Compare Stocks: ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Price & Volume

Company	Current Price	50-Day Moving Average	52-Week Range	Market Cap	Beta	Avg. Volume	Today's Volume
ESLT Elbit Systems	$742.49 -0.3%	$761.90	$453.00 ▼ $1,016.06	$33.11B	0.14	65,162 shs	69,468 shs
GD General Dynamics	$343.20 -0.1%	$374.71	$306.77 ▼ $400.00	$92.91B	0.32	1.11 million shs	1.09 million shs
HWM Howmet Aerospace	$228.83 +1.5%	$264.52	$183.83 ▼ $310.00	$90.17B	1.19	3.96 million shs	2.40 million shs
LMT Lockheed Martin	$524.10 +0.3%	$557.17	$437.25 ▼ $692.00	$120.55B	0.1	1.10 million shs	1.13 million shs

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Compare Price Performance

Company	1-Day Performance	7-Day Performance	30-Day Performance	90-Day Performance	1-Year Performance
ESLT Elbit Systems	-0.79%	+1.78%	+0.46%	-0.82%	+49.26%
GD General Dynamics	-2.99%	-4.34%	-10.68%	-0.26%	+6.31%
HWM Howmet Aerospace	-0.72%	+0.34%	-16.95%	-18.23%	+17.40%
LMT Lockheed Martin	-2.47%	-2.10%	-7.53%	+6.16%	+8.65%

Compare Price & Volume

Company	Current Price	50-Day Moving Average	52-Week Range	Market Cap	Beta	Avg. Volume	Today's Volume
ESLT Elbit Systems	$742.49 -0.3%	$761.90	$453.00 ▼ $1,016.06	$33.11B	0.14	65,162 shs	69,468 shs
GD General Dynamics	$343.20 -0.1%	$374.71	$306.77 ▼ $400.00	$92.91B	0.32	1.11 million shs	1.09 million shs
HWM Howmet Aerospace	$228.83 +1.5%	$264.52	$183.83 ▼ $310.00	$90.17B	1.19	3.96 million shs	2.40 million shs
LMT Lockheed Martin	$524.10 +0.3%	$557.17	$437.25 ▼ $692.00	$120.55B	0.1	1.10 million shs	1.13 million shs

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Compare Price Performance

Company	1-Day Performance	7-Day Performance	30-Day Performance	90-Day Performance	1-Year Performance
ESLT Elbit Systems	-0.79%	+1.78%	+0.46%	-0.82%	+49.26%
GD General Dynamics	-2.99%	-4.34%	-10.68%	-0.26%	+6.31%
HWM Howmet Aerospace	-0.72%	+0.34%	-16.95%	-18.23%	+17.40%
LMT Lockheed Martin	-2.47%	-2.10%	-7.53%	+6.16%	+8.65%

Compare Analyst Forecasts

Company	Consensus Rating Score	Consensus Rating	Consensus Price Target	% Upside from Current Price
ESLT Elbit Systems	2.00	Hold	$870.00	17.17% Upside
GD General Dynamics	2.68	Moderate Buy	$410.84	19.71% Upside
HWM Howmet Aerospace	3.00	Buy	$318.00	38.97% Upside
LMT Lockheed Martin	2.47	Hold	$637.56	21.65% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Analyst Ratings

Date	Company	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target
9/23/2026	GD General Dynamics	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Price Target	Market Perform	$421.00 ➝ $407.00
9/14/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$350.00
9/14/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/8/2026	GD General Dynamics	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Price Target	Neutral	$395.00 ➝ $408.00
9/8/2026	LMT Lockheed Martin	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$581.00 ➝ $674.00
9/2/2026	LMT Lockheed Martin	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
9/1/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/26/2026	ESLT Elbit Systems	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
8/24/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Price Target	Outperform	$318.00 ➝ $328.00
8/19/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
8/19/2026	ESLT Elbit Systems	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Price Target	Neutral	$950.00 ➝ $885.00

(Data available from 9/23/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Compare Sales & Book Value

Company	Annual Revenue	Price/Sales	Cashflow	Price/Cash	Book Value	Price/Book
ESLT Elbit Systems	$7.94B	4.16	$17.26 per share	43.01	$92.90 per share	7.99
GD General Dynamics	$52.55B	1.77	$18.98 per share	18.08	$94.76 per share	3.62
HWM Howmet Aerospace	$8.25B	11.09	$4.59 per share	49.90	$13.31 per share	17.19
LMT Lockheed Martin	$75.05B	1.61	$36.40 per share	14.40	$29.21 per share	17.94

