Erste Group Bank Boosts Earnings Estimates for Bae Systems

Bae Systems PLC (OTCMKTS:BAESY) – Equities researchers at Erste Group Bank upped their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Bae Systems in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $4.48 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $4.37. Erste Group Bank 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.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Kepler Capital Markets raised Bae Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Bae Systems in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bae Systems Price Performance

BAESY opened at $100.82 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $101.78 and a 200-day moving average price of $109.35. Bae Systems has a 12-month low of $84.50 and a 12-month high of $126.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bae Systems

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Bae Systems during the 4th quarter worth approximately $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 valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Riverbridge Partners LLC bought a new stake in Bae Systems in the first quarter valued at approximately $221,000. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Bae Systems during the first quarter valued at approximately $307,000. Finally, Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Bae Systems in the fourth quarter worth approximately $250,000. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other 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.