BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 1,255.50 -28.50 (-2.22%)

As of 02/21/2025

BAE Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BAE Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for BA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,468

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BAE Systems, the average price target is GBX 1,468. The highest price target for BA is GBX 1,510, while the lowest price target for BA is GBX 1,440. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.93% from the current price of GBX 1,255.50.

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BA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	1 Month Ago 1/25/24 to 1/24/25	3 Months Ago 11/26/23 to 11/25/24	1 Year Ago 2/24/23 to 2/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 1,468	GBX 1,454	GBX 1,438	GBX 1,156
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

BA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

BAE Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BAE Systems	Industrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.83	2.77
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BA News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/20/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,510	+12.27%
2/19/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,440	+7.74%
8/1/2024	Shore Capital 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Buy	GBX 1,440	+13.16%
7/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 1,500	+19.09%
3/12/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 1,250 ➝ GBX 1,450	+15.08%
6/27/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,100	+19.77%

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Should I Buy BAE Systems Stock? BA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these BAE Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BAE Systems
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BAE Systems plc:

BAE Systems plc reported earnings of GBX 68.50 ($0.86) per share for the latest quarter, indicating strong profitability and a solid return on investment for shareholders.
The company has a market capitalization of £41.38 billion, showcasing its significant size and stability in the aerospace and defense industry, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable investments.
With a current stock price of GBX 1,336.50 ($16.82), BAE Systems plc is trading above its one-year low of GBX 1,012.50 ($12.74), suggesting a positive trend in stock performance.
Analysts have set a consensus target price of GBX 1,454 ($18.30) for the stock, indicating potential for price appreciation and a favorable outlook for future growth.
BAE Systems plc operates in multiple segments, including Electronic Systems and Cyber & Intelligence, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk associated with reliance on a single market.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in BAE Systems plc for these reasons:

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02, which indicates that it relies heavily on debt financing. This could pose risks, especially in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
BAE Systems plc has a relatively low net margin of 7.49%, suggesting that its profitability could be impacted by rising costs or competitive pressures in the defense sector.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 22.93, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
With a beta of 0.33, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions, making it less attractive for aggressive investors.
Recent geopolitical tensions and changes in defense spending could impact BAE Systems plc's contracts and revenue, introducing uncertainty for future earnings.

BA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BAE Systems is GBX 1,468, with a high forecast of GBX 1,510 and a low forecast of GBX 1,440.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BAE Systems in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BA shares.
: According to analysts, BAE Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 16.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: BAE Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BAE Systems more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for BAE Systems is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.77. Learn more on how BA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:BA) was last updated on 2/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target