ESLT
Elbit Systems
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NASDAQ: ESLT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 13, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.4%
Payout ratio: 24.3%
Elbit Systems's latest cash dividend of $1 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Apr 13, 2026. At an annualized rate of $3.1 per share, the stock yields 0.4%. The latest ESLT dividend of $1 is an increase from the previous $0.75 payout, representing a growth of 33%.
ESLT dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Elbit Systems Dividend yield
ESLT has a dividend yield of 0.4% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Elbit Systems's dividend yield is 73% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 0.9% of the last 5 years.
ESLT Dividend history
Elbit Systems has been paying dividends for the last 22 years. Our records show that ESLT has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 48% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 77% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 16%.
Elbit Systems Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | $1 | 0.33% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.75 | 0.47% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.75 | 0.47% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.6 | 0.52% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.6 | 0.56% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.76% |
| 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 24.3% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Elbit Systems's payout ratio is 26% lower.
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 | 2.71% | $13.65 | 65.8% |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 1.83% | $9.4 | 29.4% |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 1.74% | $6.09 | 37.8% |
| ESLT Elbit Systems Ltd. | 0.4% | $3.1 | 24.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Elbit Systems pay a dividend?
Yes, Elbit Systems has been paying dividends for the last 22 years.
When was ESLT's last dividend?
Elbit Systems's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 13, 2026. The dividend amount was $1 per share.
How much dividend does Elbit Systems pay (per share)?
ESLT's annualized dividend per share is $3.1.
What is Elbit Systems's dividend yield?
Currently Elbit Systems's dividend yield is 0.4%.
What is Elbit Systems's dividend payout ratio?
Elbit Systems's dividend payout ratio is 24.3%.
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.