BAESY (BAE Systems) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,386 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


BAESY BAE Systems PLC BAESY
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Price $94.92
GF Value $88.08
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What is BAE Systems Cash Flow for Dividends?

BAE Systems BAESY -0.71% 86 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,386 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates BAESY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-542 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1,386 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

BAE Systems's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2024 ($-474 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-844 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 ($-844 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-542 Mil).

BAE Systems's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-1,085 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,185 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-1,185 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,375 Mil).

BAE Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

BAE Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BAE Systems's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BAE Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

BAE Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,033.25 -976.86 -1,084.81 -1,184.58 -1,374.83

BAE Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -441.77 -715.01 -474.08 -843.96 -542.17
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BAE Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,386 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,386 Mil mean?
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,386 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for BAE Systems and its competitors.
Is BAE Systems' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
BAE Systems' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,386 Mil. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to GE and RTX?
BAE Systems' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,386 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,386 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.08, compared to a current price of $94.92 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,386 Mil. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESY), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,386 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BAE Systems (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.92 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.08. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAESY:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,386 Mil
  • GF Value™: $88.08 vs. price of $94.92 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BAE Systems Business Description

Address 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5AD
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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