EMEA defense companies rally on effort to secure Ukraine
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 03 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Defense Stocks Surge: Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems saw significant stock increases, with Rheinmetall rising 15% and Elbit Systems 8.7%, amid a broader rally in defense stocks as European leaders convened to discuss security plans for Ukraine following potential ceasefire negotiations.
Emergency Summit Outcomes: An emergency summit in London aimed to form a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine's security, contributing to the positive momentum in defense sector stocks across Europe, including notable gains from companies like BAE Systems and Thales.
Analyst Views on ESLT
Wall Street analysts forecast ESLT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ESLT is 553.67 USD with a low forecast of 531.00 USD and a high forecast of 580.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 708.850
Low
531.00
Averages
553.67
High
580.00
Current: 708.850
Low
531.00
Averages
553.67
High
580.00
About ESLT
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international technology company engaged in a range of programs across the world. The Company develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications. Its systems and products are installed on new platforms, and it also performs platform modernization programs. In addition, it provides a range of support services. The Company's activities include military aircraft and helicopter systems; helmet mounted systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft and unmanned surface vessels; land vehicle systems; command, control, communications, computer and intelligence (C4I) systems; intelligence and cyber systems; electro-optic and countermeasures systems; electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, and various commercial activities. It operates primarily in the defense and homeland security arenas.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
