as well as space electronics; spacecraft; ground and tactical systems.
BAE Systems plc Fundamentals Summary
| BA. fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | UK£47.68b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£1.96b |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£26.31b |
24.4x
P/E Ratio1.8x
P/S RatioIs BA. overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BA. income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£26.31b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£9.23b |
| Gross Profit | UK£17.08b |
| Other Expenses | UK£15.13b |
| Earnings | UK£1.96b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.65 |
| Gross Margin | 64.92% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.43% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 72.0% |
How did BA. perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield51%
Payout RatioDoes BA. pay a reliable dividends?
See BA. dividend history and benchmarks| BAE Systems dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 17 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 02 2025 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 34 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 80 days |
Does BA. pay a reliable dividends?
See BA. dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/03/13 01:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/03/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
BAE Systems plc is covered by 50 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Yves Gauthier | AlphaValue |
| Guy Brown | Arden Partners Plc. |
| Joseph Campbell | Barclays |