ESLTIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $830 — +26.9% from the last close.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $880 → $790 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $950 → $885 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $950 → $880 |
| 24 June 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 27 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Sept 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 26 Aug 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2025 | B of A Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 27 Jan 2020 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 5 Oct 2017 | Standpoint Research | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 1 Aug 2016 | Standpoint Research | Initiates | Accumulate | — |
| 2 Jan 2014 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-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.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Elbit Systems Ltd. returned +30.9% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Elbit Systems Ltd. has a market value of $32.0B and an enterprise value of $31.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.5B. The latest quarter grew 15.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $636.6M, a 7.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $13.27.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $681.5M.
Elbit Systems Ltd. spent $144.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 54.3×; forward P/E: 38.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.55%, paying out 23% of earnings.
Elbit Systems Ltd. employs 21,000 people — $407K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| ESLTElbit Systems Ltd. | $32.0B | — |
| SPCXSpace Exploration Technologies Corp. | $1.9T | 1 |
| GEGE Aerospace | $348.1B | 90 |
| CATCaterpillar, Inc.* | $278.7B | 60 |
| RTXRTX Corp. | $263.5B | 94 |
| GEVGE Vernova, Inc.* | $223.0B | 66 |
| DEDeere & Co.* | $187.0B | 66 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few aerospace & defense companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Zacks Investment Research says Elbit Systems (ESLT) has two key ingredients that may support an earnings beat in its upcoming report and outlines key expectations.
Why it matters — The item highlights factors Zacks considers relevant to ESLT’s upcoming earnings report.
Zacks reports that analysts’ consensus price target implies about 27.6% upside potential for Elbit Systems. The item notes that this metric has limited empirical effectiveness, while rising earnings estimate revisions may indicate near-term upside.
Why it matters — ESLT watchers may consider the consensus target and earnings estimate revision trend, alongside the article’s caution about the target metric’s effectiveness.
Elbit Systems received an approximately $170 million contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to establish and operate an advanced training and simulation center for the IDF Artillery Corps.
Why it matters — The contract represents a sizable award for Elbit Systems involving defense training and simulation services.
Elbit Systems said it will publish its third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 17, 2026, and host a conference call that day at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss them.
Why it matters — ESLT watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company's results release and discussion.
Zacks Investment Research names KTOS, ESLT and RTX among drone technology stocks worth considering for investment.
Why it matters — The item specifically includes ESLT among the drone technology stocks highlighted.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $830, with estimates ranging from $518 to $960. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Elbit Systems Ltd., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +26.9% from the last close. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Elbit Systems Ltd. returned +30.9% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Elbit Systems Ltd. is a defense and homeland security company that develops and supplies advanced systems and products for military, security, and commercial applications.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Nov 2026): "Elbit Systems (ESLT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says Elbit Systems (ESLT) has two key ingredients that may support an earnings beat in its upcoming report and outlines key expectations.
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
