BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 1,308

+12.50 (+0.96%)

(As of 10/16/2024 ET)

BAE Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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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 1,438

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BAE Systems, the average price target is GBX 1,438. The highest price target for BA is GBX 1,500, while the lowest price target for BA is GBX 1,360. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.94% from the current price of GBX 1,308.

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BA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/23 to 10/17/24	1 Month Ago 9/18/23 to 9/17/24	3 Months Ago 7/20/23 to 7/19/24	1 Year Ago 10/18/22 to 10/18/23
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 1,438	GBX 1,438	GBX 1,402	GBX 1,076.57
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	2.68
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BA News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
9/6/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,360	+5.10%
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%
11/30/2022	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Heelan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 900	+11.06%

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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, October 11, 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 operates in the defense, aerospace, and security solutions sector, which are industries known for stability and consistent demand, providing a reliable revenue stream.
Recent analyst reports have given BAE Systems plc a "Moderate Buy" recommendation, indicating positive sentiment from experts in the field.
BAE Systems plc has a current stock price of GBX 1,274 ($17.06) as of today, which may present a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter the market.
The company has a diverse portfolio operating through five segments, including Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence, which helps in spreading risk across different areas.
BAE Systems plc offers solutions in critical areas such as electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, cyber security, and combat vehicles, positioning itself as a key player in the defense and aerospace industry.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

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

BAE Systems plc recently disclosed a dividend with a payout ratio of 5,166.67%, which may indicate a high percentage of earnings being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.

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 1,438, with a high forecast of GBX 1,500 and a low forecast of GBX 1,360.
: 6 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BA shares.
: According to analysts, BAE Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 9.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BAE Systems's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: BAE Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital 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 2.68. Learn more on how BA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:BA) was last updated on 10/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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