Charles Woodburn Acquires 8 Shares of BAE Systems (LON:BA) Stock

BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) insider Charles Woodburn acquired 8 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 16th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 2,028 per share, with a total value of £162.24.

BAE Systems Stock Performance

Shares of BAE Systems stock opened at GBX 2,029 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is GBX 1,883.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 1,851.23. The stock has a market cap of £62.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.81, a P/E/G ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.33. BAE Systems plc has a 1-year low of GBX 1,012.50 and a 1-year high of GBX 1,415.25.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of BAE Systems to a “hold” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from GBX 2,060 to GBX 2,120 in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of BAE Systems in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reiterated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 1,850 price target on shares of BAE Systems in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of GBX 2,021.40.

More BAE Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting BAE Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FY25 results: BAE reported strong FY25 results, raised the dividend and said defence orders/backlog hit record levels — underpinning the company’s forecast of several years of growth. BAE Systems FY25 results lift dividend as defense orders hit record
• Positive Sentiment: Profit momentum: Coverage highlights a notable jump in profits and commentary that we’re entering a “new era” of higher defence spending, which supports earnings visibility and valuation rerating. BAE Systems profits leap amid ‘new era’ of defence spending
• Positive Sentiment: Contract wins and M&A: BAE won a $145m Pentagon contract for anti‑drone systems and agreed a deal to acquire a Swedish supplier — both expand near-term revenue and strengthen its supply/contract base. BAE Systems awarded $145 million Pentagon contract for anti-drone systems BAE Systems agrees deal to acquire Swedish supplier
• Positive Sentiment: Insider purchases: CEO Charles Woodburn and director Brad Greve made small purchases at ~GBX 2,028 — a modest management signal of confidence that can be read positively by investors. Brad Greve Purchases 7 Shares of BAE Systems (LON:BA) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context: European markets and defence names broadly rose on BAE’s results, lifting sector sentiment — helpful for flows but not a company-specific guarantee of further share gains. Europe’s STOXX 600 Rises as Defence Stocks Gain on BAE Results; ECB in Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Policy timing risk flagged: BAE’s CEO urged ministers to publish a delayed defence investment plan — this underscores that long‑term demand is strong but that near-term clarity on procurement schedules depends on government action. Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan
• Negative Sentiment: Labour action: Striking workers picketed Warton and Samlesbury over pay disputes — a potential operational risk if industrial action escalates or disrupts production/timelines for key programmes. Striking BAE workers picket outside Warton and Samlesbury sites in dispute over pay

BAE Systems Company Profile

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems.