BAE Systems plc (BAESY) Stock Price & Analysis
BAE Systems plc (BAESY) is trading at USD 103.13, down 1.00% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:21 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
BAESY last closed at USD 104.17; today's session has ranged USD 101.52–103.13 on volume of 7,042 shares. Market capitalization is $75.43B, with a 52-week range of USD 84.5–126 (PNK). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
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Key facts (BAESY)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 126.52 (range 113–140).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.5% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y +276.9% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-30, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (BAESY)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 126.52 (low 113, high 140).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BAESY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.5% | +276.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | +3.5% | +30.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.9% | 29.8% |
| Max drawdown | -23.2% (Mar 2026→Jun 2026) | -22.5% (Sep 2025→Nov 2025) |
BAESY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.57 | $4.45 | +2.5% | $33.22B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.35 | $5.25 | +1.9% | $36.23B | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC)
| Price | USD 103.13 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.00% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 104.17 |
| Open | USD 101.95 |
| Day Range | USD 101.52 – 103.13 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 84.5 – 126 |
| Volume | 7,042 shares |
| Market Cap | $75.43B |
| Exchange | PNK |
Technical Analysis (BAESY)
Nexqual's technical model rates BAESY "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 106.72) |
| MACD | -0.68 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BAESY)
Wall Street analysts rate BAESY "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 126.52 (range USD 113–140), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 126.52 |
| High Target | USD 140 |
| Low Target | USD 113 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (BAESY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BAESY)
| Total Revenue | $29.38B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.70% |
| Gross Margin | +13.31% |
| Operating Margin | +9.67% |
| Profit Margin | +7.19% |
| ROE | +18.63% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.73 |
| Current Ratio | 1.02 |
| Total Cash | $4.20B |
| Total Debt | $9.15B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BAESY)
Nexqual rates BAE Systems plc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 13%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — GBP 4.20B cash vs GBP 9.15B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow GBP 5.60B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 4.8% |
Ownership (BAESY)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +1.86% |
| Shares Outstanding | 731.40M |
| Float | 715.79M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Leadership (BAESY)
BAE Systems plc is led by Charles Nicholas Woodburn CBE, Group CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Group CEO & Executive Director | Charles Nicholas Woodburn CBE |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive Director | Bradley Madsen Greve |
| Executive Director | Thomas Arnold Arseneault |
| Chief Technology & Information Officer | Julian Cracknell |
| Investor Relations Director | Martin Stephen Cooper |
Major Backers & Investors (BAESY)
Notable institutional backers of BAE Systems plc include WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 0.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
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Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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