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Elbit Systems (DE:EB2)
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Elbit Systems (EB2) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 18, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
2.96
Last Year’s EPS
2.36
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Mar 17, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive operating and financial performance: double-digit revenue growth, record backlog and free cash flow, expanding margins, sizable contract wins (including advanced directed-energy programs), and a planned CapEx ramp to address capacity. Challenges include a Q4 aerospace revenue decline, near-term capacity and supply-chain pressures, working capital build, and timing uncertainty for some large international opportunities. Overall, the positives (broad-based growth, margin expansion, record backlog and cash generation, and large strategic contract awards) outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance
Management's guidance focused on capacity and investment to convert a record $28.1 billion backlog (up ~$5.5 billion year‑over‑year; ~72% from outside Israel; ~54% scheduled for 2026–27) into continued double‑digit growth rather than specific revenue targets: they plan to increase CapEx to ~ $300 million in 2026 (up from $225 million in 2025 and ~ $200 million average over the past five years) to expand factories (including Ramat Beka, with deliveries expected to begin soon) and ammunition and electronics production (some capacity co‑funded by customers); this build‑out is supported by strong cash generation (operating cash flow $778 million in 2025, free cash flow $553 million, +73% YoY) and sustained R&D investment (> $0.5 billion total; net R&D $517 million or 6.5% of revenues), with Europe (27% of 2025 revenues) flagged as a primary growth engine and a $1.00 per‑share dividend declared.
Record Revenue Milestones
Q4 2025 revenues increased 11% to $2.149 billion (first quarterly result > $2.0B). Full year 2025 revenues rose 16% to $7.939 billion from $6.828 billion in 2024.
Strong Segment Growth
Q4 segment performance: C4I & Cyber +19% (driven by radios and C2 systems), ISTAR & EW +39% (maritime and electro-optic, EW and counter-UAS), Land +22% (ammunition/munitions sales), Elbit Systems of America +9%; Aerospace declined -14%.
Expanded Profitability and Margins
GAAP operating income Q4 $192M (9.0% of revenues) vs $141M (7.3% prior year). Non-GAAP operating income Q4 $210M (9.8%) vs $157M (8.2%). Full year non-GAAP operating income $737M (9.3%) vs $550M (8.1%). Gross margins improved: GAAP Q4 24.7% vs 24.1%; non-GAAP Q4 25.0% vs 24.5%.
Significant EPS Expansion
GAAP diluted EPS Q4 $3.52 vs $2.00 prior-year quarter; non-GAAP diluted EPS Q4 $3.56 vs $2.66. Full year GAAP EPS $11.39 vs $7.18 and non-GAAP EPS $12.75 vs $8.76.
Record Backlog and International Diversification
Backlog grew to $28.1 billion, up ~$5.5 billion year-over-year (~24% YoY backlog growth). Approximately 72% of backlog from outside Israel; 54% of backlog scheduled for 2026-2027.
Material Free Cash Flow and Operating Cash Generation
Net cash from operating activities $778M in 2025 vs $535M in 2024. Free cash flow delivered $553M, up 73% from $320M in 2024.
Major Contract Wins and Technology Milestones
Secured IMOD contracts for airborne high-power laser fighter pod and helicopter solutions; won largest-ever international strategic contract (~$2.3B) and an earlier $1.6B European award. PULS launcher backlog exceeded $2B; multiple EW, DIRCM and Active Protection (Iron Fist) wins including NATO CV90 and U.S. Army Bradley follow-ons.
Capital Allocation and Dividend Increase
Board declared a $1.00 per share dividend (increase). Company invested $225M CapEx in 2025 and plans ~ $300M CapEx in 2026 to expand capacity; sustained R&D investment with net R&D expenses $517M (6.5% of revenues).
Improving Financial Efficiency
Financial expenses decreased to $138M in 2025 from $151M in 2024 (lower interest and debt). Effective tax rate declined to 9.9% from 11.4% due to valuation allowance releases and tax settlements.

Elbit Systems (DE:EB2) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:EB2 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 18, 2026
2026 (Q2)
2.96 / -
2.356
May 26, 2026
2026 (Q1)
2.61 / 2.93
2.05842.13% (+0.87)
Mar 17, 2026
2025 (Q4)
2.47 / 3.08
1.75276.00% (+1.33)
Nov 18, 2025
2025 (Q3)
2.14 / 2.45
1.5558.19% (+0.90)
Aug 13, 2025
2025 (Q2)
2.11 / 2.36
1.54152.84% (+0.81)
May 20, 2025
2025 (Q1)
1.88 / 2.06
1.44542.42% (+0.61)
Mar 18, 2025
2024 (Q4)
1.56 / 1.75
0.587198.51% (+1.16)
Nov 19, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.51 / 1.55
1.19130.15% (+0.36)
Aug 14, 2024
2024 (Q2)
1.34 / 1.54
1.22625.71% (+0.32)
May 28, 2024
2024 (Q1)
1.04 / 1.45
1.22617.86% (+0.22)
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DE:EB2 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 26, 2026
€653.65€735.05+12.45%
Mar 17, 2026
€775.15€867.43+11.90%
Nov 18, 2025
€434.16€431.38-0.64%
Aug 13, 2025
€371.26€394.54+6.27%
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