
ELBIT SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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Published: Aug 11, 2026, 07:18 AM
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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, ...
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