Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT)

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Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) is up 36.6% since the beginning of the year. At $788 per share, ESLT is trading 22.4% below its 52-week high of $1,016. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESLT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $6,289.

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) has returned 36.59% so far this year and 80.80% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ESLT has achieved an annualized return of 25.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% 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 +2.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 1996 with a return of +93.8%, 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 27, 1996 with a return of +56.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 1997 at -16.2%.

Elbit Systems Ltd has an annualized alpha of 22.13%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 27, 1996.

• This stock captured 116.76% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 54.73% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.12 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 0.12 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 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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.

Elbit Systems Ltd provided a 0.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.10 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 22.21%.

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.