Elbit Systems Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $1.00 (NASDAQ:ESLT)

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 13th will be given a dividend of 1.00 per share by the aerospace company on Monday, October 26th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 13th.

Elbit Systems has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 1 consecutive years. Elbit Systems has a dividend payout ratio of 25.5% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect Elbit Systems to earn $18.17 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.32 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 18.3%.

Elbit Systems Trading Down 8.3%

ESLT traded down $69.96 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $776.08. The stock had a trading volume of 233,545 shares, compared to its average volume of 133,211. The stock has a market capitalization of $34.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 62.84, a P/E/G ratio of 3.65 and a beta of 0.17. Elbit Systems has a 52 week low of $432.85 and a 52 week high of $1,016.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.41. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $796.99 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $808.39.

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The aerospace company reported $4.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.69 by $0.45. Elbit Systems had a net margin of 7.14% and a return on equity of 16.15%. The company had revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.25 billion. On average, equities analysts predict that Elbit Systems will post 15.3 EPS for the current year.

More Elbit Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting Elbit Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Elbit Systems reported second-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $4.14, ahead of the $3.69 consensus estimate, while revenue reached approximately $2.29 billion versus expectations of $2.25 billion. GAAP net income was $173.6 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of $199.1 million. Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The defense contractor’s order backlog reached a record $32.0 billion, supporting revenue visibility and signaling continued demand for its defense technology. Elbit Systems beats analysts, backlog reaches new peak
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst targets remain above the current trading level, including targets of $880 from Jefferies and $950 from JPMorgan, with a reported median target of $915.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: 209 investors increased their holdings in the latest quarter, while 147 reduced positions. Notable additions included Phoenix Financial, Citadel Advisors and UBS, while Meitav Investment House exited its position.
• Neutral Sentiment: A congressional disclosure reported one purchase of up to $15,000 in ESLT shares over the past six months, too limited to materially affect the investment case.
• Negative Sentiment: Aerospace revenue fell 8%, attributed to an unfavorable project mix and weaker European training and simulation sales. This weakness overshadowed the headline earnings beat for some investors. Elbit Systems shares fall as aerospace sales drop, R&D spending climbs
• Negative Sentiment: The effective tax rate rose to 16.4% from 5.6% a year earlier, largely because of global minimum-tax rules, putting pressure on profit growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Elbit increased internally funded capital investment to approximately $300 million while continuing to raise R&D spending. The heavier investment outlook may weigh on near-term margins and cash flow, particularly after the stock’s strong run.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity showed seven open-market sales and no purchases during the past six months, including sales by the CEO and several executives. While not necessarily predictive, the pattern may reinforce cautious sentiment.

Elbit Systems Company Profile

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israel-based defense electronics company that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation customers. The company focuses on integrated, platform-level solutions that combine sensors, communications, command-and-control software and weapons integration to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), force protection and mission management.

Its product and service portfolio spans unmanned aircraft systems, electro-optic and signal intelligence systems, electronic warfare and communications equipment, avionics and mission systems for military and commercial aircraft, and land and naval systems.