Elbit Systems (ESLT.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Elbit Systems (ESLT.US) – stock price at 857.69 $, August 2026
Elbit Systems stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Elbit Systems Price Target 2026: Analysts See 1% Downside

The average price target for Elbit Systems is $846.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock appears overvalued, because the price target is lower than the current price. It is -1,32% above the target, and analysts expect the price to fall over the next 12 months. Even if the stock may be overvalued, price momentum can last longer than expected. That is why it is important to keep an eye on the stock and its momentum on an ongoing basis. WallStreetBuys helps you with the technical analysis and keeps you up to date on the development.

Is Elbit Systems overvalued or undervalued?

Elbit Systems is currently fairly valued with a gap of 1.3% relative to the price target.


The current price is $857.69, which places Elbit Systems in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $761.70, and overvalued when the price exceeds $930.96.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Elbit Systems, the fair value range lies between $761.70 and $930.96.


See the full price target analysis for Elbit Systems →

Analyst Ratings for Elbit Systems stock in 2026: Hold

3 analysts cover Elbit Systems. Analysts are mostly neutral — 100% recommend Hold. The average price target is $846.33, which is 1.3% below the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.00/5)
Hold
3 (100%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.00 out of 5 based on 3 analysts

About Elbit Systems – Forsvar

Elbit Systems er et stort israelsk forsvarsfirma, der udvikler og sælger en masse militærteknologi. De tjener penge på at levere systemer til både luftvåben, landstyrker og flåder globalt. Virksomheden er kendt for deres ubemandede luftsystemer, altså droner, og avancerede sensorer til præcisionsstyret ammunition. Elbit Systems leverer også omfattende C4ISR-løsninger – det er systemer til kommando, kontrol og efterretning. De driver forretning i hele verden, især i Nordamerika, Europa og Asien-Stillehavsområdet. Desuden har de en stor afdeling i USA, Elbit Systems of America. De har delt forretningen op i fem segmenter, som dækker alt fra cyber til landbaserede systemer. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Elbit Systems

$ 39,8B Market cap
$ 8,2B Revenue
Forsvar Industry
67.14 P/E
4.83 P/S
8.90 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Elbit Systems?

Growth stock

Elbit Systems is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 42.1% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Elbit Systems

💰 Value Score 19/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 70/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 70/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 53/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Elbit Systems that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 235% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Elbit Systems trades at a P/E ratio of 67.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 9.7 (86% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.8. The P/B ratio is 8.9. The PEG ratio is 8.79 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Elbit Systems has a profit margin of 7.1% (moderate) and an operating margin of 9.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 15.6% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 42.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.04 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 234.6% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 0.79% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Elbit Systems Dividend 2026: 0.5% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Elbit Systems in 2026

Dividend yield
0.48%
Dividend per share
1.00 USD
Payout ratio
32.5%
Healthy
Dividend growth (4 years)
+50.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.23 USD

When does Elbit Systems pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 23, 2026
Next dividend payment
July 6, 2026
Latest payment date
July 6, 2026

How much does Elbit Systems pay in dividends?

Elbit Systems pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.00 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.48%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 50.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 32.5%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Elbit Systems

We have registered dividend payments for Elbit Systems since 2021-04-09. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 29 times, most recently on 2026-06-23. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Elbit Systems 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Elbit Systems have made 14 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 134,650,526 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Yoram Shmuely, Yehuda Vered, Vered Yehuda and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 14 transactions: 0 purchases and 14 sales. A net 134,650,526 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Yoram Shmuely sold 7,654 shares at 887 $ each on 2026-04-09.

Who is selling: Yoram Shmuely, Yehuda Vered, Vered Yehuda, Shmuely Yoram, Sabag Oren Yaacov and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Elbit Systems (2026)

The table shows the last 14 reported insider transactions in Elbit Systems. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-04-09 Yoram Shmuely Sell 7,654 887 6,792,160
2026-04-09 Yehuda Vered Sell 5,953 887 5,282,692
2026-04-09 Vered Yehuda Sell 7,000 887 6,211,800
2026-04-09 Shmuely Yoram Sell 9,000 887 7,986,600
2026-04-09 Sabag Oren Yaacov Sell 10,000 887 8,874,000
2026-04-09 Ran Kril Sell 6,803 887 6,036,982
2026-04-09 Oren Yaacov Sabag Sell 8,504 887 7,546,450
2026-04-09 Machlis Bezhalel Sell 30,000 887 26,622,000
2026-04-09 Kril Ran Sell 8,000 887 7,099,200
2026-04-09 Jonathan Ariel Sell 7,654 887 6,792,160

