Citi keeps faith in BAE and Babcock even under lower defence spending
British defence stocks BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) and Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) would still merit a 'buy' rating even if European defence spending falls short of the level the market is banking on, according to Citi.
Defence stocks jump as Citi backs Healey chancellor boost
Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB), the FTSE 100 engineering and defence group, led the blue-chip risers with a 6% gain after Citi said the appointment of John Healey as chancellor should prove good news for UK defence shares. BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.
Babcock International is set to beat expectations says broker
Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) is set up to beat expectations, that's according to RBC, which lifted its price target to 1,280p after meeting management and reviewing what it calls a “needle-moving” combination of solid H1 results, a strong order pipeline and flexible capital allocation options. Analysts at the Canadian bank, in a note, repeated an 'Outperform' rating and nudged earnings estimates around 2% higher, leaving forecasts slightly ahead of consensus.
Babcock, BAE and other defence shares slide on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Shares in defence stocks such as Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) and BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) led the FTSE fallers on Monday, as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages under the new ceasefire agreement, lowering tensions in the Middle East.
Babcock International update sparks retreats from fresh all-time high
Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) shares fell from the all-time high reached earlier in the week after the defence contractor said trading in the first five months of its financial year had been "encouraging", with organic revenue growth and underlying operating margin progress in line with board expectations. The FTSE 100-listed group kept its full-year outlook unchanged, having upgraded its medium-term guidance in June.
Babcock International hums to 8yr high as analysts warm to Cavendish Nuclear arm
Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) shares were lifted almost 3% to 884.8p, the highest since summer 2017, as a host of banks and brokers warmed to its Cavendish Nuclear business. JPMorgan analyst David Perry raised his share price target to £11 from £10 as he said the next five years "look very exciting.
British engineers Melrose Babcock hit by trade and recession fears
Melrose Industries PLC (LSE:MRO, OTC:MLSPF) and Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) shares both dropped 8% in early Monday trading, as fears of a global recession triggered by President Trump's sweeping tariffs sent shockwaves through industrial stocks. The two engineering groups, which export a significant share of their output, are particularly exposed to disruptions in global trade and investment.
BAE Systems and Babcock dive as defence stocks caught up in worst selling
Shares in BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) and Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) fell 4.5% and 7.2% in Monday morning trading as stock markets continued to react to US tariffs imposted by Donald Trump, reactions from other countries and what the economic fallout could be.
BAE and Babcok 'set to gain more' from UK nuke deterrent than Rolls-Royce
BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) and Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) are expected to benefit from a sharp rise in UK defence spending, according to Panmure Liberum.
BAE Systems, Babcock picked out by analysts in Europe rearmament scramble
JPMorgan analysts have highlighted further upside at the likes of BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) and Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB) as Europe plays catch up in its efforts to rearm.
