Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.58
Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
20.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
ESLT Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
ESLT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$2.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR11.3%
5Y CAGR10.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
1Y Total Return108.5%
5Y Total Return518.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$61,89110Y ago$87,90620Y ago$322,343
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ESLT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
ESLT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Elbit Systems Ltd. distributes 20.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ESLT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.3% and 5-year CAGR of 10.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ESLT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 518.9%, with dividends contributing 9.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $87,906 today.
ESLT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.44
Avg/Payment$0.5721
Latest Change+33.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | ↑ +33.3% | 33.13% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 47.08% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.7499 | — | 48.73% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.7500 | ↑ +25.5% | 47.38% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.5975 | ↓ -0.4% | 51.97% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +20.3% | 55.69% | May 5, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.4986 | ↓ -0.3% | 76.16% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +0.2% | 1.19% | Oct 28, 2024 |
ESLT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
20.9% payout
Streak
1Y
10.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.3%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESLTElbit Systems Ltd. | $38.6B | 0.3% | 20.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $56.4B | 1.6% | 56.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  HIIHuntington Ingalls I… | $12.6B | 1.7% | 35.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
 LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $17.1B | 1.2% | 14.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $12.9B | 2.7% | 28.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
 SAICScience Applications… | $4.2B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $238.0B | 1.5% | 53.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $79.4B | 1.6% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
ESLT Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $3.45 | 72.6% | 5 | $12.33 | 28.0% | 3.58x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | -33.4% | 4 | $7.18 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 20.0% | 6 | $4.82 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $2.50 | 38.7% | 5 | $5.90 | 42.3% | 2.36x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | -14.7% | 4 | $6.44 | 28.0% | 3.58x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $2.11 | 19.9% | 5 | $5.76 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.76 | -20.0% | 4 | $5.36 | 32.8% | 3.04x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $2.20 | 25.1% | 5 | $4.83 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $1.76 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.59 | 31.5% | 3.18x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonESLT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESLT stock.
How much dividend does ESLT pay per share?
Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ESLT's next ex-dividend date?
ESLT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ESLT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ESLT's dividend safe?
ESLT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ESLT increased its dividend?
ESLT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.3%.
How often does ESLT pay dividends?
Elbit Systems Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ESLT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ESLT five years ago would be worth approximately $61,891 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ESLT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ESLT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.