Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Elbit Systems Ltd, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) has returned 46.98% so far this year and 122.57% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ESLT has achieved an annualized return of 26.11%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 27, 1996, ESLT's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +25.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -23.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ESLT closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 29, 1996 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 1997 at -16.2%.

Elbit Systems Ltd has an annualized alpha of 20.51%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 29, 1996.

• This stock captured 111.21% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 52.68% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ESLT ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Elbit Systems Ltd provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.70 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Elbit Systems Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Elbit Systems Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Elbit Systems Ltd was 53.79%, occurring on Aug 28, 2012. Recovery took 388 trading sessions.

The current Elbit Systems Ltd drawdown is 16.29%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Elbit Systems Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Elbit Systems Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.