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LSE:BAES.L News 8 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
7 February 2026
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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

BAE Systems shares rose 2.3% to 2,088 pence Friday, nearing their 52-week high after the company disclosed new buybacks under its ongoing repurchase programme. The stock outpaced the UK defence sector as markets reacted to fresh Ukraine conflict headlines and a $62 million U.S. Navy contract.
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

BAE Systems shares fell 1.6% to 2,038 pence Wednesday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target to 2,140p, citing weak Maritime margins. BAE announced a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles and repurchased 99,750 shares at an average of 2,042.46 pence for cancellation.
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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Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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