Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) Stock Price & Analysis
Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) closed at USD 743.22 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 742.72; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 738.47–750.49 on volume of 48,066 shares. Market capitalization is $34.83B, with a 52-week range of USD 453–1,016.06 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
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Key facts (ESLT)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 7 Form 4 filings, $61.9M; 7 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($61.9M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.83 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 802.17 (range 518–960).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +53.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +430.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-24, EPS estimate USD 3.94, revenue estimate $2.26B.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ESLT)
0 of 7 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Shmuely Yoram | Executive Vice President | 7,654 | $6.8M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Vered Yehuda | Executive Vice President | 5,953 | $5.3M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Sabag Oren Yaacov | Executive Vice President | 8,504 | $7.5M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Ariel Jonathan | Executive Vice President | 7,654 | $6.8M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Machlis Bezhalel | President and CEO | 25,514 | $22.6M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Kril Ran | Executive Vice President | 6,803 | $6.0M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Delmar Haim Daniel | Executive Vice President | 7,654 | $6.8M | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (ESLT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.83 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 802.17 (low 518, high 960).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Hold | $880 → $790 |
| 2026-08-19 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $950 → $885 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ESLT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +53.0% | +430.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +53.3% | +39.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.2% | 34.3% |
| Max drawdown | -35.4% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -32.5% (Aug 2022→Dec 2022) |
ESLT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor | RTX (Raytheon) (RTX) | “Our main competitors include divisions and subsidiaries of Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, L3Harris, Thales, Airbus, Leonardo, Saab, Textron, Teledyne Technologies, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, AeroVironment, Rohde & Schwarz, Rheinmetall, Kongsberg, Safran, Hensoldt, CMC, CAE, Aselsan, Bharat Electronics, Cubic, Cognyte, Baykar, Turkish Aircraft Industries, Hanwha, LIG Next1 and Poongsan.” |
| Competitor | Airbus | “Our main competitors include divisions and subsidiaries of Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, L3Harris, Thales, Airbus, Leonardo, Saab, Textron, Teledyne Technologies, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, AeroVironment, Rohde & Schwarz, Rheinmetall, Kongsberg, Safran, Hensoldt, CMC, CAE, Aselsan, Bharat Electronics, Cubic, Cognyte, Baykar, Turkish Aircraft Industries, Hanwha, LIG Next1 and Poongsan.” |
| Competitor | Boeing (BA) | “Our main competitors include divisions and subsidiaries of Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, L3Harris, Thales, Airbus, Leonardo, Saab, Textron, Teledyne Technologies, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, AeroVironment, Rohde & Schwarz, Rheinmetall, Kongsberg, Safran, Hensoldt, CMC, CAE, Aselsan, Bharat Electronics, Cubic, Cognyte, Baykar, Turkish Aircraft Industries, Hanwha, LIG Next1 and Poongsan.” |
| Competitor | Lockheed Martin (LMT) | “Our main competitors include divisions and subsidiaries of Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, L3Harris, Thales, Airbus, Leonardo, Saab, Textron, Teledyne Technologies, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, AeroVironment, Rohde & Schwarz, Rheinmetall, Kongsberg, Safran, Hensoldt, CMC, CAE, Aselsan, Bharat Electronics, Cubic, Cognyte, Baykar, Turkish Aircraft Industries, Hanwha, LIG Next1 and Poongsan.” |
| Competitor | Palantir (PLTR) | “We compete with companies that are active in the deep-tech / defense-tech field, such as Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, Shield AI, Helsing, Kela AI Systems and Ondas.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 17, 2026.
Companies that name ESLT in their SEC reports
| Relationship to ESLT | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | T3 Defense Inc. (DFNS) | 10-K Apr 9, 2026 | “Zorronet operates as a subcontractor to Elbit Systems Ltd. for certain” |
| supplier | IM Cannabis Corp. (IMCC) | 20-F Mar 30, 2026 | “Development Manager at Elbit Systems Ltd., managing defense electronics sales to government and enterprise clients.” |
| supplier | Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (FRSX) | 20-F Mar 25, 2026 | “commercially deployed to a defense industry customer through Elbit in April 2024 for use in fully autonomous vehicles and is currently” |
| partner | Odysight.ai Inc. (ODYS) | 10-K Mar 19, 2026 | “strong partnerships and collaborations with prominent clients such as Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, SIPAL S.P.A., Israel” |
| partner | KBR, INC. (KBR) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “The Affinity joint venture, with Elbit Systems Ltd., procures, operates and maintains aircraft and aircraft-related assets over an 18-year contract period, in support of the U.K.” |
ESLT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.94 | $3.83 | +2.9% | $2.26B | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $4.40 | $4.41 | -0.3% | $2.37B | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $16.38 | $15.59 | +5.1% | $9.13B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $18.61 | $18.06 | +3.0% | $10.25B | 4 |
ESLT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±12.9% (±$95.55) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 24, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 44.2% | ±9.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 40.8% | ±12.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 38.6% | ±19.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 38.3% | ±24.6% |
30-day implied volatility 42.8% vs 33.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3.83. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 743.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 742.72 |
| Open | USD 746.34 |
| Day Range | USD 738.47 – 750.49 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 453 – 1,016.06 |
| Volume | 48,066 shares |
| Market Cap | $34.83B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (ESLT)
Nexqual's technical model rates ESLT "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.16 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 723.21) |
| MACD | 5.08 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ESLT)
Wall Street analysts rate ESLT "Hold" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 802.17 (range USD 518–960), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 802.17 |
| High Target | USD 960 |
| Low Target | USD 518 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (ESLT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-24 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.94 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.26B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.14 vs est 3.68 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.87 vs est 3.33 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.56 vs est 3.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.35 vs est 2.73 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ESLT)
| Total Revenue | $8.55B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.90% |
| Gross Margin | +25.03% |
| Operating Margin | +9.57% |
| Profit Margin | +7.44% |
| ROE | +15.24% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.19 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Cash | $962.93M |
| Total Debt | $852.24M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ESLT)
Nexqual rates Elbit Systems Ltd.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +16% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 25%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $963M cash vs $852M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $992M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 15%, ROA 3.9% |
Ownership (ESLT)
| Insider Ownership | +41.22% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +27.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.87M |
| Float | 27.48M |
| Short % of Float | +0.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Leadership (ESLT)
Elbit Systems Ltd. is led by Bezhalel Machlis, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| President & CEO | Bezhalel Machlis |
|---|---|
| Executive Vice President of Strategy & Special Projects | Yehuda Vered |
| Executive VP & CFO | Yaacov Kagan |
| Executive VP & COO | Yuval Ramon |
| Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer | Yehoshua Yehuda |
Major Backers & Investors (ESLT)
Notable institutional backers of Elbit Systems Ltd. include Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd, Van Eck Associates Corporation, Y.D. More Investments Ltd, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd | 3.45% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.17% |
| Y.D. More Investments Ltd | 1.03% |
| Altshuler Shaham Ltd | 1.03% |
| Invesco | 0.9% |
| Phoenix Financial Ltd. | 0.83% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 0.68% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.14% |
| BlackRock | 0.66% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
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