BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) Stock: Fresh US Navy Wins, Buyback Support, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)
BAE Systems shares closed at 1,700.50p on Friday, up 0.56% for the week. The company announced a five-year US Navy contract worth up to $1.7 billion for APKWS laser-guidance kits and a $123 million deal to modernize the USS Forrest Sherman. Market cap stood near £49.6bn, with a trailing P/E in the mid-20s and a dividend yield around 2%.