Key Points
- BAE Systems insider Charles Woodburn bought 7 shares at GBX 2,050 each, a total of £143.50. He also purchased shares in July and August, though the latest transaction was modest in size.
- Analysts maintain a broadly cautious outlook, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of GBX 2,275; JPMorgan is the most bullish, assigning an “Overweight” rating and a GBX 2,450 target.
- Recent business developments were positive, including a reported £611 million U.S. Army contract, progress on a roughly $1.2 billion Space Force program, new armored-vehicle prototypes, and a September repurchase of 514,101 shares.
BAE Systems plc (LON:BA - Get Free Report) insider Charles Woodburn acquired 7 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 18th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 2,050 per share, for a total transaction of £143.50.
Charles Woodburn also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Friday, August 14th, Charles Woodburn bought 7 shares of BAE Systems stock. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 2,259 per share, with a total value of £158.13.
- On Tuesday, July 14th, Charles Woodburn bought 8 shares of BAE Systems stock. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 1,221 per share, with a total value of GBX 9,768.
BAE Systems Trading Up 1.2%
BA opened at GBX 2,050 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 73.96. BAE Systems plc has a 52 week low of GBX 1,012.50 and a 52 week high of GBX 1,415.25. The stock has a market cap of £63.47 billion, a PE ratio of 35.17, a PEG ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.01. The business has a 50 day moving average of GBX 2,047.15 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 2,046.63.
BAE Systems (LON:BA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported GBX 38.90 earnings per share for the quarter. BAE Systems had a return on equity of 17.49% and a net margin of 7.19%. Equities research analysts predict that BAE Systems plc will post 73.537927 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on BA shares. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "hold" rating and issued a GBX 2,100 target price on shares of BAE Systems in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "sector perform" rating and set a GBX 2,200 price target on shares of BAE Systems in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of BAE Systems from GBX 2,400 to GBX 2,450 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of BAE Systems from GBX 2,140 to GBX 2,325 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, BAE Systems currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of GBX 2,275.
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BAE Systems News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting BAE Systems this week:
- Positive Sentiment: BAE Systems secured a reported £611 million contract connected with the U.S. Army’s armored-vehicle fleet. The award supports backlog growth and provides evidence of continued U.S. military spending on vehicle modernization. BAE Systems secures huge £611m contract for US Army armoured fleet
- Positive Sentiment: The company delivered new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle 30mm prototypes to a U.S. Army Transformation in Contact unit. The vehicles include counter-drone and target-sharing capabilities, highlighting BAE’s role in modern battlefield technology and potentially supporting follow-on production orders. BAE Systems delivers Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes
- Positive Sentiment: BAE completed a critical design review for a U.S. Space Force missile-warning and tracking program valued at approximately $1.2 billion. Reaching this milestone reduces development risk and advances the program toward production. BAE Systems completes Critical Design Review for Space Force program
- Positive Sentiment: BAE repurchased 514,101 shares over five days in September. Buybacks can support earnings per share and signal management confidence in the company’s valuation. BAE Systems completes September share buyback
- Neutral Sentiment: Chief Executive Charles Woodburn and insider Brad Greve each bought seven shares at GBX 2,050, worth only £143.50 per transaction. The purchases provide a modest confidence signal but are too small to materially affect valuation.
BAE Systems Company Profile
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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.
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