ESLT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

ESLT has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 3.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.58%
Payout Ratio 26.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 89.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.70%
Payout FCF 20.0%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 59.56%
Ex-Dividend in 12 days: Buy before Apr 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 114.1%
Total Return 5y: 495%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 64,382 M 6.90% 18.0%
RHM 76,662 M 0.51% 23.6%
LDO 37,687 M 1.14% 17.2%
BSP 80,835 M 1.90% 8.60%
HO 56,408 M 1.55% 8.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HWM 92,780 M 82.1% 87.2%
TDG 64,382 M 69.4% 44.3%
GE 300,875 M 63.9% 95.4%
SAF 135,022 M 61.2% 88.2%
LDO 37,687 M 54.9% 50.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
 2.05% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
 3.45% Yield
LDO
Leonardo S.p.A.
 1.14% Yield
HII
Huntington Ingalls
 1.86% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
 1.91% Yield
BSP
BAE Systems
 1.90% Yield

ESLT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 2026-04-27 Quarterly 1 33.3% N/A
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.13%
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.75 25% 0.15%
2025-06-24 2025-06-24 2025-07-07 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.14%
2025-04-22 2025-04-22 2025-05-05 Quarterly 0.6 20% 0.16%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.19%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-10-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.24%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.27%
2024-04-23 2024-04-24 2024-05-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.25%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2024-01-08 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.23%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-23 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.25%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.24%
2023-04-17 2023-04-18 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.28%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2023-01-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.3%
2022-10-05 2022-10-06 2022-10-24 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.26%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.25%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% 0.23%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.27%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-09-13 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% 0.32%
2021-06-04 2021-06-07 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.34%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.3%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.44 25.7% N/A
2020-06-05 2020-06-08 2020-06-22 Quarterly 0.35 -20.5% N/A
2020-04-03 2020-04-06 2020-04-20 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-13 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-23 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-24 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-04-23 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-18 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-06 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-06 Quarterly 0.44 10% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-27 2016-12-05 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-05 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-11 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-22 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-09-07 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-08 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.35 9.4% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-08 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-08-15 2014-08-19 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-09 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-09 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-11-22 2013-11-26 2013-12-09 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

ESLT Dividend FAQ

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) is an Israeli defense company. It develops and supplies airborne, land, and naval systems for defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation. The defense industry is characterized by long sales cycles and government contracts.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESLT?

As of March 2026, ESLT`s dividend yield is 0.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.70 USD by the current share price of 816.77.

Does ESLT pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ESLT paid a dividend of 3.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-13 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does ESLT pay dividends?

ESLT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESLT has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-13.

ESLT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESLT for the next payments are between 0.933 (-6.7%) and 1.147 (+14.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.51%.

Will ESLT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Elbit Systems (ESLT) is 2026-04-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESLT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Elbit Systems (ESLT) is 2026-04-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESLT?

ESLT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: ESLT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ESLT?

ESLT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.70%. If you bought ESLT's shares at 137.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ESLT?

ESLT Payout Consistency is 89.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Elbit Systems has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ESLT have a good Dividend Yield?

ESLT`s 0.58% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESLT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESLT is 26.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESLT?

ESLT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ESLT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ESLT's Outstanding Shares?

Elbit Systems's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has ESLT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 21,111,100
1997 22,500,000 +6.58%
1998 24,482,800 +8.81%
1999 25,483,900 +4.09%
2000 37,815,000 +48.39%
2001 38,004,000 +0.5%
2002 38,515,000 +1.34%
2003 40,718,000 +5.72%
2004 40,060,000 -1.62%
2005 40,775,000 +1.78%
2006 41,360,000 +1.43%
2007 42,045,000 +1.66%
2008 42,078,000 +0.08%
2009 42,426,000 +0.83%
2010 42,671,000 +0.58%
2011 42,809,000 +0.32%
2012 41,693,000 -2.61%
2013 42,542,000 +2.04%
2014 42,702,000 +0.38%
2015 42,745,000 +0.1%
2016 42,755,000 +0.02%
2017 42,753,000 -0%
2018 42,753,000
2019 44,287,000 +3.59%
2020 44,198,000 -0.2%
2021 44,278,000 +0.18%
2022 44,583,000 +0.69%
2023 44,630,000 +0.11%
2024 44,937,000 +0.69%
2025 47,759,000 +6.28%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-30 02:15