Elbit Systems Ltd
Elbit Systems Ltd is an Israeli defense contractor that designs, develops, and manufactures electronic systems, weapons, and military vehicles for government and commercial customers.
Business. Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA) is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Israel. The firm operates within the Industrials sector, specifically focusing on the Aerospace & Defense industry. It is primarily listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.
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3 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is reflected in the absence of any active watcher signals or notable cross-source events. The data shows a quiet period for the company, with no new developments triggering alerts or requiring immediate re-evaluation of its investment thesis. The company’s structural footprint remains unchanged, characterized by a single officer, one analyst following the stock, and no index memberships. Additionally, the shareholder base is concentrated among five top holders, suggesting a stable ownership structure that has not seen recent disruption or significant turnover. In terms of market activity, cross-source signals indicate minimal dispatch volume, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 6, 2026, amidst otherwise zero activity from late June through mid-July 2026. This low level of external communication underscores the current quiet phase for Elbit Systems, where investors should look to established fundamentals rather than new catalysts for guidance.
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Synthesis
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA) is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Israel. The firm operates within the Industrials sector, specifically focusing on the Aerospace & Defense industry. It is primarily listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.
Elbit Systems maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 and a current ratio of 1.29, indicating strong short-term liquidity coverage. The balance sheet shows total assets of $12.66 billion against total liabilities of $8.53 billion, with long-term debt limited to $389.6 million and cash and equivalents standing at $635.1 million. Operating cash flow of $778.4 million significantly exceeds free cash flow of $340.5 million, reflecting capital expenditures of $225.6 million. The risk assessment flags liquidity risk as low, consistent with the strong cash position and low leverage.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 14.24% and a return on assets of 4.64%, derived from net income of $534.3 million on total equity of $4.13 billion. The gross profit of $1.94 billion represents a gross margin of approximately 24.4% on revenue of $7.94 billion, while operating income of $671.4 million indicates an operating margin of roughly 8.5%. Without cohort median data provided in the input, direct comparative analysis against industry peers is omitted, but the absolute returns suggest stable profitability typical of established defense contractors.
Revenue concentration and geographic exposure details are not present in the provided data segments, preventing specific analysis of segment mix or regional dependency. The company operates globally as a defense provider, but specific breakdowns by segment or geography are absent from the current snapshot.
Growth trajectory analysis is limited by the absence of historical period data in the input, preventing calculation of year-over-year revenue or net income trends. The latest normalized period shows revenue of $7.94 billion, but without prior period comparisons, the direction and velocity of growth cannot be quantified from the available data.
Risk factors are assessed as low for both liquidity and dilution, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The shares outstanding remain constant between basic and diluted counts at 46.85 million, indicating no significant dilutive securities currently impacting the share count. The low dilution risk is further supported by the absence of recent issuance events or ATM shelf disclosures in the risk assessment.
Recent events include analyst estimates with a mean price target of $806.76 and a median target of $810.00, based on a mean recommendation of 2.67. The analyst consensus includes one strong buy and one hold rating, with price targets ranging from a low of $518.00 to a high of $1,092.29. No specific filing, news, or transcript observations were provided in the input data to detail recent corporate actions or market reactions.
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is reflected in the absence of any active watcher signals or notable cross-source events. The data shows a quiet period for the company, with no new developments triggering alerts or requiring immediate re-evaluation of its investment thesis. The company’s structural footprint remains unchanged, characterized by a single officer, one analyst following the stock, and no index memberships. Additionally, the shareholder base is concentrated among five top holders, suggesting a stable ownership structure that has not seen recent disruption or significant turnover. In terms of market activity, cross-source signals indicate minimal dispatch volume, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 6, 2026, amidst otherwise zero activity from late June through mid-July 2026. This low level of external communication underscores the current quiet phase for Elbit Systems, where investors should look to established fundamentals rather than new catalysts for guidance.
- Elbit Systems exhibits a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 and $635.1 million in cash.
- Profitability is solid with a 14.24% ROE and 4.64% ROA, driven by $534.3 million in net income.
- Valuation multiples appear extremely high (P/E 18,218.56), likely due to data scaling or currency conversion anomalies in the market cap calculation.
- Dilution risk is low with no difference between basic and diluted shares outstanding.
- Analyst sentiment is moderately positive with a mean recommendation of 2.67 and a median price target of $810.00.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedRevenue is projected to grow 16.3% year-over-year to $7.94 billion in fiscal 2026, demonstrating strong top-line expansion momentum.
Net income is expected to surge 66.4% to $534.3 million in fiscal 2026, indicating significant profitability acceleration.
Free cash flow is forecast to jump 116.8% to $340.5 million in fiscal 2026, highlighting robust cash generation capabilities.
Long-term debt increased to $1.04 billion in fiscal 2024 before declining, showing recent leverage volatility.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $2.19B, +15,5% YoY; Operating income +37,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $2.19B, +15,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +37,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +50,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −5,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.3%
Revenue $2.15B, +11,3% YoY; Operating income +36,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $2.15B, +11,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +36,1% YoY
- ▍Net income +86,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +27,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.8%
Revenue $1.92B, +11,9% YoY; Operating income +36,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.92B, +11,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +36,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +68,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +119,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.9%
Revenue $1.97B, +21,3% YoY; Operating income +35,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.97B, +21,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +35,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +60,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +55,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.4%
Revenue $1.90B; Operating income $149.7M.
- ▍Revenue $1.90B
- ▍Operating income $149.7M
- ▍Net margin 5.6%
Revenue $1.93B; Operating income $141.4M.
- ▍Revenue $1.93B
- ▍Operating income $141.4M
- ▍Net margin 4.7%
Revenue $1.72B; Operating income $125.8M.
- ▍Revenue $1.72B
- ▍Operating income $125.8M
- ▍Net margin 4.6%
Revenue $1.63B; Operating income $116.5M.
- ▍Revenue $1.63B
- ▍Operating income $116.5M
- ▍Net margin 4.8%
Revenue $7.94B, +16,3% YoY; Operating income +37,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $7.94B, +16,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +37,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +66,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +116,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.7%
Revenue $6.83B, +14,3% YoY; Operating income +32,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $6.83B, +14,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +32,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +49,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +70,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 4.7%
Revenue $5.97B, +8,4% YoY; Operating income +0,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $5.97B, +8,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +0,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −21,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −33,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 3.6%
Revenue $5.51B, +4,4% YoY; Operating income −12,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $5.51B, +4,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income −12,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +0,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +0,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.0%
Valuation TTM
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 15,72 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 9,0B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 904,6M USD |
Options
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sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- Reference data
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- Price To Tangible Bookmarket_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Price To Earningsmarket_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Elbit Systems Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-07-11
- Elbit Systems Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-11
- Elbit Systems Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-07-11
- Elbit Systems Ltd — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-11
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$44M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$33M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Bezhalel MachlisPresident, Chief Executive Officer
Insider activity
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.29xDerived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.0%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.9%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 16.3%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 37.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 45.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 66.4%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -34.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 17.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 58.6%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 139.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 6.7%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 24.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 12.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 61.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 4.2%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.4%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 778.38MSEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 599.57MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 12SEC XBRL filing
- Gross profit (annual): USD 1.94BSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 7.94BSEC XBRL filing