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LSE:BA.L 25 November 2025 - 20 February 2026

BAE Systems share price dips after fresh high as rally cools on profit-taking

BAE Systems share price dips after fresh high as rally cools on profit-taking

BAE Systems shares fell 0.7% to 2,147 pence in early London trading after reaching a 52-week high, valuing the company at about £62.6 billion. The drop followed a 12% rise in full-year operating profit to £3.32 billion and a record order backlog. BAE forecast 7–9% higher sales and 9–11% higher operating profit in 2026. The company repurchased 30 million shares in 2025 for £502 million.
20 February 2026
BAE Systems share price jumps 6% after profit rise, record backlog and dividend lift

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% after profit rise, record backlog and dividend lift

BAE Systems shares jumped 6.2% in early London trading after reporting a 12% rise in underlying operating profit and a record £83.6 billion order backlog. 2025 sales climbed 10% to £30.7 billion, but free cash flow dropped to £2.16 billion. The company raised its dividend 10% and repurchased 30 million shares. Investors await a 09:30 GMT presentation for more detail on cash and margins.
18 February 2026
UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

The FTSE 100 rose yesterday as gains in BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce offset losses in British American Tobacco. Investors are positioning for possible rate cuts in 2026, with UK inflation down to 3.6% in October. The Bank of England expects the upcoming budget to further reduce inflation and says banks remain resilient. FTSE 100 companies are set to repurchase about £56.6bn in stock this year.
UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,534.91, down 0.05% on Monday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.23%, ending an eight-day losing streak. Defence stocks fell on signs of Ukraine peace talks, but banks and gold miners rallied on U.S. rate-cut hopes. Investors remained cautious ahead of Wednesday’s UK Budget.
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