ELBIT SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

 Order backlog at $32.0 billion; Revenues of $2.3 billion; GAAP net income of $173.6 million; Non-GAAP net income of $199.1 million;   GAAP net EPS of $3.61; Non-GAAP net EPS of $4.14 

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company"), the international high technology defense company, reported today its consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as Non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors with a more comprehensive view of the Company's business results and trends. For a description of the Company's Non-GAAP definitions see page 11 below, "Non-GAAP financial data". Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is US-GAAP financial data.

Management Comment:

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, stated:

"The strong momentum in the second quarter was sustained, delivering double-digit growth in sales, backlog and earnings per share, improved profitability, and strong cash flow generation. Our backlog reached a new record of $32 billion, providing long-term visibility and demonstrating the continued confidence of customers worldwide in Elbit Systems' technologies and capabilities.

Elbit Systems continues to invest in R&D to secure our future growth. Our increased capital investments in production infrastructure reflect a disciplined approach to scaling the business, enhancing execution, increasing capacity, and supporting our ability to deliver at scale, while converting backlog into sustainable revenue and earnings growth.

Elbit Systems is leading the development of next-generation high power laser and directed energy capabilities. Most recently, we unveiled our airborne high-power laser system, currently under development for helicopters and fighter aircraft. This new capability builds on decades of technological and operational experience and will further expand Elbit Systems' broad portfolio of systems, supporting customers and helping protect nations and critical assets around the world."

Second quarter 2026 results:

Revenues in the second quarter of 2026 were $2,287.1 million, as compared to $1,972.7 million in the second quarter of 2025.

C4I and Cyber revenues increased by 11% in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to the increase in radio systems and command and control systems sales in Europe. ISTAR and EW revenues increased by 22% in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to increased sales of airborne and land High Power Laser, Electronic Warfare and Maritime systems in Asia-Pacific. Land revenues increased by 32% in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to ammunition and munition sales in Israel. Elbit systems of America revenues increased by 17% in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to a one-time favorable project mix and the increase in sales of Night-Vision Systems, Maritime systems and Electronic systems. Aerospace revenues decreased by 8% in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to a one-time unfavorable project mix and decreased sales of training and simulation systems in Europe partially offset by the increase in UAV sales in Israel.

For distribution of revenues by segments and geographic regions see the tables on page 10.

GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2026 was $579.0 million (25.3% of revenues), as compared to $472.9 million (24.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP(*) gross profit amounted to $586.5 million (25.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $480.4 million (24.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Research and development expenses, net were $159.1 million (7.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $129.7 million  (6.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Marketing and selling expenses, net were $103.2 million (4.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $91.5 million (4.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

General and administrative expenses, net were $97.9 million (4.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $93.9 million (4.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2026 was $218.8 million (9.6% of revenues), as compared to $157.8 million (8.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP^(*) operating income was $237.5 million (10.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $175.1 million (8.9% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Financial expenses, net were $22.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $31.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in financial expenses, net in the second quarter of 2026 was mainly due to a reduction in the average debt.

Taxes on income were $32.7 million (effective tax rate of 16.4%) in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $7.1 million (effective tax rate of 5.6%) in the second quarter of 2025. The higher tax expense in the second quarter of 2026 was mainly driven by the implementation of the OECD Pillar II global minimum tax rules.

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GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2026 was $173.6 million (7.6% of revenues), as compared to $125.7 million (6.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025. The increase in net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2026 was in line with the increase in the Company's activity. Non-GAAP^(*) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2026 was $199.1 million (8.7% of revenues), as compared to $151.0 million (7.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2026 were $3.61, as compared to $2.69 in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP^(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $4.14 for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $3.23 for the second quarter of 2025.

The Company's order backlog as of June 30, 2026 totaled $32.0 billion. The increase in backlog during the quarter came mainly from Europe. Approximately 73% of the current backlog is attributable to orders outside of Israel. Approximately 42% of the order backlog is scheduled to be performed during the remainder of 2026 and 2027. 

Cash flow provided by operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $517.8 million, as compared to cash flow provided by operating activities of $304.0 million in the six months ended June 30, of 2025. The cash flow in the second quarter of 2026 was affected mainly by the strong increase in net income and an increase in contract liabilities.

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Impact of the recent conflicts in the Middle East on the Company:

The war which began on October 7, 2023, continued throughout most of 2025, with ceasefires agreed to between Israel and Lebanon involving the conflict with Hezbollah in November 2024, and, after an intensified period of conflict that lasted 12 days, a ceasefire was declared with Iran in June 2025. A ceasefire with Hamas was agreed to in January 2025, and a subsequent ceasefire with Hamas was agreed to in October 2025. On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran named "Operation Epic Fury" by the U.S., and "Operation Roaring Lion" by Israel, targeting key Iranian officials and targets. Iran launched attacks against Israel and at U.S. military bases across the region, including strikes in Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan. On March 2, 2026 Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel. After an intensified period of conflict that lasted 40 days, a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which was subsequently extended, took effect on April 8, 2026, and a separate ten–day cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, which was subsequently extended, began on April 16, 2026. On June 18, 2026, the U.S. and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Versailles providing for, among other things, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day period for further negotiations. On June 26, 2026, a trilateral ceasefire agreement was signed between Israel, the U.S. and Lebanon. In early July 2026, the U.S.-Iran MOU collapsed following Iranian attacks on merchant ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets; as of the date of this filing, hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have resumed. The current situation remains uncertain, including in light of violations of the ceasefire arrangements since they began.

