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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-06-01Cognyte to Report Q1 Earnings: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
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Cognyte to Report Q1 Earnings: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
Cognyte Software CGNT will release results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 on June 3. CGNT’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last two quarters by 900% and 250%, respectively. Let us see how CGNT is expected to fare in terms of revenues and earnings this time. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first-quarter 2027 earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The same for revenues is pinned at $105.3 million, indicating 10.2% jump from the year-ago actual. Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for CGNT this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. This is not the case here. CGNT currently has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Cognyte entered the fiscal first quarter following a year of double-digit growth and improving profitability. Revenues for fiscal 2026 surged 14.1%, driven by demand from repeat customers, as well as increases in new customers. Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 73%, while non-GAAP operating profit of $36.7 million more than doubled year over year. The company has already achieved its fiscal 2028 gross margin targets ahead of schedule, indicating strong execution. However, management has explicitly guided that the fiscal first quarter revenues will come in slightly below the fiscal fourth quarter levels, followed by sequential improvement each quarter. This is mostly aligned with the seasonality of the business. Driven by revenue trends, gross margin is also expected to fluctuate between quarters. Cognyte continues to have strong revenue visibility. Total RPO stood at $557.2 million, with a backlog of $433.4 million at the end of fiscal 2026. Total RPO is the sum of contract liabilities and backlog. As a result, the company now expects fiscal 2027 revenues to be $448 million (+/-3%) compared with $400 million in fiscal 2026. Demand trends remain strong. Cognyte operates in a domain shaped by rising geopolitical tensions, increasing cyber and hybrid threats, sophisticated, complex data and the need for real-time intell...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-29A Look At Elbit Systems (TASE:ESLT) Valuation After $1.4b Contract Win And Strong Quarterly Results
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A Look At Elbit Systems (TASE:ESLT) Valuation After $1.4b Contract Win And Strong Quarterly Results
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Elbit Systems (TASE:ESLT) is back in focus after securing a roughly US$1.4b military modernization contract with a European customer, alongside first quarter 2026 results showing double digit revenue and profit growth and a record order backlog. See our latest analysis for Elbit Systems. The military modernization contracts, record order backlog and stronger first quarter results have coincided with strong momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 5.95%, year to date share price return of 32.64% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 76.23%. If this defense contract win has you thinking about other potential beneficiaries of defense and security spending, it may be worth scanning 34 robotics and automation stocks With Elbit Systems trading at ₪2,470 against an average analyst price target of ₪3,324, the stock sits at a sizable implied discount. The key question for investors is whether this represents a genuine opportunity or whether the market is already accounting for the company’s future growth prospects. Elbit Systems last closed at ₪2,470, while the most followed narrative pegs fair value at about ₪1,828, using a 9.33% discount rate and detailed growth assumptions. Read the complete narrative. Want to see what kind of revenue path and margin lift need to play out for that backlog story to justify the valuation? The narrative leans on compounded earnings growth, rising profitability and a rich future earnings multiple that pushes Elbit Systems into territory usually reserved for high growth sectors. Curious how those moving parts fit together and what has to go right by 2028 for the numbers to stack up? Result: Fair Value of ₪1,828 (OVERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, this narrative can unwind quickly if global defense budgets normalize faster than expected or if large multiyear programs run into costly delays and execution issues. Find out about the key risks to this Elbit Systems narrative. While the narrative driven fair value lands at ₪1,828 and flags Elbit Systems as overvalued, the current P/E of 69.7x is below a fair ratio of 104.6x and slightly below a 71.4x peer average, yet above the 63.7x Asian Aerospace & Defense industry level. This raises the question o...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-27ESLT Q1 Earnings Call Points to a Bigger Europe Push
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ESLT Q1 Earnings Call Points to a Bigger Europe Push
Elbit Systems Ltd. ESLT used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to underline a message bigger than the quarter itself: record backlog, stronger European demand and a broader production buildout are giving management more confidence in sustained growth. Although the company is yet to provide formal guidance, executives sounded increasingly confident about mid-teens revenue growth, margin expansion, and further acquisition activity amid elevated defense demand across multiple regions. Chief financial officer Yaacov Kagan opened with the clearest headline from the quarter: backlog topped $30 billion for the first time, reaching $30.2 billion as revenues rose 15.5% to $2.19 billion. Non-GAAP operating margin also moved above 10%, meeting an internal target management had emphasized. That financial backdrop mattered because management framed it as evidence that demand is converting into profitable growth, not just order accumulation. Non-GAAP EPS rose to $3.87 from $2.57 a year earlier, while free cash flow increased to $210 million. The quarter also topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both major financial metrics, reporting adjusted EPS of $3.87 compared with the expected $3.44 and revenues of $2.19 billion compared with the expected $2.14 billion, based on the provided Zacks data. Elbit Systems Ltd. