Bae Systems FY2026 EPS Estimate Lowered by Erste Group Bank

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY) – Research analysts at Erste Group Bank decreased their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Bae Systems in a research report issued on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings of $4.37 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $4.42. 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 $4.96 EPS.

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

Bae Systems Price Performance

Shares of Bae Systems stock opened at $96.05 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $105.00 and a 200 day moving average of $108.37. Bae Systems has a 12 month low of $84.50 and a 12 month high of $126.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BAESY. Arrow Capital Pty Ltd bought a new stake in Bae Systems during the third quarter worth approximately $5,531,000. Sterling Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bae Systems in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $1,146,000. Collaborative Fund Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bae Systems in the 1st quarter worth approximately $897,000. Altrius Capital Management Inc increased its position in shares of Bae Systems by 5.5% during the 4th quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc now owns 93,878 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $8,719,000 after purchasing an additional 4,911 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ramirez Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Bae Systems by 6.8% during the 4th quarter. Ramirez Asset Management Inc. now owns 70,620 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $6,512,000 after buying an additional 4,527 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other 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.