Erste Group Bank Forecasts Stronger Earnings for Bae Systems

Key Points

• Erste Group Bank raised its FY2026 EPS forecast for BAE Systems to $4.52 from $4.41 and projected FY2027 EPS of $5.13. The FY2026 estimate remains slightly below the $4.56 consensus.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with three Buy ratings and four Hold ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Hold. Erste Group Bank also maintains a Hold rating.
• BAE Systems shares opened at $121.36, near their 52-week high of $126.00, while hedge funds and institutional investors own just 0.21% of the company.

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Bae Systems in a research report issued on Wednesday, August 5th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $4.52 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $4.41. Erste Group Bank currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Bae Systems' current full-year earnings is $4.56 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Bae Systems' FY2027 earnings at $5.13 EPS.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Bae Systems in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on Bae Systems in a report on Tuesday. They issued a "sector perform" rating on the stock. Finally, Kepler Capital Markets raised shares of Bae Systems from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold".

Bae Systems Stock Performance

Bae Systems stock opened at $121.36 on Tuesday. Bae Systems has a 1-year low of $84.50 and a 1-year high of $126.00. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $103.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $109.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bae Systems

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Altrius Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in Bae Systems by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc now owns 93,878 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $8,719,000 after buying an additional 4,911 shares during the last quarter. Collaborative Fund Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bae Systems during the first quarter worth approximately $897,000. Sterling Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bae Systems during the first quarter worth approximately $1,146,000. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bae Systems in the 4th quarter valued at $250,000. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bae Systems in the 1st quarter valued at $307,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 0.21% of the company's stock.

Bae Systems Company Profile

BAE Systems plc is a global defense, security and aerospace company that designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of military and related products and services. Formed in 1999 through the combination of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, the company supplies platforms, systems and support across air, land, maritime and cyber domains. Its portfolio spans combat and support aircraft systems, naval shipbuilding and subsystems, armored and land combat solutions, electronic and sensor systems, munitions, and intelligence, surveillance and cybersecurity capabilities.

BAE Systems serves government and military customers worldwide, with particularly large footprints in the United Kingdom and the United States as well as operations and sales across Europe, the Middle East, Australia and other markets.

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