# BAE Systems plc (BAESY)

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**Price:** USD 103.17 (-0.96% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:58 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 104.17 · day 101.52–103.26 · 52w 84.5–126 · market cap $75.5B · PNK

## Key facts
- 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 +3.6% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +277.0% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-30, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.

## Analysts
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)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.6% | +277.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | +3.6% | +30.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.9% | 29.8% |
| Max drawdown | -23.2% (Mar 2026→Jun 2026) | -22.5% (Sep 2025→Nov 2025) |

## Peers (Aerospace & Defense)
HWM (Howmet Aerospace Inc.) USD 185.23 -4.17% · NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation) USD 548.52 -0.69% · TDG (Transdigm Group Incorporated) USD 1,097.58 -3.87% · GD (General Dynamics Corporation) USD 349.19 -0.46% · HONA (Honeywell Aerospace Inc.) USD 166.47 +2.11% · LHX (L3Harris Technologies, Inc.) USD 251.9 -0.92%

## More
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## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $4.57 | $4.45 | +2.5% | $33.22B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $5.35 | $5.25 | +1.9% | $36.23B | 1 |