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ESLT Stock Forecast: Elbit Systems Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$701
−1.13% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $863 — +23.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$33.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
82 / 100
Median analyst target
$863
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$2.2B+15.5% y/y
Operating income$205.1M
Net income$160.9M
Free cash flow$209.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.4%
1M
−15.5%
YTD
+21.6%
1Y
+47.1%
From 52W high
−30.7%
From 52W low
+54.7%
$453
$1,012
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ESLT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Elbit Systems Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
82 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
87
Quality
80
Issuance
78
Momentum
77
Revisions
73
Value
73
Growth
62
Accruals
48
Size
7

Volatility (87): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (48): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

ESLT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ESLT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$400$500$600$700$800$900$1,000Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ESLTHigh $960Median $863Low $518

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
1 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $518Median $863High $960

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$950 → $885
24 June 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$950 → $880
24 June 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
27 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
13 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
19 Dec 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
11 Dec 2025Morgan StanleyInitiatesEqual-Weight—
30 Sept 2025JP MorganInitiatesNeutral—
26 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
24 July 2025B of A SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
18 Nov 2020JefferiesDowngradeHold—
27 Jan 2020JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
5 Oct 2017Standpoint ResearchDowngradeHold—
1 Aug 2016Standpoint ResearchInitiatesAccumulate—
2 Jan 2014CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
15 Aug 2012BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ESLT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ESLT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, Elbit Systems Ltd. returned +47.1% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ESLT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ESLTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ESLT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.4%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
52.8×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.9×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / book
7.5×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
33.6×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
15.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
38.1%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Gross margin
25.2%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.6%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
7.4%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.2%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.6%

Higher than 11% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. has a market value of $33.2B and an enterprise value of $33.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $8.2B. The latest quarter grew 15.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $589.1M, a 7.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.35.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $601.8M, after $272.9M of capital spending.

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. spent $124.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 46.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 52.8×; forward P/E: 38.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.57%, paying out 26% of earnings.

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. employs 21,000 people — $392K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 3 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ESLT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ESLTElbit Systems Ltd.$33.2B
82
RKLBRocket Lab Corp.$37.7B
35
HEIHEICO Corp.$38.8B
70
AXONAxon Enterprise, Inc.$41.2B
37
HONAHoneywell Aerospace, Inc.$48.3B
0
LHXL3Harris Technologies, Inc.$48.8B
81
ARXSArxis, Inc.$22.0B
3

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News

Latest ESLT news & analysis

3 Drone Tech Stocks Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Elbit Systems (ESLT), along with Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Unusual Machines (UMAC), as drone technology stocks well-positioned for long-term growth and worth considering for investment.

Why it matters — This item brings positive attention to ESLT within the drone technology sector, potentially raising its visibility among investors focused on long-term growth opportunities.

Elbit Systems Signed Contracts with an International Customer Valued at Approximately $270 Million for Advanced ISR & Targeting Payloads

PRNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Elbit Systems announced it has signed contracts with an international customer valued at approximately $270 million for advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting payloads. The announcement was made on September 1, 2026.

Why it matters — The new approximately $270 million contract represents a significant addition to Elbit Systems' order backlog, expanding its international ISR and targeting business.

Kratos Defense vs. Elbit Systems: Which One Is the Better Defense Bet?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Kratos Defense (KTOS) and Elbit Systems (ESLT), noting that both companies are expanding in advanced defense technologies amid rising demand for unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and related capabilities.

Why it matters — The piece highlights Elbit Systems' ongoing expansion in high-demand defense technology areas, which is relevant to investors tracking the company's positioning in the sector.

Elbit Systems: Strong Q2 Results, Excellent Business, But Limited Upside

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026positive

Elbit Systems reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 15.9% YoY, a backlog reaching ~$32 billion (up 34% YoY), and more than doubled free cash flow, while maintaining a net cash position.

Why it matters — The robust revenue growth, expanding backlog, and improved cash flow signal strong operational execution and sustained demand for Elbit's diversified defense offerings.

Elbit Systems: Record Backlog Makes The Pullback A Buy

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reaffirms a Buy rating on Elbit Systems following a 17% stock drop, citing strong Q2 growth with revenue up 15.9% year-over-year, margin expansion, more than doubled free cash flow, and a record $32B backlog driven by international demand, particularly from Europe. Despite this, capacity constraints, delivery schedules, and operational risks remain material.

Why it matters — A record backlog and strong Q2 results signal sustained demand for Elbit Systems, making this an important update for investors tracking the company's growth outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ESLT stock

What is the ESLT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $863, with estimates ranging from $518 to $960. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ESLT stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Elbit Systems Ltd. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ESLT?

As at 2 Sept 2026, Elbit Systems Ltd. ranks 82 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (87 of 100).

Will ESLT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +23.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Elbit Systems Ltd. 82 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ESLT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Elbit Systems Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ESLT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $518 to $960 over the next 12 months.

How has ESLT stock performed over the past year?

Elbit Systems Ltd. returned +47.1% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Elbit Systems Ltd. do?

Elbit Systems Ltd. is a defense and homeland security company that develops and supplies advanced systems and products for military, security, and commercial applications.

What is the latest news on ESLT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "3 Drone Tech Stocks Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Elbit Systems (ESLT), along with Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Unusual Machines (UMAC), as drone technology stocks well-positioned for long-term growth and worth considering for investment.

Company

About Elbit Systems Ltd.

Elbit Systems Ltd. is a defense and homeland security company that develops and supplies advanced systems and products for military, security, and commercial applications. Its portfolio spans airborne platforms, unmanned aerial solutions, command, control, communications, and intelligence systems, as well as cyber, electronic warfare, radar, electro-optic, and sonar technologies. The company also provides land-based combat systems, turrets, weapons, ammunition, active protection systems, training and simulator solutions, and support services. Through its Elbit Systems of America segment, it serves customers in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. Elbit Systems Ltd. plays a broad role in integrated mission systems across air, land, sea, cyber, and intelligence domains, working with governments and companies in multiple regions worldwide.

CEO Mr. Bezhalel Machlis · 21,000 employees · Israel · https://www.elbitsystems.com