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BAE Systems (BA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,766.50 -5.00 (-0.28%)
As of 08/27/2025

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
3

Based on 4 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 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for BA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,964.25
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BAE Systems, the average price target is GBX 1,964.25. The highest price target for BA is GBX 2,192, while the lowest price target for BA is GBX 1,725. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.19% from the current price of GBX 1,766.50.
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
8/28/24 to 8/28/25
1 Month Ago
7/29/24 to 7/29/25
3 Months Ago
5/30/24 to 5/30/25
1 Year Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 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 1,964.25GBX 1,693.75GBX 1,626.25GBX 1,410
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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
2.75
2.68
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/31/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,170+21.57%
7/31/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,145 ➝ GBX 2,192+22.80%
7/30/2025Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 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 Sunday, August 24, 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:

  • The current stock price is around $23.34, reflecting a recent increase of 0.3%, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • BAE Systems plc has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, suggesting strong confidence in its future performance and potential for growth.
  • The company reported a solid earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 34.70 for the last quarter, showcasing its profitability and operational efficiency.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately £54.61 billion, BAE Systems plc is a significant player in the defense and aerospace sectors, providing stability and growth potential.
  • Analysts predict a consensus EPS of around 73.54 for the current fiscal year, indicating expectations for continued profitability and growth.

BAE Systems
Bear Case

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

  • Berenberg Bank has set a target price of GBX 1,770, indicating a potential downside from the current stock price, which may concern investors about short-term performance.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can increase financial risk.
  • Despite positive ratings, the stock has shown volatility, with a one-year low of GBX 1,012.50, indicating potential risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.26 may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Market conditions in the defense sector can be unpredictable, influenced by government budgets and geopolitical factors, which may pose risks to future growth.

BA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BAE Systems is GBX 1,964.25, with a high forecast of GBX 2,192 and a low forecast of GBX 1,725.

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BAE Systems in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 3 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 11.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like BAE Systems more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for BAE Systems is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how BA compares to other companies.


This page (LON:BA) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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