Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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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
$769.10
Market Cap
$37.18B
1D Return
-6.05%
YTD Return
+33.45%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
68.0
P/B
8.9
P/S
4.6
EV/EBITDA
46.1
Div Yield
0.40%

Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Breakout high • Higher lows • Support holding Support Level: $800-$790 Resistance Level: $820.21 ESLT has trended higher over the last month, breaking to a fresh high above $800 and keeping the bullish case intact as long as $800-$780 holds.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Defense tailwind • Large U.S. awards • Long revenue runway Elbit Systems is benefiting from stronger defense-spending momentum and investor sentiment, highlighted by a $370M+ U.S. CBP contract win that supports long-term revenue visibility.

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

ESLT now screens as a high-visibility defense winner with a $30.2B backlog and strong multi-region demand, but at ~51x earnings the stock is already priced for flawless execution, so the key watchpoint is whether it can convert backlog into cash and margins without slippage.

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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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