Compare Profitability & Earnings

Company	Net Income	EPS	Trailing P/E Ratio	Forward P/E Ratio	P/E Growth	Net Margins	Return on Equity (ROE)	Return on Assets (ROA)	Next Earnings Date
ESLT Elbit Systems	$534.34M	$13.27	55.95	40.51	3.10	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%	11/24/2026 (Estimated)
GD General Dynamics	$4.21B	$16.39	20.94	18.44	1.98	8.18%	17.43%	7.67%	10/28/2026 (Estimated)
HWM Howmet Aerospace	$1.51B	$4.64	49.32	36.26	2.03	20.52%	33.91%	15.11%	10/29/2026 (Estimated)
LMT Lockheed Martin	$5.02B	$27.13	19.32	15.87	1.13	8.16%	91.42%	11.02%	10/20/2026 (Estimated)

Latest ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Earnings

Date	Quarter	Company	Consensus Estimate	Reported EPS	Beat/Miss	Gap EPS	Revenue Estimate	Actual Revenue
10/20/2026	Q3 2026	LMT Lockheed Martin	$7.54	N/A	N/A	N/A	$20.45 billion	N/A
8/11/2026	Q2 2026	ESLT Elbit Systems	$3.69	$4.14	+$0.45	$3.61	$2.25 billion	$2.29 billion
8/6/2026	Q2 2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	$1.24	$1.33	+$0.09	$1.33	$2.43 billion	$2.55 billion
7/29/2026	Q2 2026	GD General Dynamics	$3.96	$4.24	+$0.28	$4.24	$13.52 billion	$14.09 billion
7/23/2026	Q2 2026	LMT Lockheed Martin	$7.22	$7.94	+$0.72	$7.94	$19.34 billion	$20.06 billion

Compare Dividends

Company	Annual Payout	Dividend Yield	5-Year Annualized Dividend Growth	Payout Ratio	Years of Consecutive Growth
ESLT Elbit Systems	$3.33	0.45%	+10.22%	25.09%	1 Years
GD General Dynamics	$6.36	1.85%	+6.50%	38.80%	34 Years
HWM Howmet Aerospace	$0.56	0.24%	-34.93%	12.07%	5 Years
LMT Lockheed Martin	$13.80	2.63%	+6.38%	50.87%	22 Years

Latest ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Dividends

Announcement	Company	Period	Amount	Yield	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
8/5/2026	GD General Dynamics	quarterly	$1.59	1.66%	10/9/2026	10/9/2026	11/13/2026
8/10/2026	ESLT Elbit Systems	quarterly	$1.00	0.52%	10/13/2026	10/13/2026	10/26/2026
7/22/2026	LMT Lockheed Martin	quarterly	$3.45	2.54%	9/1/2026	9/1/2026	9/25/2026
7/27/2026	HWM Howmet Aerospace	quarterly	$0.14	0.2%	8/7/2026	8/7/2026	8/25/2026

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Compare Debt

Company	Debt-to-Equity Ratio	Current Ratio	Quick Ratio
ESLT Elbit Systems	0.04	1.39	0.89
GD General Dynamics	0.23	1.44	0.96
HWM Howmet Aerospace	0.71	1.82	0.87
LMT Lockheed Martin	2.34	1.19	1.01

Compare Ownership

Institutional Ownership

Company	Institutional Ownership
ESLT Elbit Systems	17.88%
GD General Dynamics	86.14%
HWM Howmet Aerospace	90.46%
LMT Lockheed Martin	74.19%

Insider Ownership

Company	Insider Ownership
ESLT Elbit Systems	0.84%
GD General Dynamics	1.40%
HWM Howmet Aerospace	0.85%
LMT Lockheed Martin	0.13%

Compare Miscellaneous Stats

Company	Employees	Shares Outstanding	Free Float	Optionable
ESLT Elbit Systems	20,537	44.45 million	44.08 million	Optionable
GD General Dynamics	117,000	270.56 million	266.77 million	Optionable
HWM Howmet Aerospace	25,430	400.11 million	396.71 million	Optionable
LMT Lockheed Martin	123,000	230.79 million	230.49 million	Optionable

ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Headlines

Recent News About These Companies

Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong

3 hours ago | cnbc.com

Lockheed Martin Vectis To Have ‘F-35 Like Capabilities’

September 23 at 5:56 PM | defensedaily.comD

Lockheed Martin says Mexico orders second Super Hercules

September 23 at 12:55 PM | seekingalpha.com

Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet with Second Aircraft

September 23 at 12:55 PM | finance.yahoo.com

Quebec-Based Defence Company Launches Canada's Integrated Defence Ecosystem Anchored by University of Alberta and $10 Million Lockheed Martin Contribution

September 23 at 12:55 PM | finance.yahoo.com

Is Lockheed Martin Entering a New Growth Cycle Through Missile Defense?

September 23 at 12:20 PM | zacks.com

Quebec-Based Defence Company Launches Canada’s Integrated Defence Ecosystem Anchored by University of Alberta and $10 Million Lockheed Martin Contribution

September 23 at 9:50 AM | financialpost.comF

Lockheed's Stock Hasn't Priced In Its Own Backlog—Boeing's Might Already Have

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September 23 at 9:15 AM | marketbeat.com

US Running Low on the 2 Weapons It Would Need Most

September 23 at 8:40 AM | 247wallst.com

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Is Spending Ahead on JATM. Will a Multiyear Contract Follow?