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Elbit Systems Ltd. Quote Chief executive officer Bezhalel Machlis made Europe the center of the strategic narrative. He pointed to a newly announced $1.4 billion European modernization contract and described the region as a major growth engine as customers accelerate procurement and force modernization. Kagan’s prepared remarks supported that view. Europe represented 23% of first-quarter revenues, and management said the shift in the region is profound, with strengthening demand trends. In Q&A, Machlis expanded that point, highlighting Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltics as especially active opportunity zones. He paired that with Elbit’s long-standing local-production model, saying the company’s network of subsidiaries helps it embed into national defense ecosystems. Management also made clear that capacity is now a strategic priority. Machlis said Elbit is increasing capital spending in Israel and Europe, with a new Southern Israel facility progressing, a Romanian unmanned aerial system site launched and the UTACS acquisit...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-26Elbit (ESLT) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
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Elbit (ESLT) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Elbit Systems (ESLT) reported $2.19 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.5%. EPS of $3.87 for the same period compares to $2.57 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.14 billion, representing a surprise of +2.37%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +12.5%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.44. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Elbit performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues by segments- Aerospace: $516.6 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $509.9 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.4%. Revenues by segments- C4I and Cyber: $256.7 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $242.63 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%. Revenues by segments- Intersegment revenue: $-146.1 million versus $-159.5 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -5.4% change. Revenues by segments- Land: $714.6 million compared to the $713.29 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +27.4% year over year. Revenues by segments- ESA: $423.9 million compared to the $426.53 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.9% year over year. Revenues by segments- ISTAR and EW: $423.1 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $405.27 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.2%. View all Key Company Metrics for Elbit here>>> Shares of Elbit have returned -6.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendatio...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-26Elbit Systems (ESLT) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
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Elbit Systems (ESLT) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Elbit Systems (ESLT) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +12.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of defense electronics would post earnings of $3.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.56, delivering a surprise of +10.22%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Elbit, which belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, posted revenues of $2.19 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.37%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.9 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Elbit shares have added about 32.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.2%. While Elbit has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Elbit was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) st...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-26Elbit Systems Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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Elbit Systems Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in Elbit Systems Ltd.? Here are five stocks we like better. Elbit Systems posted a strong Q1 2026, with revenue up 15.5% to $2.189 billion, GAAP diluted EPS up 42% to $3.34, and non-GAAP diluted EPS up 51% to $3.87. Operating margins and gross margins also improved, reflecting stronger demand and better product mix. Backlog hit a record $30.2 billion, up more than $7 billion year over year, and contract awards in the quarter topped $4 billion. Management also announced a new roughly $1.4 billion European modernization contract, reinforcing robust demand across defense markets. Growth is being driven by Land, C4I/Cyber and electronic warfare, with Europe described as a key growth engine. Elbit is also increasing investment in capacity, R&D and AI, while cash flow improved and the board raised the quarterly dividend to $1 per share. Defense Dividends: 3 Strong Performers That Are Raising Payouts Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management highlighting double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit and earnings per share, as well as a record backlog that surpassed $30 billion for the first time. Kobi Kagan, the company’s chief financial officer, said first-quarter revenue rose 15.5% to $2.189 billion, compared with $1.896 billion in the first quarter of 2025. He said the quarter’s revenue also exceeded the preceding fourth quarter, reflecting “the strong demand we are witnessing from our key markets.” → Voya Financial Grows Earnings Across All 3 Business Segments Elbit Systems Jumps on Record Earnings and a $1.6B Contract GAAP operating income increased to $205.1 million, or 9.4% of revenue, from $149.7 million, or 7.9% of revenue, a year earlier. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income was $222 million, or 10.1% of revenue, compared with $165.1 million, or 8.7% of revenue, in the prior-year period. GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 42% to $3.34 from $2.35, while non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 51% to $3.87 from $2.57. Kagan said gross margins expanded due to scale and product mix, with GAAP gross margin rising to 25.2% from 24.0% a year earlier. → SpaceX Gets the Attention, But These 4 Stocks Could Get the Returns Archer or Joby: Which Aviation Company Might Rise Fastest? Elbit’s backlog reached $30.2 billion as of March 31, 2026, up by more than $7 billion from the end of March 2025. Kagan said approxima...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-26Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Backlog Surge
