BAE Systems stock reports GBP 15,772 million in half year sales

Published on 09/25/2026 at 15:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

On September 25, 2026, BAE Systems stock stood at GBp 1,991, 15.64 percent below its 52-week high. Half Year 2026 underlying EBIT reached GBP 1,701 million and backlog GBP 84.0 billion.

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BAE Systems stock (ISIN GB0002634946) was trading at GBp 1,991 on the London Stock Exchange on September 25, 2026, down 0.08 percent from the prior close. The price stood 15.64 percent below the 52-week high of GBp 2,360, giving investors a clear market reference while the latest operating figures point to continued expansion.

Half Year sales reach GBP 15,772 million

In its Half Year 2026 update, BAE Systems reported sales of GBP 15,772 million, underlying EBIT of GBP 1,701 million and earnings per share of 38.9 pence. The same update put the order backlog at GBP 84.0 billion, a figure that gives the revenue outlook substantial contractual support.

The combination of sales, profit and backlog matters because the stock is not being valued on a single contract announcement. Underlying EBIT of GBP 1,701 million and earnings per share of 38.9 pence show that the first-half performance extended beyond top-line growth.

Analyst target stays above GBp 2,000

MarketBeat reported on September 22, 2026, that analysts had an average price target of GBp 2,275 and an overall Hold rating. At GBp 1,991, the stock lies 12.48 percent below that average target, although the target is an analyst reference rather than a company forecast.

The same MarketBeat report also cited a U.S. Army armored-fleet contract and a September buyback of 514,101 shares. Those developments add operational and capital-return context, while execution across defense programs remains central to converting the GBP 84.0 billion backlog into future earnings.

Stock trades below its yearly high

BAE Systems stock was trading at GBp 1,991 on September 25, 2026, with a market capitalization of GBP 58,347,065,894 and volume of 1,076,139 shares. Its 52-week range was GBp 1,529 to GBp 2,360, so the current quote sits materially above the yearly low but below the upper end of the range.