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BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,831.50 -76.50 (-4.01%)
As of 10/17/2025

BAE Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
4

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BAE Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,976.75
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BAE Systems, the average price target is GBX 1,976.75. The highest price target for BA is GBX 2,220, while the lowest price target for BA is GBX 1,725. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.93% from the current price of GBX 1,831.50.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/21/24 to 10/21/25
1 Month Ago
9/21/24 to 9/21/25
3 Months Ago
7/23/24 to 7/23/25
1 Year Ago
10/22/23 to 10/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,976.75GBX 1,976.75GBX 1,693.75GBX 1,438
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

BA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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BAE Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBAE SystemsIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.45
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/12/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,170 ➝ GBX 2,220+12.06%
9/5/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/31/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,145 ➝ GBX 2,192+22.80%
7/30/2025Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 1,770-2.80%
3/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,630 ➝ GBX 1,725+22.64%
8/1/2024Shore Capital
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 Reiterated RatingHold
3/12/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,250 ➝ GBX 1,450+15.08%

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Should I Buy BAE Systems Stock? BA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these BAE Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BAE Systems
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BAE Systems plc:

  • BAE Systems plc has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around GBX 2,220, reflecting a positive outlook from recent price target increases by major financial institutions.
  • The company reported a net margin of 7.49%, suggesting effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
  • Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of approximately 73.54 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential growth in profitability.
  • BAE Systems plc operates in diverse segments such as Electronic Systems and Cyber & Intelligence, which can provide stability and growth opportunities in various markets.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in BAE Systems plc for these reasons:

  • Despite positive ratings, one analyst has issued a "hold" rating, suggesting some uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company has a relatively modest return on equity of 16.87%, which may indicate less efficiency in generating profits compared to competitors.
  • Market volatility can impact defense and aerospace sectors, potentially affecting BAE Systems plc's stock performance.
  • While the company has a strong market position, geopolitical tensions can lead to unpredictable changes in defense spending, impacting revenue.
  • Investors may face risks associated with regulatory changes in defense contracts, which could affect future earnings and stock stability.

BA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BAE Systems is GBX 1,976.75, with a high forecast of GBX 2,220 and a low forecast of GBX 1,725.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BAE Systems in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BA shares.

According to analysts, BAE Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 7.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

BAE Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like BAE Systems more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for BAE Systems is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BA compares to other companies.


This page (LON:BA) was last updated on 10/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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