BAE Systems upgrades full-year guidance as H1 profit rises
30th Jul 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems upgraded its full-year guidance on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-half profit as governments ramped up defence investments.
Read moreUK government unveils £15bn hike in defence spending
30th Jun 2026 12:54
(Sharecast News) - The British government is to ramp up investment in drones and strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent as part of a £15bn hike in defence spending, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Read moreBAE Systems receives $535m contract with US Army
16th Jun 2026 15:22
(Sharecast News) - Defence, aerospace and security solutions giant BAE Systems has announced a new contract worth $535m to produce howitzers and tanks for the US Army.
Read moreBAE sees earnings growth as wars boost arms spending
7th May 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - UK weapons maker BAE Systems reiterated annual guidance of 9% - 11% earnings growth as regional wars continued to boost its order book.
Read moreBAE Systems well-placed as tensions flare in Middle East - Morgan Stanley
2nd Mar 2026 13:47
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems is well-positioned to benefit from higher US spending, according to Morgan Stanley in a note on Europe's aerospace and defence sector.
Read moreBAE sales hit new record amid new arms race
18th Feb 2026 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Weapons maker BAE Systems on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected rise in annual profits after sales soared to a new record as it cashed in on higher government defence spending amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish volatile week in the red
23rd Jan 2026 16:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Friday as investors paused after a busy and volatile week, with gains capped as attention turned to a fresh surge in gold prices that pushed the yellow metal close to the $5,000-an-ounce mark.
Read moreBAE, Leonardo to help upgrade Typhoon radar as UK spends £453m
22nd Jan 2026 11:17
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems and Italy's Leonardo are to upgrade radar systems on Typhoon fighter jets to counter growing aerial threats from Russia under a £453m investment by the UK government.
Read moreBroker tips: BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Pearson, JD Sports
13th Jan 2026 14:02
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank downgraded BAE Systems to 'hold' from 'buy' on Tuesday and cut its price target to 2,140p from 2,220p, pointing to limited upside to current levels, as it took a look at European aerospace and defence stocks.
Read moreDeutsche Bank downgrades BAE Systems to 'hold'
13th Jan 2026 12:40
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank downgraded BAE Systems to 'hold' from 'buy' on Tuesday and cut its price target to 2,140p from 2,220p, pointing to limited upside to current levels, as it took a look at European aerospace and defence stocks.
Read moreDefence stocks jump as Trump plans spending boost, targets exec pay, dividends
8th Jan 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Defence stocks were on the rise on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said he wanted to ramp up military spending by 50% to $1.5tn by 2027 and took aim at the salary levels of industry bosses.
Read moreBAE Systems cuts stake in Air Astana
17th Dec 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems said on Wednesday that it has cut its stake in Kazakh airline Air Astana.
Read moreBAE holds guidance on strong order book
12th Nov 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - UK weapons maker BAE cautioned that delays to contract funding and payment timings could occur if the US government shutdown persisted but remained confident of growth as countries ramped up defence spending.
Read moreBAE Systems to recognise around £4.6bn from UK govt deal with Turkey
27th Oct 2025 17:13
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems said on Monday that it expects to recognise around £4.6bn from a UK government agreement with Turkey for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package.
Read moreDeutsche Bank lifts BAE Systems price target
15th Sep 2025 09:42
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on BAE Systems on Monday to 2,220p from 2,170p and retained its 'buy' rating, mainly due to a re-rating of the US defence sector.
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