BAE facing double-edged sword as defence spending hike looms
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BAE Systems PLC is expected to benefit from increased defense spending in Europe, but faces challenges. Shore Capital maintains a 'hold' rating and a 1,337p share price target, noting that recent results met expectations but guidance was modest.
February 19, 2025 | 12:45 pm
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BAE Systems PLC is poised to benefit from increased defense spending in Europe, but faces challenges. Shore Capital maintains a 'hold' rating and a 1,337p share price target, noting that recent results met expectations but guidance was modest.
The anticipated increase in defense spending in Europe is a positive for BAE Systems, potentially boosting revenues. However, the modest guidance and 'hold' rating from Shore Capital suggest that the market may have already priced in these expectations, leading to a neutral short-term impact on the stock price.
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