Bae Systems (BAESY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BAE Systems plc (OTCMKTS: BAESY) is a global defense, aerospace and security company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Formed in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, the firm has deep roots in military manufacturing and technology dating back to the early 20th century. Its product portfolio spans combat aircraft, naval vessels, land vehicles, cyber and intelligence solutions, positioning the company as a full-spectrum partner to governments and allied forces around the world.

The company’s aerospace division provides design, production and support services for a range of military fixed-wing and unmanned aerial platforms. Notable programs include participation in fifth-generation fighter jets, advanced trainer aircraft and missionized aircraft for maritime patrol. On land, BAE Systems develops and produces armored combat vehicles, artillery systems and precision munitions, complemented by life-cycle support and training services. Its naval segment delivers frigates, destroyers, submarines and combat management systems, integrating propulsion, weaponry and radar solutions for modern naval fleets.

In addition to traditional hardware, BAE Systems has built a strong footprint in electronic systems and digital security. The company offers radar and sensor systems, electronic warfare capabilities, secure communications networks and cyber-defense services. Its intelligence and surveillance platforms combine advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies to enhance situational awareness and threat detection for military and government agencies.

BAE Systems serves customers in more than 40 countries, with major operations in the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Australia and across Europe. Its U.S. subsidiary, BAE Systems Inc., is one of the largest defense contractors to the Department of Defense. The group is led by CEO Charles Woodburn, under whose tenure the company has pursued diversification into digital solutions, sustainable engineering practices and long-term strategic partnerships with allied nations and industry stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $102.79 to $103.44
• 50-Day Range: $88.71 to $108.92
• 52-Week Range: $56.19 to $109.82
• Volume: 229,878 shs
• Average Volume: 265,204 shs
• Market Capitalization: $77.93 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.09%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Bae Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bae Systems scored higher than 46% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Bae Systems.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.52%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bae Systems are expected to grow by 11.52% in the coming year, from $3.82 to $4.26 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bae Systems has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bae Systems has a P/B Ratio of 5.17. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of Bae Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bae Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bae Systems has recently decreased by 46.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bae Systems pays a meaningful dividend of 2.09%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bae Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bae Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.70% next year. This indicates that Bae Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of Bae Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bae Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bae Systems has recently decreased by 46.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.40

News Sentiment

Bae Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Bae Systems this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for BAESY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

13 people have added Bae Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bae Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.21% of the stock of Bae Systems is held by institutions.

BAESY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BAESY shares performed this year?

Bae Systems' stock was trading at $57.16 at the start of the year. Since then, BAESY shares have increased by 80.7% and is now trading at $103.30.

Does Bae Systems have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Bae Systems: Prismatic, IAP Research, Eclipse Electronic Systems, Silversky, Signal Innovations Group, Marine Hydraulics International, Fairchild Imaging, and others.

Who are Bae Systems' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Bae Systems include Confluence Investment Management LLC.

How do I buy shares of Bae Systems?

Shares of BAESY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/9 Dividend: 4/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/9 Dividend: 4/22/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/09/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BAESY
• CIK: 895564
• Web: www.baesystems.com
• Phone: 441252373232
• Fax: 44-12-5238-3991
• Employees: 107,400
• Year Founded: 1999

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.04
• P/E Growth: 1.93
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.65
• Current Ratio: 0.95
• Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $28.48 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.74
• Cash Flow: $4.83 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.40
• Book Value: $19.99 per share
• Price / Book: 5.17

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 754,380,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $77.93 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.31