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LSE:BAES.L News 8 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

BAE Systems share price slides as buyback update lands and investors eye Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price slides as buyback update lands and investors eye Feb 18 results

BAE Systems shares fell about 1.5% in early London trading Thursday, extending a two-day slide and closing near 1,847 pence. The company disclosed the purchase of 110,861 shares for cancellation as part of its buyback. Investors are watching a $195 million U.S. Marine Corps vehicle order and ongoing UK strike action ahead of full-year results due February 18.
5 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips 2.5% as buyback update lands and defence funding headlines bite

BAE Systems share price slips 2.5% as buyback update lands and defence funding headlines bite

BAE Systems shares fell 2.5% to 1,924 pence by 09:22 GMT after the company announced a fresh share buyback, repurchasing 108,575 shares at an average 1,970.97 pence each. The drop came as European defence stocks weakened and investors awaited BAE’s Feb. 18 results and policy signals on defence spending.
2 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price flat near £20 after buyback update as Feb results loom

BAE Systems share price flat near £20 after buyback update as Feb results loom

BAE Systems repurchased 107,347 shares on Tuesday at a VWAP of 1,993.5 pence as part of its ongoing £1.5 billion buyback program. Shares held steady at 2,012 pence by 0852 GMT Wednesday. Investors are awaiting BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and outlook. Trading volume Tuesday was 3.4 million shares, below the 50-day average.
28 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price ends week higher — what to watch before London reopens

BAE Systems share price ends week higher — what to watch before London reopens

BAE Systems shares rose 2.1% to 2,027 pence Friday after the company reported new buyback activity and corrected a shareholder disclosure. The firm acquired 105,143 shares for cancellation and clarified Silchester Investors no longer holds a notifiable stake. BAE also secured a $73.8 million U.S. contract for aircraft countermeasures. Full-year results are due February 18.
25 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price near 52-week high after buyback update as Ukraine headlines hang over Monday

BAE Systems share price near 52-week high after buyback update as Ukraine headlines hang over Monday

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares climbed 2.3% on Friday, closing at 2,088 pence. That puts them just shy of the 52-week high of 2,119 pence, marking the defence giant as a key player to watch when London markets open Monday. (Investing.com) This move counts because the stock has been benefiting from a wider rally in defence shares. It’s now hovering near recent peaks, so even minor news can shift the price. Consistent contract wins and shareholder payouts have drawn in buyers, even when the FTSE 100 stalls. BAE’s sharp rally leaves little
18 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:13 GMT — Premarket update. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares are under the spotlight ahead of Thursday’s London open after a broker downgrade hit a stock that has already surged this year. On Wednesday, the shares slipped 1.64%, closing at 2,038 pence. https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/bae-systems-slides-wednesday-underperforms-market-84f75b65-70572457ab3b Timing is crucial here. Defence stocks have become a crowded trade across Europe, and any pullback can quickly snowball as fund managers question what’s already baked into prices. That trend remains intact. Europe’s aerospace and defence index has gained roughly 55% over the last year. Meanwhile, defence budgets among EU countries rose to 343
15 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: Deutsche Bank downgrade puts shipbuilding margins back in focus

BAE Systems stock: Deutsche Bank downgrade puts shipbuilding margins back in focus

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:18 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares edged up slightly in early London trading Wednesday, finding some footing after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock, citing challenges in the Maritime division. By 0802 GMT, the stock was 0.34% higher at 2,079 pence, following a close of 2,072 pence. Over the past year, the shares have reached a peak of 2,119 pence. (shareprices.com) This broker call hits home as BAE has regained its momentum stock status, and its valuation reflects that. Now, even a slight slip in margins could inflict more harm than any major contract
14 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

London, January 13, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares fell 1.4% to 2,064 pence by mid-morning in London on Tuesday, easing after a sharp early-January rally. The stock trades at about 30 times estimated 2025 earnings, MarketScreener data showed. (MarketScreener) That leaves BAE just below Monday’s intraday peak of 2,119 pence, after it closed at 2,093 pence. Even with Tuesday’s dip, the shares are up about 18% since Jan. 2, when they ended at 1,754 pence, according to Investing.com price data. (Investing.com) Investors had little fresh company news to trade on. BAE is due to publish
13 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

London, 12 January 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session Shares of BAE Systems (BAES.L) climbed in early London trading on Monday, briefly hitting 2,098 pence—their 52-week peak. By 0810 GMT, the stock was trading around 2,095 pence, up roughly 2%. (Investing.com) The UK defence group remains on a strong streak heading into mid-January. Its shares have jumped about 20% since closing on Dec. 31, as investors favor contractors tied to government spending over those dependent on consumer demand. (Investing.com) Sweden gave the budget narrative a push this weekend, announcing a 15 billion Swedish crown ($1.6 billion) investment in air-defence systems.
12 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:40 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares climbed in early London trading on Thursday as European defence stocks hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a bigger U.S. military budget. BAE was up with peers including Chemring, Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall. Reuters BAE Systems (BAES.L) traded around 2,042 pence, up about 6% from Wednesday’s close of 1,926 pence, and near the top of the day’s 2,029-2,055 pence range, according to price data. Investing.com The sector move matters because defence spending expectations have become the market’s main input for the group’s
8 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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