BAE Systems confirms 2026 guidance on higher defence spending
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
BAE Systems confirms 2026 guidance on higher defence spending
13 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
The London-listed group said first-four-month operational and financial performance was strong and kept forecasts for 7%-9% sales growth and 9%-11% rises in EBIT and underlying EPS.
BAE highlighted opportunities in space, missile and air defence, drones and counter-drone technology, electronic warfare and other products as military budgets rise across its main markets.
It also declared a final 2025 dividend of 22.8 pence, up from 20.6 pence a year earlier, signalling confidence as governments increase defence spending.
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