BAE Systems PLC (BAESY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BAE Systems PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

BAE Systems PLC (BAESY) has returned 25.43% so far this year and 44.31% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BAESY has achieved an annualized return of 19.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, BAESY's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +30.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -41.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, BAESY closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 3, 2025 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 2008 at -50.4%.

BAE Systems PLC has an annualized alpha of 9.70%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.33%) than losses (65.52%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.67 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BAESY ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BAE Systems PLC (BAESY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

BAE Systems PLC provided a 1.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.77 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BAE Systems PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BAE Systems PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the BAE Systems PLC was 59.20%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1565 trading sessions.

The current BAE Systems PLC drawdown is 6.33%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BAE Systems PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how BAE Systems PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.