ESLT Elbit Systems dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Elbit Systems's latest cash dividend of $0.5 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Oct 15, 2024. At an annualized rate of $2 per share, the stock yields 0.78%.
Key dates
- ESLT last dividend date: Oct 15, 2024
ESLT dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
ESLT has a dividend yield of 0.78% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.46%, Elbit Systems's dividend yield is 47% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 1.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Elbit Systems has been paying dividends for the last 20 years. Our records show that ESLT has distributed three dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 15%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.96% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.1% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.98% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.5 | 0.92% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.5 | 0.96% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.5 | 0.95% |
| Apr 17, 2023 | $0.5 | 1.13% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.5 | 1.18% |
| Oct 5, 2022 | $0.5 | 1.01% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.5 | 0.93% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.5 | 0.86% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.46 | 1.05% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | $0.46 | 1.22% |
| Jun 4, 2021 | $0.44 | 1.35% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | $0.44 | 1.15% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.44 | 1.32% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.44 | 1.57% |
| Jun 5, 2020 | $0.35 | 1.11% |
| Apr 3, 2020 | $0.44 | 1.46% |
| Dec 26, 2019 | $0.44 | 1.11% |
| Sep 6, 2019 | $0.44 | 1.1% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.44 | 1.21% |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.44 | 1.71% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.44 | 1.46% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $0.44 | 1.38% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.44 | 1.44% |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $0.44 | 1.51% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.44 | 1.26% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.44 | 1.26% |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.44 | 1.4% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.44 | 1.44% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.53% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.54% |
| May 24, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.61% |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.56% |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.37 | 1.64% |
| Aug 19, 2015 | $0.37 | 1.71% |
| May 22, 2015 | $0.35 | 1.74% |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $0.35 | 1.85% |
Elbit Systems dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ESLT has a payout ratio of 34% which is higher than the Industrials sector average but lower than the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 33.1%, Elbit Systems's payout ratio is only 2.7% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ESLT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 2.61% | $12.75 | 46% |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 2.12% | $5.58 | 42% |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 1.71% | $8.05 | 49.6% |
| ESLT Elbit Systems Ltd. | 0.78% | $2 | 34% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Elbit Systems pay a dividend?
Yes, Elbit Systems has been paying dividends for the last 20 years.
When was ESLT's last dividend?
Elbit Systems's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 15, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Elbit Systems pay (per share)?
ESLT's annualized dividend per share is $2.
What is Elbit Systems's dividend yield?
Currently Elbit Systems's dividend yield is 0.78%.
What is Elbit Systems's dividend payout ratio?
Elbit Systems's dividend payout ratio is 34%.
Does Elbit Systems pay a good dividend?
Elbit Systems's dividend yield is less than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.