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Bae Systems (BAESY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$98.44 -0.91 (-0.92%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern

Bae Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
2

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bae Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for BAESY.

Consensus Price Target

$113.00
14.79% Upside
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bae Systems, the average price target is $113.00. The highest price target for BAESY is $113.00, while the lowest price target for BAESY is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.79% from the current price of $98.44.
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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BAESY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
1 Month Ago
9/13/25 to 9/13/26
3 Months Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
1 Year Ago
10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$113.00$113.00N/AN/A
Forecasted Upside14.79% Upside9.96% UpsideN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

BAESY 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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BAESY 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.25
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.79% Upside126.33% Upside19.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageNeutral$113.00+10.22%
8/11/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
8/11/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Perform
6/25/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/25/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/24/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/18/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
1/6/2026 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
9/19/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy
6/10/2025 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy
3/10/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy Bae Systems Stock? BAESY 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 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:

  • Recent contract wins demonstrate strong demand for the company's defense products, including a $230 million deal to produce amphibious combat vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps and an $818 million contract boost for U.S. Army armored vehicles, which provides immediate revenue visibility and supports the company's growth outlook.
  • The company is expanding its electronic warfare capabilities with the launch of the Shadow EW family of compact solutions, which are designed for small airborne platforms and enable missions in contested environments, positioning BAE Systems plc to capture emerging market opportunities in advanced defense technology.
  • Long-term visibility is strengthened by a $70.5 million U.S. Navy Trident II D5 support contract that runs through 2031, offering a durable order book that appeals to investors seeking stable, long-duration revenue streams in the defense sector.
  • Analyst sentiment remains supportive of the company's long-term value, with a consensus price target of $113.00, which represents a potential upside of approximately 17% from the current stock price of $96.53, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company's future earnings potential.
  • Major financial institutions such as JP Morgan and Citi have expressed confidence in BAE Systems plc, noting that the company fits a preferred profile of long-duration order books and difficult-to-substitute products, which provides a defensive cushion even if European defense spending falls short of market expectations.

Bae Systems
Bear Case

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

  • Short interest in the stock surged by 51.5% in September, rising from 41,486 shares to 62,843 shares, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • The stock has experienced recent volatility, including a gap down on October 6, 2026, where it opened at $98.94 after previously closing at $102.56, reflecting potential investor uncertainty or negative sentiment that could lead to further price declines.
  • Analyst estimates for earnings have been revised downward, with Erste Group Bank cutting its FY2026 earnings per share estimate from $4.56 to $4.54 and its FY2027 estimate from $5.19 to $5.18, suggesting that the company may face challenges in meeting its financial targets and delivering expected growth.
  • The current stock price of $96.53 is below the 50-day moving average of $110.84 and the 200-day moving average of $108.87, indicating that the stock is trading in a downtrend and may be underperforming relative to its recent historical levels.
  • The consensus rating from eight brokerages is "Hold," with six analysts recommending a hold and only two recommending a buy, suggesting that the majority of Wall Street sees limited near-term upside potential and is cautious about the stock's current valuation and growth prospects.

BAESY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bae Systems is $113.00, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bae Systems in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BAESY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BAESY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Bae Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 14.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Bae Systems has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Bae Systems less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Bae Systems is 2.25 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how BAESY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Bae Systems analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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