Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) AI Stock Analysis

Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies advanced systems across airborne, land, and naval domains for defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation applications. Its portfolio spans military aircraft and helicopter systems, commercial aviation systems, aerostructures, unmanned aircraft systems, and electro-optic and night vision solutions. Elbit Systems also provides naval and land vehicle systems, precision munitions, and command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. In addition, it develops electronic warfare, cyber intelligence, and autonomous technologies, serving as a prime contractor or subcontractor globally.

Elbit Systems grew annual revenue from $5.28B in FY2021 to $5.51B in FY2022, $5.97B in FY2023, $6.83B in FY2024, and $7.94B in FY2025, delivering a five-year revenue CAGR of 11.2%. Operating margin fluctuated from 7.7% in FY2021 down to 6.1% in FY2023 before rising to 8.7% in FY2025. Over the same period, net income reached $534.3M with diluted EPS of $12.71 in FY2025, up from $274.4M and $8.30 in FY2021. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2026, revenue stood at $8.55B with an operating margin of 9.6% and EPS of $13.29. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue increased 15.9% year-over-year while earnings grew 34.2%.

As of June 30, 2026, Elbit Systems held $962.9M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $852.2M, resulting in net cash of $110.7M. The current ratio stood at 1.39 and debt-to-equity was 0.19 on shareholders' equity of $4.41B and total assets of $13.86B. In FY2025, operating cash flow reached $842.6M and free cash flow was $598.4M. Capital expenditures totaled $244.2M, while dividends paid were $120.9M.

At a share price of $755.43, Elbit Systems trades at a trailing P/E of 56.8x compared to 24.8x for the median of its US-listed Industrials peers. Its forward P/E is 9.7x versus the peer median of 17.2x, while enterprise value to EBITDA sits at 37.9x against the peer benchmark of 13.9x. The stock carries a price-to-sales ratio of 4.1x versus the peer median of 1.5x. Over the past year, the shares gained 54.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 return of 16.8%, and gained 432.6% over five years compared to 83.0% for the index.

Elbit Systems has paid dividends for 30 consecutive years, distributing payments on a quarterly schedule. The annualized forward dividend is $4.00 per share, representing a dividend yield of 0.53% and a payout ratio of 25.4%. The five-year annualized dividend growth rate is 10.1%, with the last ex-dividend date occurring on October 13, 2026.

Wall Street coverage consists of 1 Strong Buy and 5 Hold ratings. The mean price target is $802.17, representing a 6.2% premium over the last close of $755.43. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, analysts estimate revenue of $9.13B and EPS of $16.38, reflecting 28.5% EPS growth. The company beat EPS consensus in all 4 of the last 4 quarters. The next earnings date is November 17, 2026.

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