BAE Systems (BAESF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BAE Systems plc (OTCMKTS:BAESF) is a leading global defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, BAE Systems has become one of the world’s largest defense contractors. The company develops, manufactures, and supports a broad range of advanced platforms, technologies, and services designed to meet the complex needs of military and government customers worldwide.

Its core business activities are organized into four primary areas: Air, Land, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Air division contributes to major combat and support aircraft programs, including components for the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35 Lightning II. The Land segment provides armored vehicles, artillery systems, and tactical support equipment. In Maritime, BAE Systems builds frigates, submarines, and amphibious vessels, alongside integrated combat systems. The Cyber & Intelligence unit delivers secure communications, electronic warfare capabilities, intelligence analytics, and cybersecurity solutions.

BAE Systems serves a diverse customer base across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Its U.S. subsidiary, BAE Systems Inc., supports the U.S. Department of Defense, homeland security agencies, and commercial clients, while partnerships with allied governments and defense ministries reinforce its global presence. The company’s international projects encompass training, through-life support, and infrastructure development, ensuring sustained operational readiness for its customers.

Under the leadership of CEO Charles Woodburn, appointed in 2017, BAE Systems has prioritized innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth. The management team’s focus on research and development drives advancements in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, directed energy weapons, and next-generation cyber defenses. This commitment positions BAE Systems to address evolving security challenges and maintain its role as a cornerstone of global defense and aerospace industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.75 to $26.40
• 50-Day Range: $22.00 to $27.14
• 52-Week Range: $14.03 to $28.39
• Volume: 39,704 shs
• Average Volume: 51,744 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 448.83
• Dividend Yield: 0.77%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BAE Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BAE Systems scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for BAE Systems.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BAE Systems is 448.83, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BAE Systems is 448.83, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.26.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BAE Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 29.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BAE Systems has recently increased by 34.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

BAE Systems is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

BAE Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of BAE Systems is 347.26%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BAE Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 29.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BAE Systems has recently increased by 34.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.27

News Sentiment

BAE Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for BAE Systems this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added BAE Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BAE Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

40.72% of the stock of BAE Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BAESF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BAESF shares performed this year?

BAE Systems' stock was trading at $14.5380 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BAESF shares have increased by 78.7% and is now trading at $25.9790.

How do I buy shares of BAE Systems?

Shares of BAESF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BAESF
• CIK: 895564
• Web: www.baesystems.com
• Phone: 441252373232
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 91,400
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 448.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A