Bae Systems FY2026 EPS Forecast Lifted by Erste Group Bank

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2026 earnings estimates for Bae Systems in a report issued on Thursday, August 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now anticipates that the aerospace company will post earnings of $4.56 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $4.52. Erste Group Bank has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Bae Systems’ current full-year earnings is $4.59 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Bae Systems’ FY2027 earnings at $5.19 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on BAESY. Kepler Capital Markets raised Bae Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Bae Systems in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on Bae Systems in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. They set a “sector perform” rating for the company. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Bae Systems in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

Bae Systems Stock Performance

BAESY stock opened at $108.70 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.87. The company’s 50-day moving average is $108.77 and its 200-day moving average is $110.87. Bae Systems has a 1 year low of $84.50 and a 1 year high of $126.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bae Systems

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in BAESY. Altrius Capital Management Inc raised its holdings in shares of Bae Systems by 5.5% in the 4th quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc now owns 93,878 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $8,719,000 after acquiring an additional 4,911 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Bae Systems during the 1st quarter valued at about $1,146,000. Collaborative Fund Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Bae Systems during the 1st quarter worth approximately $897,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Bae Systems by 135.7% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 3,983 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $464,000 after purchasing an additional 2,293 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Bae Systems in the first quarter worth approximately $307,000. 0.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.