FY2026 EPS Estimates for Bae Systems Cut by Erste Group Bank

Key Points

• Erste Group Bank cut BAE Systems’ FY2026 EPS estimate to $4.43 from $4.54, below the $4.59 consensus, while projecting FY2027 EPS of $5.07 and maintaining a “Hold” rating.
• Analyst sentiment remains cautious: two analysts rate the stock “Buy” and six rate it “Hold,” producing an overall “Hold” consensus and a $113 average price target.
• BAE Systems shares opened at $99.35, below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $109.51 and $108.13, respectively; institutional investors own just 0.21% of the stock.

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Erste Group Bank cut their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Bae Systems in a report released on Thursday, October 8th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $4.43 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $4.54. Erste Group Bank currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Bae Systems' current full-year earnings is $4.59 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Bae Systems' FY2027 earnings at $5.07 EPS.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on BAESY. Kepler Capital Markets raised Bae Systems from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Bae Systems in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of Bae Systems in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. They issued a "sector perform" rating for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Bae Systems in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Bae Systems in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $113.00 target price on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $113.00.

Bae Systems Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of OTCMKTS:BAESY opened at $99.35 on Tuesday. The business's 50-day moving average is $109.51 and its 200 day moving average is $108.13. Bae Systems has a 1 year low of $84.50 and a 1 year high of $126.00. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

Institutional Trading of Bae Systems

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in BAESY. Riverbridge Partners LLC acquired a new position in Bae Systems during the first quarter valued at $221,000. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC acquired a new stake in Bae Systems during the 1st quarter worth about $307,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in Bae Systems by 2.5% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,969 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $389,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Bae Systems by 135.7% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 3,983 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $464,000 after buying an additional 2,293 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Collaborative Fund Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bae Systems during the 1st quarter valued at about $897,000. 0.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Bae Systems Company Profile

BAE Systems plc is a multinational defense, aerospace and security company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company develops and supports technology and equipment for governments, armed forces and commercial customers, with activities spanning air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Its products and services include combat aircraft and aircraft support, naval vessels and submarines, armored vehicles, artillery systems, electronic warfare and radar equipment, intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, precision weapons, and command-and-control systems.

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