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BAE Systems (BAESY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$65.98 -0.84 (-1.26%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

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

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

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BAE Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BAESY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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BAESY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

BAESY 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.
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BAESY Price Targets by Month

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BAE Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBAE SystemsAerospace CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.66
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A118.58% Upside9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/29/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
C. Armitage
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5/13/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
1/18/2024BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform
10/2/2023Berenberg Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
9/20/2023Societe Generale
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/18/2023Kepler Capital Markets
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
8/8/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,020 ➝ GBX 1,250
8/7/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,090 ➝ GBX 1,140
8/3/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,100 ➝ GBX 1,150
8/2/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,100 ➝ GBX 1,120
6/13/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight
1/31/2023UBS Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy BAE Systems Stock? BAESY 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 Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BAE Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BAE Systems
Bull Case

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

  • BAE Systems plc has shown a significant decrease in short interest, indicating potential positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Recent institutional investments in BAE Systems plc by reputable firms like GAMMA Investing LLC and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC suggest confidence in the company's future growth prospects.
  • Analyst upgrades, such as the one from Citigroup, changing the rating of BAE Systems plc from "neutral" to "buy," can signal a positive outlook for the stock.
  • BAE Systems stock has been trading up, showing a positive trend in the market performance of the company.
  • BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions globally, offering diversified revenue streams and potential stability in uncertain market conditions.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

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

  • The recent dividend cut by BAE Systems plc may raise concerns among investors who rely on dividend income for their investment strategies.
  • Despite some positive indicators, the stock price of BAE Systems plc has experienced fluctuations, which could introduce volatility into an investor's portfolio.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41 may be a concern for investors looking for companies with lower debt levels for financial stability.
  • While there have been institutional inflows, the ownership percentage by institutional investors is relatively low at 0.21%, potentially indicating limited institutional support.
  • The stock's performance over the past year has shown a range between $51.15 and $72.81, highlighting potential price volatility that investors should consider.

BAESY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BAE Systems in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BAESY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BAESY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, BAE Systems's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like BAE Systems less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating for BAE Systems is Hold while the average consensus rating for "aerospace" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BAESY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:BAESY) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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