Elbit Systems Ltd. $ESLT Shares Purchased by Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in shares of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) by 45.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,039 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,898 shares during the quarter. Royal Bank of Canada’s holdings in Elbit Systems were worth $5,127,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of ESLT. WPG Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Elbit Systems in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Archer Investment Corp bought a new stake in shares of Elbit Systems in the 1st quarter worth approximately $85,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in Elbit Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $68,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Elbit Systems during the fourth quarter worth approximately $69,000. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in Elbit Systems during the third quarter worth approximately $63,000. Institutional investors own 17.88% of the company’s stock.

Elbit Systems Stock Up 0.4%

ESLT opened at $779.51 on Thursday. Elbit Systems Ltd. has a fifty-two week low of $447.00 and a fifty-two week high of $1,016.06. The business has a 50-day moving average of $794.53 and a 200-day moving average of $809.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The company has a market capitalization of $34.65 billion, a PE ratio of 58.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 0.17.

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The aerospace company reported $4.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.69 by $0.45. The business had revenue of $2.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.25 billion. Elbit Systems had a return on equity of 16.94% and a net margin of 7.44%. Equities research analysts forecast that Elbit Systems Ltd. will post 15.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Elbit Systems Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, October 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 13th will be issued a dividend of $1.00 per share. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 13th. Elbit Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.96%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on ESLT. Weiss Ratings lowered Elbit Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Zacks Research lowered Elbit Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on Elbit Systems from $950.00 to $880.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Morgan Stanley set a $845.00 price objective on Elbit Systems in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Elbit Systems from $930.00 to $950.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Elbit Systems currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $803.75.

Elbit Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Results exceeded expectations: Second-quarter non-GAAP EPS was $4.14, versus the $3.69 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 15.9% year over year to approximately $2.29 billion, ahead of the $2.25 billion forecast. EPS increased from $3.23 a year earlier. Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog supports long-term visibility: Orders backlog reached approximately $32 billion, up 34% year over year, driven largely by international demand, particularly in Europe. The backlog provides a substantial base for future revenue growth, although delivery capacity remains a constraint. Elbit Systems Record Backlog Makes the Pullback a Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation and financial flexibility improved: Free cash flow more than doubled from the prior year, and Elbit Systems maintained a net cash position. This supports continued research and development, capacity expansion and internally funded growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declared: The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, payable October 26 to shareholders of record October 13. The roughly 0.5% annualized yield is supportive but unlikely to be a major stock catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Limited short-interest signal: Reported short interest was effectively zero, offering little evidence that short covering or bearish positioning is driving the latest move. Analyst targets cited in the coverage range from $880 to $950, above the recent trading level.
• Negative Sentiment: Post-earnings concerns overshadowed the beat: Aerospace revenue fell 8% because of project mix and weaker European training and simulation sales. Investors also focused on a higher effective tax rate of 16.4%, increased R&D and an internally funded capital investment plan of about $300 million, all of which could pressure near-term margins and cash flow. Elbit Systems Slides Despite Q2 Beat as Investors Weigh Aerospace Weakness and Higher Spending
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves limited room for disappointment: With a reported price-to-earnings ratio above 60, the stock is priced for strong execution. Capacity constraints, operational delivery risks and recent insider selling may therefore be contributing to profit-taking despite the robust outlook.

Elbit Systems 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.