BAE Systems (LON:BA) Downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group to Hold

Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of BAE Systems (LON:BA) to a hold rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has GBX 2,120 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of GBX 2,060.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on BA. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a GBX 1,850 target price on shares of BAE Systems in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of BAE Systems in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 2,021.40.

BAE Systems Stock Performance

BA opened at GBX 1,974 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 94.02. The business’s 50 day moving average is GBX 1,816.58 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 1,844.28. The stock has a market cap of £61.11 billion, a PE ratio of 33.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.33. BAE Systems has a twelve month low of GBX 1,012.50 and a twelve month high of GBX 1,415.25.

Insider Activity at BAE Systems

In other news, insider Ewan Kirk acquired 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 1,678 per share, for a total transaction of £167,800. Corporate insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

More BAE Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting BAE Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts/investors arguing BAE is undervalued could support buyers who view recent weakness as a buying opportunity; this bullish take may limit downside and attract longer-term investors. Here’s why the market may still be seriously undervaluing BAE Systems’ share price
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded BAE to a “hold” but raised its price target to GBX 2,120 (from GBX 2,060) — mixed signals: a less bullish stance from a broker, but a slightly higher valuation target that may cap downside. Digital Look broker notes
• Negative Sentiment: Large-scale strike action has begun: BAE staff have started a planned three-week strike, which raises near-term operational risk, potential delivery delays and higher costs if disruptions widen. BAE staff begin new three-week strike action
• Negative Sentiment: Hundreds of workers at key Lancashire sites (Warton and Samlesbury) have launched fresh strikes after pay talks failed — concentrated site disruption could affect key programmes and supplier/partner schedules. BAE workers strike at Warton and Samlesbury over pay
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing coverage highlights growing worker anger and escalating industrial action across sites — sustained strikes can weigh on near-term cash flow and investor sentiment until resolved. Pay Dispute Sparks Strikes at BAE Systems

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems.