Erste Group Bank Expects Higher Earnings for Bae Systems

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank increased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Bae Systems in a report issued on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now anticipates that the aerospace company will earn $4.48 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $4.37. Erste Group Bank currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Bae Systems’ current full-year earnings is $4.55 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Bae Systems’ FY2027 earnings at $5.11 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Bae Systems in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Kepler Capital Markets raised shares of Bae Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Bae Systems presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bae Systems Stock Performance

Bae Systems stock opened at $100.99 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. Bae Systems has a 12-month low of $84.50 and a 12-month high of $126.00. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $101.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $109.30.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bae Systems

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BAESY. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Bae Systems in the 4th quarter worth about $98,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in Bae Systems by 9.0% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,690 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Riverbridge Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bae Systems during the first quarter valued at about $221,000. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bae Systems during the fourth quarter valued at about $250,000. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bae Systems during the first quarter worth about $307,000. Institutional investors own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

About Bae Systems

BAE Systems plc is a global defense, security and aerospace company that designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of military and related products and services. Formed in 1999 through the combination of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, the company supplies platforms, systems and support across air, land, maritime and cyber domains. Its portfolio spans combat and support aircraft systems, naval shipbuilding and subsystems, armored and land combat solutions, electronic and sensor systems, munitions, and intelligence, surveillance and cybersecurity capabilities.

BAE Systems serves government and military customers worldwide, with particularly large footprints in the United Kingdom and the United States as well as operations and sales across Europe, the Middle East, Australia and other markets.