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Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Backlog Surge
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue: Increased by 15.5% to $2.189 billion compared to $1.896 billion in Q1 2025. Backlog: Surpassed $30 billion for the first time, with approximately 71% generated from outside of Israel. GAAP Gross Margin: 25.2% of revenues, up from 24% in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP Gross Margin: 25.5%, compared to 24.3% in Q1 2025. GAAP Operating Income: $205.1 million or 9.4% of revenues, up from $149.7 million or 7.9% in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP Operating Income: $222 million or 10.1% of revenues, compared to $165.1 million or 8.7% in Q1 2025. Net R&D Expenses: $150.4 million or 6.9% of revenues, up from $114.3 million or 6.1% in Q1 2025. GAAP Diluted EPS: $3.34, up 42% from $2.35 in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP Diluted EPS: $3.87, up 51% from $2.57 in Q1 2025. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: $281 million, compared to $184 million in Q1 2025. Free Cash Flow: $210 million, up 30% from $161 million in Q1 2025. Dividend: $1 per share to be paid on July 6, 2026. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 1 Warning Sign with CSW. Is ESLT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: May 26, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported a strong quarter with double-digit growth in revenues, operating profit, and EPS. The company's backlog reached a record $30.2 billion, with significant contributions from international markets. Revenues increased by 15.5% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across key markets, particularly in Europe and Israel. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) achieved a non-GAAP operating margin exceeding 10%, reflecting strong execution and performance. The company is investing in advanced R&D initiatives, including AI capabilities, to support sustainable growth and maintain its leadership position. Despite strong financial performance, Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) faces increased R&D expenses, which rose to 6.9% of revenues. The company experienced a decrease in sales of medical devices, partially offsetting growth in other segments. Financial expenses, although reduced, still amounted to $32.2 million in the first quarter. The effective tax rate increased slightly to 13% compared to the previous year. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) is facing challenges in maintaining cost competitiveness and effective...
TranscriptFY2026 Q12026-05-26FY2026 Q1 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q1 earnings call transcript
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Elbit Systems' first quarter 2026 results conference call. All participants are at present in listen-only mode. Following management's formal presentation, instructions will be given for the question and answer session. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand over the call to Daniella Finn, Elbit Systems Vice President, Investor Relations. Daniela, please go ahead.
Thank you, Hila. Hello everyone, welcome to our first quarter 2026 earnings call. On the call with me today are Bezhalel Machlis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kobi Kagan, Chief Financial Officer, and myself, Daniella Finn, Vice President, Investor Relations. Before we begin, I would like to point out that the safe harbor statement in the company's press release issued earlier today also refers to the contents of this conference call. I would like to remind all listeners that the conference call today may contain forward-looking statements regarding the company and its subsidiaries' business. Actual future results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. As usual, we will provide you with both GAAP financial data as well as certain supplemental non-GAAP information. We believe that this non-GAAP information provides additional transparency to better understand the performance of the ongoing business.
You can find all the detailed GAAP financial data, as well as the non-GAAP information and the reconciliation, in today's press release. Kobi will begin by discussing the financial results, followed by Machlis, who will elaborate on the main events during the quarter and beyond. We will then turn the call over to a Q&A session. With that, I would like to now turn the call over to Kobi. Kobi, please go ahead.
Thank you, Daniela. Hello everyone, thank you for joining us today. We are pleased to report another strong quarter, delivering double-digit growth in revenues, operating profit, and EPS. Our backlog reached a new record, surpassing $30 billion for the first time, and we exceeded a 10% non-GAAP operating margin in line with our internal targets. These results reflect the strength of our execution and the outstanding performance of our global teams. Taking a closer look into the first quarter results. First quarter revenues increased by 15.5% to $2.189 billion, compared to $1.896 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This is the first quarter revenues were higher than those of the preceding fourth quarter, representing the strong demand we are witnessing from our key markets. For the first quarter of 2026, Europe contributed 23% of revenues, North America 20%, Asia-Pacific 16%, and Israel contributed 37% of revenues.
Europe continues to be a meaningful growth engine. The shift in Europe is profound, and we are seeing strengthening demand trends. In terms of quarterly revenues by segment, C4I and Cyber revenues increased by 17% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025, mainly due to sales of radio systems and command and control system sales in Europe. ISTAR and EW revenues increased by 17%, mainly due to increased sale of airborne high-power laser and electronic warfare systems. Land revenues increased by 27%, mainly to ammunition and munition sales in Israel and Europe. Elbit Systems of America revenues increased by 5%, mainly due to the increase in sales of night vision system, which were partially offset by a decrease in sales of medical devices.
