BAE Systems stock: Cash outlook lifted as orders reach GBP33bn
Published on 11/13/2026 at 17:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSCash Outlook And Order Momentum
- BAE Systems kept its sales, EBIT and EPS outlook unchanged after the cash-flow upgrade.
- Electronic Systems, Air and Platforms & Services offset weaker growth and margins in Maritime.
- Preliminary full-year results are scheduled for February 19, 2027.
BAE Systems raised its 2026 free-cash-flow outlook to around 3 billion GBP in a market update published on November 12, while keeping its sales, underlying EBIT and underlying EPS targets unchanged. The company said it had secured 33 billion GBP of orders so far this year. The update was published by BAE Systems.
Cash Flow And Guidance
The revised cash outlook compares with a previous forecast of more than 2 billion GBP. BAE Systems said the new figure includes some customer advances received so far but excludes any material advances that may arrive during the rest of the year. That makes the timing of customer payments an important factor alongside operating performance.
Full-year sales are still expected to grow by 8% to 10% from 2025 revenue of 30.7 billion GBP. Underlying EBIT is forecast to increase by 10% to 12% from 3.3 billion GBP, while underlying EPS is expected to grow by 11% to 13% from 75.2 pence.
Orders Across Defense Programs
Second-half awards included around 1.6 billion GBP related to the Global Combat Air Programme, approximately 1.5 billion GBP from MBDA orders and 4.3 billion GBP of further funding for the Dreadnought nuclear-submarine programme. BAE Systems also cited an Australian high-frequency surveillance contract worth about 1.3 billion AUD and around 1.0 billion USD of incremental US munitions funding.
Electronic Systems, Air and Platforms & Services continued to trade strongly and more than offset subdued growth and margins in Maritime. The company linked the pressure in Maritime to the first-in-class stage of the Type 26 frigate programme. Preliminary full-year results are due on February 19, 2027.
BAE Systems stock last traded at 22.53 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:09 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.
BAE Systems plc
- ISIN: GB0002634946
- Quote: 22.53 euros on Lang & Schwarz, November 13, 2026 at 17:09 CET
- Market update: November 12, 2026
- Next results: Preliminary full-year 2026 results on February 19, 2027
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