Who is buying and selling Elbit Systems shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Yoram Shmuely, Yehuda Vered, Vered Yehuda, Shmuely Yoram, Sabag Oren Yaacov and others. In total, 134,650,526 $ was sold across 14 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

When Does Elbit Systems Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/11/2026

The next earnings report from Elbit Systems is scheduled for August 11, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Elbit Systems 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Elbit Systems (ESLT.US) – RSI 65, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Elbit Systems technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Elbit Systems Ltd

Elbit Systems Ltd is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $864.26 is 10.2% above the 20-day average ($784.27). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 8.1% above the 50-day average ($799.77). Long term, the stock is 20.2% above the 200-day average ($719.26), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (799.77) is above the 200-day average (719.26), which is a classic bullish signal for Elbit Systems Ltd.

Is Elbit Systems Ltd overbought or oversold?

Elbit Systems Ltd has an RSI of 64.8. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Elbit Systems Ltd

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (15.233), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (5.281) by 9.952, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (27.267), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (42.838) by 15.571, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a weekly basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Elbit Systems Ltd

Elbit Systems Ltd has an annual standard deviation of 45.0%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Elbit Systems Ltd

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (15.233). Weekly bullish (27.267).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 64.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elbit Systems stock in 2026

Should you buy Elbit Systems stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Elbit Systems is currently BUY. Elbit Systems trades at $857.69 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 15.233 with rising momentum (signal: 5.281); RSI is at 64.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $846.33 is 1.3% below the current price. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Elbit Systems stock?
The average analyst price target for Elbit Systems is $846.33. The current price is $857.69, which gives a downside of 1.3%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $761.70 and $930.96.
Is Elbit Systems a dividend stock?
Yes, Elbit Systems is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.48%. The latest dividend was $1.00 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/23/2026. The payout ratio is 32.5%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 7/6/2026.
When does Elbit Systems pay a dividend in 2026?
Elbit Systems pays its next dividend on 7/6/2026. The latest dividend was $1.00 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/23/2026. The dividend yield is 0.48%. The payout ratio of 32.5% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Elbit Systems stock?
Elbit Systems is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 45.0%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Elbit Systems overvalued?
Elbit Systems is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Elbit Systems has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 67.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.8, a P/B ratio of 8.9. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Elbit Systems overbought?
No, Elbit Systems is not overbought. RSI is at 64.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 64.8 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 9.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Elbit Systems earnings report?
Elbit Systems reports its next earnings on August 11, 2026. The stock currently trades at $857.69. With a P/E ratio of 67.1, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Elbit Systems shorted?
Elbit Systems has minimal short interest of 0.79% of the free float, which is insignificant and points to very limited bearish sentiment.
Are insiders buying Elbit Systems stock?
No, insiders are not buying Elbit Systems shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 14 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 14 sales, with a net 134,650,526 $ sold. Active sellers include Yoram Shmuely, Yehuda Vered, Vered Yehuda and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Elbit Systems a good stock?
Based on our total score, Elbit Systems is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 53 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 19/100, Quality: 70/100, Momentum: 70/100. In addition: a dividend of 0.48%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Elbit Systems is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Elbit Systems stock?
The outlook for Elbit Systems based on current data: the average analyst price target is $846.33 (-1.3%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/11/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 67.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Elbit Systems stock rising?
Elbit Systems is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 9.4% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Elbit Systems go?
The average analyst price target for Elbit Systems is $846.33, which is 1.3% below the current price of $857.69. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Elbit Systems fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Elbit Systems. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Elbit Systems do?
Elbit Systems er et stort israelsk forsvarsfirma, der udvikler og sælger en masse militærteknologi. De tjener penge på at levere systemer til både luftvåben, landstyrker og flåder globalt. Virksomheden er kendt for deres ubemandede luftsystemer, altså droner, og avancerede se... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Elbit Systems as an investment.
Did Elbit Systems raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Elbit Systems. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Elbit Systems making money or losing money?
Yes, Elbit Systems is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 7.1% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 9.4%. At a P/E ratio of 67.1, you currently pay 67.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Elbit Systems go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Elbit Systems is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.04 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 235% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Elbit Systems have a lot of debt?
Yes, Elbit Systems has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 235%. For the industri sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Elbit Systems service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 6.4x, and net debt equals 0.8 years of earnings (EBITDA).