BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 1,156 -10.00 (-0.86%)

(As of 12/20/2024 ET)

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 1,454

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BAE Systems, the average price target is GBX 1,454. The highest price target for BA is GBX 1,500, while the lowest price target for BA is GBX 1,440. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.78% from the current price of GBX 1,156.

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BA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
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 1,454	GBX 1,438	GBX 1,438	GBX 1,114.33
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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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	2.73
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
12/10/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,440	+20.10%
8/1/2024	Shore Capital 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/29/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	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%
4/12/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 1,290 ➝ GBX 1,440	+11.98%
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%
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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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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 has received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the stock's future performance.
The average target price set by analysts is GBX 1,438 ($18.16), suggesting potential upside from the current stock price of GBX 1,315 ($16.61).
Recent upgrades from major brokerages, including Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase & Co., reflect growing confidence in the company's prospects and may lead to increased investor interest.
BAE Systems plc operates in the defense, aerospace, and security sectors, which are often seen as stable industries, providing a level of security for investors during economic downturns.
Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase by Brad Greve, can signal confidence in the company's future performance, potentially encouraging other investors to follow suit.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a decline of 2.2% recently, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility and market sentiment.
BAE Systems plc has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 2,191.67, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 94.37, suggesting a high level of debt relative to equity, which can be a red flag for investors concerned about financial stability.
Market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions can significantly impact defense stocks, including BAE Systems plc, leading to unpredictable performance.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the mixed performance of the stock in recent months may indicate uncertainty in achieving projected growth targets.

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 1,454, with a high forecast of GBX 1,500 and a low forecast of GBX 1,440.
: 6 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BA shares.
: According to analysts, BAE Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 25.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: BAE Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank 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 2.73. Learn more on how BA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:BA) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target