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ESLT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

ESLT has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 2.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.47%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.70
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.61%
Dividend Rating 49.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.16%
Payout Ratio 25.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 88.43%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 119.8%
Total Return 5y: 358.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 71,094 M 6.91% 17.9%
ERJ 12,331 M 1.11% 11.1%
RHM 81,490 M 0.52% 10.1%
GD 90,871 M 2.15% 5.57%
LMT 110,693 M 2.76% 4.35%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 79,389 M 104% 85.9%
TDG 71,094 M 101% 41.6%
SAF 143,082 M 72.3% 83.9%
HO 55,295 M 71.4% 89.5%
HAG 9,704 M 45.5% 100%

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TDG
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LMT
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 2.76% Yield
NOC
Northrop Grumman
 1.54% Yield
LHX
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HO
Thales S.A.
 1.65% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
 2.15% Yield

ESLT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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
2013-08-27 2013-08-27 2013-09-09 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

ESLT Dividend FAQ

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) designs, manufactures, and integrates airborne, land, and naval defense solutions for a global customer base that includes the U.S. military, foreign military sales programs, homeland-security agencies, and commercial aviation operators.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESLT?

As of December 2025, ESLT`s dividend yield is 0.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 572.99.

Does ESLT pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, ESLT paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.75 USD.

How often does ESLT pay dividends?

ESLT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESLT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

ESLT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESLT for the next 4 payments are between 0.383 (-48.9%) and 0.671 (-10.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ESLT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.75 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Elbit Systems (ESLT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESLT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Elbit Systems (ESLT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESLT?

ESLT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.61% 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 2.16%. If you bought ESLT's shares at 124.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ESLT?

ESLT Payout Consistency is 89.3%. 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 0.47% 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 25.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESLT?

ESLT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.37%. 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 (CAGR)?

Elbit Systems`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.35% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Elbit Systems ever had a Stock Split?

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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 47,670,000 +6.08%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-23 02:37