Aerospace revenues increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025, mainly due to project mix. GAAP gross margin in the first quarter was 25.2% of revenues, compared to 24% in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter was 25.5%, compared to the first quarter of 2025 at 24.3%. Gross margins have expanded due to scale and product mix. GAAP operating income in the first quarter was $205.1 million, or 9.4% of revenues, as compared to $149.7 million, or 7.9% of revenues in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP operating income was $222 million, or 10.1% of revenues in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $165.1 million, or 8.7% of revenues in the first quarter of 2025. The operating expense breakdown for the first quarter of 2026 was as follows.
Net R&D expenses were $150.4 million, or 6.9% of revenues, as compared to $114.3 million, or 6.1% of revenues in the first quarter of 2025. Elbit continues to prioritize investment in advanced R&D initiatives, including AI capabilities, to support sustainable, profitable growth and strengthen our leadership position in the years ahead. Elbit is focusing its R&D on cutting-edge battlefield technologies. Key initiatives include counter UAS solutions spearheaded by higher power laser, advanced autonomous airborne, naval and land platforms, multispectral sensing and advanced precision and standoff munitions. Marketing and selling expenses were $100.9 million or 4.6% of revenues in the first quarter of 2026, similar to $100.9 million or 5.3% of revenues in the first quarter of 2025. G&A expenses were $95.7 million or 4.3% of revenues in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to $89.4 million or 4.7% of revenues in the same period last year.
Financial expenses were $32.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to $39 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in financial expenses in the first quarter of 2026 was mainly due to a reduction in the average debt. Taxes on income were $22.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to $16.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2026 was 13% compared to 13.9% in the first quarter of 2025. GAAP diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2026 was $3.34, up 42%, as compared to $2.35 in the first quarter of 2025. Our non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.87 in the first quarter of 2026, up 51%, as compared to $2.57 in the first quarter of 2025.
Our backlog of orders as of March 31st, 2026, was $30.2 billion, more than $7 billion higher than the backlog at the end of March 31st, 2025. Approximately 71% of the current backlog was generated from outside of Israel. Approximately 49% of the backlog at the end of March is scheduled to be performed during the remainder of 2026 and in 2027, while the rest is scheduled to be performed during 2028 and beyond. The increase in backlog during the quarter came mainly from Israel. Net cash provided by operating activities in the quarter was $281 million as compared to $184 million in the quarter ended March 31st, 2025. Cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 was affected mainly by the strong increase in net income and an increase in contract liabilities.
During the first quarter of 2026, we delivered $210 million of free cash flow, up 30% from $161 million free cash flow generated in the first quarter of 2025. The board of directors has declared a dividend of $1 per share to be paid on July 6th, 2026. I will now turn the call over to Mr. Machlis, Elbit President and CEO. Bezhalel, please go ahead.
Thank you, Kobi. Following our strong financial performance, as Kobi just highlighted, the quarter was also characterized by high level of new business and contract awards for Elbit totaling over $4 billion, almost double the quarterly revenues. Our backlog reached a record level exceeding the $30 billion mark for the first time. This morning we announced that Elbit was awarded a new contract valued approximately $1.4 billion from a European customer for extensive military modernization programs. The modernized programs will provide improved maneuverability and survivability spanning the entire battle domain. The state-of-the-art solutions to be delivered include a variety of uncrewed autonomous solutions, enhanced networked land electronic warfare, precision-guided munition, artillery, and air-to-ground coupled with electro-optical designating and reconnaissance systems, all networked by software-defined radios. This solution will improve the nation's operational effectiveness towards becoming an advanced and modern army.
The contract will be performed over a period of five years. This contract reflects the breadth and attractiveness of Elbit Systems defense portfolio, as well as our ability to deliver both highly capable best-in-class systems and comprehensive integrated solutions tailored to evolving operational needs. With demand rising well above historical level, we continue to focus on execution via expanding our production capabilities. We are scaling production capacity and investing in innovation to convert the strong demand into sustained revenue growth. As previously mentioned, we are increasing our CapEx investment as we continue to build additional capacity, mainly in Israel and in Europe. The increase in CapEx is driven by a disciplined and careful ROI analysis. The production facility in southern Israel is advancing well.
