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BAE Systems plc

https://www.baesystems.com/

CEO

Charles Woodburn

Industry

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Open

20.97

Mkt cap

64B

Volume

27K

High

21.42

P/E Ratio

26.44

52-wk high

21.42

Low

20.40

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

14.03

European defense contractors, including BAE Systems, are seeing stock price increases due to heightened European security concerns and increased defense budgets. BAE Systems is well-positioned to benefit from these trends, with a price target of $23.55 based on FY26 earnings.

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March 04, 2025 | 11:45 pm

BAE Systems and other European defense stocks saw a surge following a Ukraine defense summit hosted by Kier Starmer.

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March 03, 2025 | 8:45 am

BAE Systems PLC shares surged as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to increase the UK's defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, up from the current 2.3%.

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February 25, 2025 | 2:00 pm

BAE Systems PLC is expected to remain stable despite shifts in US defense spending and is unlikely to see immediate benefits from increased European budgets. Analysts highlight BAE's long-term focus amidst potential changes in security spending.

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February 24, 2025 | 10:45 am

BAE Systems has been downgraded to a 'hold' rating by Panmure Liberum due to concerns over potential cuts to the US defense budget.

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February 21, 2025 | 11:30 am

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.

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February 19, 2025 | 12:45 pm

BAE Systems PLC reported a record order book of £77.8 billion, driven by increased security spending in Europe. The company's shares have rallied following this announcement.

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February 19, 2025 | 8:15 am

BAE Systems PLC is expected to report steady results, maintaining its current performance level, despite recent surges in the defense sector due to anticipated increased European defense spending.

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February 18, 2025 | 4:15 pm

BAE Systems PLC saw a significant stock surge of over 6% as European defense stocks rallied due to discussions on increased security spending amid efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. European leaders are holding crisis talks in Paris, followed by a US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia.

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February 17, 2025 | 11:15 am

Morgan Stanley has identified BAE Systems PLC as a top pick in the defense sector, maintaining an 'overweight' rating due to increasing demand for military equipment.

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February 12, 2025 | 2:30 pm

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