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Elbit Systems (ESLT)

802.19

-1.07 (0.13%)

as of Jul 2, 2026, 7:59:58 pm Market Open.

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Jul 4, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Elbit Systems, trading under the symbol ESLT-Q, is regarded as a leading choice for defense and military technology, particularly known for its drone offerings, which have gained traction in military operations in Ukraine and Israel. The company, established in 1966, boasts a market capitalization of $10 billion and has reported a notable increase in stock price following Trump's call for increased military spending globally. Despite a modest yield of 0.53%, experts recommend a strategic approach to investing, advising potential investors to buy in thirds at specified price points to capitalize on projected growth, with bullish price targets suggesting significant upward potential. The stock's resilience and popularity in the defense sector highlight its long-term viability amid market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Undervalued

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PARTIAL BUY

Choice for drones.

Defense/military technology. Lots of drones for Ukraine and Israel. Price popped when Trump demanded countries increase military spending. Price target of $940 -- buy 1/3 here ~$833, again at $810, and then $760.

TOP PICK

One-stop shop when it comes to defense and military technology. Around since 1966. Market cap of $10B. Reported this morning, and now up 5-6%. Yield is 0.53%.

Note that all his Top Picks today aren't in nosebleed territory, but they're very popular. So you really need to go in by thirds. You can buy some today, but save 2/3 to make purchases later. For this name, buy 1/3 here at $461, at $425, and again at $405.

(Analysts’ price target is $449.00)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Owns shares in the company and is one of the largest shareholders. Performance of stock price has been excellent. Very strong company with excellent management team. Expecting demand for defense technology will be higher as global tensions persist.

TOP PICK

This has been a long term holding and has been consolidating. It is Israel's largest defense contractor. There is good upside to Israel's defense budget and global defense budgets. It does a lot of business in Western Europe. It is an industry leader in areas such as night vision, cyber defense, high energy weapons, unmanned systems. Buy 2, Hold 1, Sell 0

BUY

Has held for about 10 years. It is Israel's largest defense contractor. It is a leader in electronics, night vision, virtual augmented and reality, lasers, high energy weapons,etc. Has many products for the Israeli navy and possibly for world navies. Defense spending has generally been losing ground but it is now considered mandatory.

TOP PICK

Israel's largest defense contractor and is way ahead of competitors. High energy weapons. Has made some very important and interesting acquisitions. Very good long term growth. It is a family controlled business and his company is one of the largest shareholders after family.

COMMENT

The defence industry in total is starting to roll over. The Biden administration is not viewed as oriented towards defence spending so this is why it has gone down recently.

BUY

Recent acquisitions will let them significantly penetrate the naval market. Likes it. Long-time holder of the stock.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 02/19, Down 13%) They make defence electronics and a strong performer since their last acquisition. He's holding this long term. A headwind is the market moving towards cyclical businesses instead of defence stocks. But ESLT still has strong long-term prospects.

DON'T BUY

An Israeli company playing in the defense space. He does not dabble in the defense space. It is rather on the small side. He would prefer others in this space. These stocks run counter to the economic cycles.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 27/19, Down 13%) Still likes it. A big player in cyber warfare, drones, AR and VR (defence electronics). Excellent managers. Just bought a night vision systems company. Well positioned in all part of the fastest-growing parts of the defense industry.

TOP PICK

Israel's largest defensive publicly traded contractor. Largely electronics and are within the mid-cycle of defense spending. The largest producer of drones. They make a "re-drone" system that would have safeguarded Saudi oil facilities as it allows for control to be taken over drones to land them safely. Yield 1.09% (Analysts’ price target is $153.67)

TOP PICK

The world's biggest producer of military drones, so there's a big renewal for them now. They're also a big maker of night vision systems, and bought a competitor to reduce this space to only two players. 20-30% of their sales in 2018 were in cyber warfare. (Analysts’ price target is $141.24)

TOP PICK

We are still in an up-cycle in defense spending. They have high exposure to Israel, the fastest growing economy in the world. They are a leader in drones and electronic warfare. They completed several acquisitions. They have had good contract announcements recently. (Analysts’ price target is $51399.00)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 03/18, Down 7%) It is in the defense business. It is a company he really likes and is a really long term holding. They are the largest producer in the world of drones. They have strong prospects.

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Elbit Systems (ESLT) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elbit Systems stock symbol?

Elbit Systems is a American stock, trading under the symbol ESLT (previously ESLT-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (ESLT). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:ESLT or ESLT

Is Elbit Systems a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on ESLT (previously ESLT-Q on Stockchase). 2 analysts recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is PAST TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Elbit Systems.

Is Elbit Systems a good investment or a top pick?

Elbit Systems was recommended as a Top Pick by David Fingold on 2018-12-27. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Elbit Systems.

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Elbit Systems is followed by 41 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Elbit Systems stock price?

On 2026-07-02, Elbit Systems (ESLT) stock closed at a price of $802.19.

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