LSE:BAES.L 8 January 2026 - 10 February 2026

Shares of BAE Systems slipped 0.7% to 1,930.0 pence by 0838 GMT on Tuesday, paring some of the gains logged in the prior session. Investors digested new U.S. defence contract headlines, while the stock itself has seen a strong run-up lately.

BAE Systems shares slipped slightly in early Friday trading following a fresh announcement of share buybacks. Investors also weighed a $248 million contract secured by its Data Link Solutions joint venture from the U.S. Navy. By 0830 GMT, the stock had dropped 0.1% to 1,971.5 pence, after sliding roughly 1.1% on Thursday.

BAE Systems 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

BAE Systems 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.