Bae Systems FY2026 EPS Forecast Reduced by Erste Group Bank

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY) – Analysts at Erste Group Bank lowered their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Bae Systems in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 12th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now expects that the aerospace company will earn $4.48 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $4.49. The consensus estimate for Bae Systems’ current full-year earnings is $4.56 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Bae Systems’ FY2027 earnings at $5.08 EPS.

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Bae Systems in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Bae Systems has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bae Systems Price Performance

BAESY opened at $101.71 on Wednesday. Bae Systems has a 1-year low of $84.50 and a 1-year 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. The business has a 50 day moving average of $115.52 and a 200-day moving average of $106.35.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BAESY. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in Bae Systems by 73.0% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 327 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the period. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Bae Systems in the fourth quarter worth $98,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted 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 worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the period. Riverbridge Partners LLC bought a new position in Bae Systems in the first quarter worth $221,000. Finally, Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Bae Systems in the fourth quarter worth $250,000. 0.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Bae Systems Company Profile

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.