Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT): Among The Best Performing Defense Stocks So Far in 2026
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) is among the 10 Best Performing Defense Stocks So Far in 2026, with returns of 33% year-to-date, as of the close on May 22.
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Hedge Fund Holdings
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Last updated on based on SEC 13F filings Last update:
| No. | Hedge Fund | Shares | Value | Activity | % Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arrowstreet Capital Peter Rathjens, Bruce Clarke And John Campbell | 354,104 | $298,174,541 | -26% | 0.16% |
| 2. | Heard Capital William Heard | 108,391 | $92,033,714 | -40% | 4.76% |
| 3. | 97,800 | $83,041,002 | +306% | 0.01% | |
| 4. | Citadel Investment Group Ken Griffin | 89,593 | $76,072,520 | +1904% | 0.01% |
| 5. | Millennium Management Israel Englander | 67,844 | $57,605,662 | +947% | 0.02% |
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| Insider | Price | Amount | Total Value | Remaining Holdings | Date | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $887.40 | 7,654 | $6,792,159.60 | 0 | 2026-04-09 | Filing | |
| $887.40 | 5,953 | $5,282,692.20 | 0 | 2026-04-09 | Filing | |
| $887.40 | 8,504 | $7,546,449.60 | 0 | 2026-04-09 | Filing | |
| $887.40 | 7,654 | $6,792,159.60 | 0 | 2026-04-09 | Filing | |
| $887.40 | 25,514 | $22,641,123.60 | 0 | 2026-04-09 | Filing |
Institutional Investors' Holdings
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| No. | Name | Shares | Value | % Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12,554 | $1,048,635,486 | 0.39% | |
| 2. | 713,771 | $601,788,895 | 0.01% | |
| 3. | 551,017 | $459,144,247 | 17.98% | |
| 4. | 456,061 | $379,978,786 | 6.86% | |
| 5. | 397,089 | $332,985,053 | 3.65% |
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