BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 1,468 ($18.46).

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,510 ($18.99) price target on shares of BAE Systems in a report on Thursday, February 20th. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a GBX 1,440 ($18.11) target price on shares of BAE Systems in a research note on Wednesday, February 19th.

BAE Systems Trading Up 1.1 %

BAE Systems stock opened at GBX 1,406.50 ($17.69) on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02. BAE Systems has a 52 week low of GBX 1,012.50 ($12.73) and a 52 week high of GBX 1,415.25 ($17.80). The company has a market capitalization of £43.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.33. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 1,219.17 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 1,266.35.

BAE Systems (LON:BA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 19th. The company reported GBX 68.50 ($0.86) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. BAE Systems had a return on equity of 16.87% and a net margin of 7.49%. Sell-side analysts anticipate that BAE Systems will post 73.537927 EPS for the current year.

BAE Systems Company Profile

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems.