Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 12, 2026

Research Idea

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Elbit has reported record Q4/FY results and a $28.1B backlog with multiple new defense contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, driving a ~36% share surge over 21 days and a breakout to new highs. Defense‑sector tailwinds plus strong contract momentum make this a high‑potential short‑term momentum trade despite rich valuation.

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Idea window: 3/18/2026 – 3/25/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$724.91
Market Cap
$33.96B
1D Return
-0.42%
YTD Return
+25.78%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
52.3
P/B
7.9
P/S
3.9
EV/EBITDA
36.4
Div Yield
0.48%

Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin Expansion • Liquidity Improvement • Elevated Valuation ESLT's improving margins, cash generation, liquidity, and interest coverage are offset by leverage, falling cash, capital-intensive working assets, and an expensive valuation, suggesting caution at current levels.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Support rebound • Rising closes • Resistance test Support Level: $700–$703 Resistance Level: $730–$743 ESLT rebounded from $700–$703 support but remains cautious below $730–$743 resistance and its last-month average, with a break above $743 needed to strengthen the recovery.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • $270M ISR Contracts • AI Unit Launch • U.S. Rebrand Elbit Systems is expanding its autonomous, AI, sensing, and U.S. defense footprint through major ISR contracts and the Twenty-Six Defense rebrand.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

ESLT's AI-enabled defense pivot and $32B backlog strengthen its long-term growth case, but at ~57x earnings investors should wait for sustained free-cash-flow-margin expansion and working-capital normalization before underwriting the premium valuation.

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Description

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israeli defense contractor that develops and supplies a broad range of airborne, land and naval platforms, sensors, weapons, communications and cyber systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation customers. The company serves governments and industrial partners as both prime contractor and subcontractor and also provides training, support and integration services. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Haifa, Elbit operates across the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Asia–Pacific region and other international markets.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Mar 18Mar 25ESLTElbit Systems Ltd.
Elbit has reported record Q4/FY results and a $28.1B backlog with multiple new defense contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, driving a ~36% share surge over 21 days and a breakout to new highs. Defense‑sector tailwinds plus strong contract momentum make this a high‑potential short‑term momentum trade despite rich valuation.
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