September 23 at 7:45 AM | finance.yahoo.com

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Is Spending Ahead on JATM. Will a Multiyear Contract Follow?

September 23 at 1:50 AM | insidermonkey.com

Lockheed Martin stock loses 3.26 percent at the close

September 22 at 12:10 AM | ad-hoc-news.deA

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: The Middleby (MIDD) and Lockheed Martin (LMT)

September 22 at 7:09 PM | theglobeandmail.com

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Moves -2.44%: What You Should Know

September 22 at 7:09 PM | finance.yahoo.com

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Stock Price Down 2.5% - Time to Sell?

September 22 at 5:39 PM | marketbeat.com

Lockheed Martin to pay dividends this week; Here’s how much 100 LMT shares will earn

September 22 at 2:08 PM | finbold.comF

A $1.2 Billion Why Lockheed Martin In Focus

September 22 at 2:08 PM | finance.yahoo.com

State Street Corp Has $16.80 Billion Position in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT

September 22 at 1:04 PM | marketbeat.com

Defense Stocks Fall While Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening Report: Lockheed Martin and RTX Drop 3%, Boeing Dips

September 22 at 11:52 AM | 247wallst.com

Lockheed Martin to pay dividends this week; Here's how much 100 LMT shares will earn

September 22 at 8:46 AM | finbold.comF

How Does This F-35A Rollout Strengthen NATO Deterrence for Lockheed Martin (LMT)

September 22 at 8:11 AM | insidermonkey.com

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ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Company Descriptions

Elbit Systems NASDAQ:ESLT

$742.49 -2.26 (-0.30%)

Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$735.71 -6.78 (-0.91%)

As of 07:54 PM Eastern

Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company operates through Aerospace, C4I and Cyber, ISTAR and EW, Land, and Elbit Systems of America segments. It also offers military aircraft and helicopter systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft systems; electro-optic, night vision, and countermeasures systems; naval systems; land vehicle systems; munitions, such as precision munitions for land, air, and sea applications; command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and cyber systems; electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems; and other commercial activities. In addition, the company manufactures and sells data links and radio communication systems and equipment, and cyber intelligence, autonomous, and homeland security solutions. Further, it provides various electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, and laser systems; armored vehicle and other platforms survivability and protection systems, artillery, and mortar systems, as well as provides various training and support services. Additionally, the company offers products and systems solutions to military, homeland security, medical instrumentation, and commercial aviation clients. It markets its systems and products as a prime contractor or subcontractor to various governments and companies. It also has operations in Israel, North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Haifa, Israel.

General Dynamics NYSE:GD

$343.20 -0.19 (-0.05%)

Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$343.00 -0.20 (-0.06%)

As of 07:41 PM Eastern

General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, charter, staffing, and fixed-base operator services. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers, as well as builds crude oil and product tankers, and container and cargo ships; provides maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services for navy ships; offers and program management, planning, engineering, and design support services for submarine construction programs. The Combat Systems segment manufactures land combat solutions, such as wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, piranha vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, mobile bridge systems with payloads, tactical vehicles, main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and armaments; and offers modernization programs, engineering, support, and sustainment services. The Technologies segment provides information technology solutions and mission support services; mobile communication, computers, and command-and-control mission systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military, intelligence, and federal civilian customers; cloud computing, artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data analytics; development, security, and operations; and unmanned undersea vehicle manufacturing and assembly services. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Howmet Aerospace NYSE:HWM

$228.82 +3.47 (+1.54%)

Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$228.98 +0.15 (+0.07%)

As of 07:56 PM Eastern

Howmet Aerospace Inc. provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Poland, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. The Engine Products segment offers airfoils and seamless rolled rings primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines; and rotating and structural parts. The Fastening Systems segment produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial, and other fasteners; and latches, bearings, fluid fittings, and installation tools. The Engineered Structures segment provides titanium ingots and mill products, aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications; and titanium forgings, extrusions, and forming and machining services for airframe, wing, aero-engine, and landing gear components. The Forged Wheels segment offers forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and commercial transportation markets. The company was formerly known as Arconic Inc. Howmet Aerospace Inc. was founded in 1888 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lockheed Martin NYSE:LMT

$524.10 +1.76 (+0.34%)

Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$525.15 +1.05 (+0.20%)

As of 07:59 PM Eastern

Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The Missiles and Fire Control segment provides air and missile defense systems; tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems; logistics; fire control systems; mission operations support, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; manned and unmanned ground vehicles; and energy management solutions. The Rotary and Mission Systems segment offers military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment offers satellites; space transportation systems; strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems; and classified systems and services in support of national security systems. This segment also provides network-enabled situational awareness and integrates space and ground global systems to help its customers gather, analyze, and securely distribute critical intelligence data. It serves primarily serves the U.S. government, as well as foreign military sales contracted through the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1912 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

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ESLT, LMT, GD, and HWM Headlines

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