Since the commencement of the war and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, Elbit Systems has experienced a continued material increase in the demand for its products and solutions from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) compared to the demand levels prior to the war. Such increased demand may continue and could generate material additional orders to the Company.

As a result of the war and the other conflicts in the Middle East, some of Elbit Systems' operations have experienced disruptions due to supply chain and operational constraints, including among others increases in transportation costs and delays due to factors such as the Houthi movement attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, material and component shortages and elevated prices, employee call-ups for reserve duty, limitations imposed by some countries on engagement with Israel and attacks on some of Elbit Systems' global facilities by anti-Israeli organizations.

Elbit Systems has taken various steps to protect its employees worldwide, to support increased production, to increase raw material and component inventories, to mitigate supply chain disruptions and to maintain business continuity. Following the ceasefire agreements described above, these operational effects on the Company have been reduced, however, such effects on the Company's performance could increase again, depending on future developments that are difficult to predict at this time, including the duration and scope of these conflicts and the continuity and stability of the ceasefire arrangements.

The Law for the Encouragement and Incentivization of Research and Development:

On March 31, 2026, the Knesset enacted the Law for the Encouragement and Incentivization of Research and Development 5786-2026 (the "R&D Law"). The R&D Law applies to qualifying R&D expenditures incurred at the beginning of the tax year starting January 1, 2026. The Company implemented the new R&D Law for the first time and recognized a cumulative year-to-date impact of approximately $40 million.

Recent Events:

On May 28, 2026, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $350 million from an international customer to deliver upgrades for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The program includes the integration of advanced Fire Control Systems, Electric Gun & Turret Drive Systems, Communication and Situational Awareness solutions, as well as Mid Life Upgrade package. The contract will be performed over a period of four years.

On July 20, 2026, the Company announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, has received multiple awards from U.S. Customs and Border Protection totaling over $370 million to enhance U.S. national security, with work to be performed through May 2029.

On August 6, 2026, the Company announced that at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on August 5, 2026 at the Company's offices in Haifa, the proposed resolutions described in the Proxy Statement to the Shareholders dated July 1, 2026 were approved by the required majority.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $1.00 per share. The dividend's record date is October 13, 2026. The dividend will be paid on October 26, 2026, after deduction of withholding tax, at the rate of 16.8%. 

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer questions.

To participate, please call one of the teleconferencing numbers that follow. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: 1-866-744-5399
Canada Dial-in Number: 1-866-485-2399
Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0644
International Dial-in Number: 972-3-918-0644

at 9:00 am Eastern Time; 6:00 am Pacific Time; 4:00 pm Israel Time

The conference call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' website at https://www.elbitsystems.com. An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.

Alternatively, for two days following the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers are: 1-888-782-4291 (US and Canada) or +972-3-925-5900 (Israel and International).

About Elbit Systems:

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $2,287.1 million in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and an order backlog of $32.0 billion as of such date.

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Consolidated balance sheets
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated statements of cash flows
Consolidated revenue distribution by geographical regions and by segments

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; including the duration and scope of the war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this press release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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Non-GAAP financial data:

The following Non-GAAP financial data, including Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP operating income, Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, is presented to enable investors to have additional information on our business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to our financial results. We believe such data provides useful information to investors and analysts by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of our financial results over time. The Non-GAAP adjustments exclude amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions that occurred mainly in prior periods, capital gains related primarily to the sale of investments, restructuring activities, Non-identified costs in respect to special circumstances, non-cash stock based compensation expenses, revaluations of investments in affiliated companies, non-operating foreign exchange gains or losses, one-time tax expenses, and the effect of tax on each of these items. We present these Non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they supplement and/or enhance management's, analysts' and investors' overall understanding of the Company's underlying financial performance and trends and facilitate comparisons among current, past, and future periods.

Specifically, management uses Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP operating income, and Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to measure the ongoing gross profit, operating profit and net income performance of the Company because the measure adjusts for more significant non-recurring items, amortization expenses of intangible assets relating to prior acquisitions, and non-cash expense which can fluctuate year to year.

We believe Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP operating income, and Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders are useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because they provide measures of the Company's ongoing performance that enable these users to perform trend analysis using comparable data.

Management uses Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share attributed to Company's shareholders to evaluate further adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders while considering changes in the number of diluted shares over comparable periods.

We believe Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share attributable to Company's shareholders is useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because it also enables these users to evaluate adjusted net income attributable to Company's shareholders on a per-share basis.

The Non-GAAP measures used by the Company are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. We believe that Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

Investors are cautioned that, unlike financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, Non-GAAP measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other companies. They should consider Non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

^(*)     While amortization of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the measures, the revenue of the acquired companies is reflected in the measures and the acquired assets contribute to revenue generation.

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