BAE Systems (BA) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What BA does

BAE Systems (BA) is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally, and is part of the London Stock Exchange stocks universe. The business is organized into five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. These cover areas such as electronic warfare systems, combat vehicles, naval ship programs, future combat air systems, and cyber security services for government customers.

Key numbers explained

• 19.72 GBP is the current share price, the amount you would pay for one share on the London Stock Exchange.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 28.2 shows how much investors pay per pound of recent earnings; a higher number can suggest higher growth expectations.
• The forward P/E ratio of 20.6 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for long-term planning than the trailing figure.
• 1.92% is the dividend yield, the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, indicating the cash return shareholders receive.
• 112,400 employees reflect the scale of the company's global workforce.
• 57.73B GBP is the market capitalization, the total value of all outstanding shares.
• -0.06 is the beta, a measure of price volatility relative to the market; a negative beta suggests the stock sometimes moves opposite to the broader market.
• 7.2% is the profit margin, showing how much of each pound of revenue turns into profit.

What to watch

• Earnings reports, with the next scheduled for 30 iul. 2026, can move the stock as analysts revise expectations.
• The exDividendDate of 22 oct. 2026 is the key date for eligibility on the next dividend payment.
• The 52-week price range of 15,29 – 23,6 shows the recent trading boundaries, with the current price near the lower end.
• Defense and aerospace stocks like BAE Systems (BA) are often influenced by government spending decisions and geopolitical developments.
• The company's position among peers such as RELX (REL), Rentokil Initial (RTO), Halma plc (HLMA), Weir (WEIR), International Airlines Group (IAG), Babcock International (BAB), and Intertek (ITRK) can provide context for sector comparisons.