We recently announced the launch of new unmanned aerial system facility in Romania, marking another milestone in the company ongoing expansion across Europe and its long-standing partnership with the Romanian defense industry. We also completed the acquisition of UTACS, the U.K. facility in the U.K. We are further expanding our production facilities in other locations across Europe. Operating growth has highlighted rising demand for advanced defense solutions across Elbit Systems's portfolio, including precision-guided ammunition, unmanned aerial system, ISR solution, electronic warfare, and protection system. It is also creating a growing pipeline of opportunities as customers accelerate procurement and modernization efforts. Elbit started the year with numerous announcements. These include two important contracts for our APS solution, the Iron Fist. The first contract was an order for the U.S. Bradley armored vehicle. This ranged for a sum of over $200 million.
The second APS contract was for the CV90 combat vehicle to a NATO country. In January, we secured a contract to equip a nation customer with an advanced EW and DIRCM self-protect solution for helicopters worth $275 million. An award of $277 million was received for 30-millimeter turret ammunition by international customer. In April, we were awarded a $750 million contract for PULS rocket launchers to the Hellenic Armed Forces. Order environment in Europe continues to be especially strong, followed by Asia. Our backlog provides increased visibility to a continued strong revenue growth momentum. During the quarter, we continued to receive new orders from the Israeli MoD. These include integrated advanced command and control systems, avionics, EW systems, and advanced anti-missile system for the 12 CH-53 new helicopters valued at $130 million.
An additional multi-year order was received for supplying ammunition to the IDF for $183 million, strengthening the IDF's capabilities during challenging times. We also secured over $100 million in contracts for the next generation of Digital Ground Army program and border defense capabilities for the Israeli MoD. Elbit was also awarded a contract to supply helmet displays and tracking system for the Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter fleet to enhance operational capabilities and flight safety. In May, we signed a contract for the IMOD for the development of an extended range capability for the F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The new capability is expecting to extend the aircraft's operational range, reduce reliance on aerial refueling, and enhance operational flexibility across long-range missions. This contract could create additional opportunities for Elbit in the area of F-35 range extension worldwide. Elbit Systems of America continued to win significant contracts.
In March, the U.S. Army awarded ESA a contract to establish a new class of soldier capability, the Soldier Borne Mission Command, or SBMC. This is a crucial night vision system for the modern battlefield, which will be worn by war fighters who are able to decide and act in milliseconds. The contract, valued at $120 million, will enable Elbit Systems of America to develop the SBMC that will redefine how soldiers operate, connect, and dominate in complex battle environments. We believe this could be a revolution in soldier lethality built for the speed and complexity of modern combat. In May, we received a delivery order valued approximately $212 million for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular, ENVG-B, systems for the U.S. Army, which delivers expected through 2028.
While the Army has historically split ENVG production among multiple vendors, Elbit Systems of America was selected as the sole prime supplier for this award. Elbit has always prided itself on its strong partnership. I was honored to take part recently in two significant signing ceremonies in Germany. The first for our new JV with KNDS, which will enable the two companies to deliver the advanced EuroPULS rocket launchers, not only to Germany, but across Europe. The second signing ceremony was with TKMS. We have now announced two separate cooperation with TKMS, a German-based submarine shipyard, which will further expand our reach across Europe. In this recent agreement with TKMS, Elbit was once again chosen due to a strong EW capability across platforms, and for its maritime vessels in particular.
During the quarter, Elbit Systems has continued to advance its innovation agenda, prioritizing investment in next generation R&D initiatives with a growing focus on AI-driven capabilities. These efforts, supported through a combination of internal funding and strategic partnership, are driving the development of advanced solutions and strengthening our ability to address evolving operational requirements. Elbit employees are the driving force behind the innovation and the results, shaping the company's future with passion and commitment every day, and for this, I'm very grateful. Elbit enters 2026 with strong momentum and solid foundation for the future. With a record backlog, ongoing technology progress, expanding capacity, and highly committed global team, we are well-positioned to sustain our growth trajectory and create lasting value for our shareholders. With that, I will be happy to take your questions.
Thank you. The first question is from Seth Seifman of J.P. Morgan. Please go ahead.
Hey, thanks very much. Good morning, nice results. Wanted to start off asking about how your expectations for orders have changed for the year, especially perhaps as a result of the current conflict. We saw a lot of growth out of Israel in the quarter, perhaps the outlook for that segment has changed. If you could speak to that would be great.
Thank you. Our funnel of orders has never been so strong. We see growing potential for us in many regions. Of course, we see growing potential for us in the U.S. market. We also saw a growing strong momentum of new opportunities for us in Europe, mainly in Germany, in Scandinavia, in the Baltics, but also in other places all over the continent. Of course, we also see growing potential for us here in Israel, as well as in the Gulf countries, and also in countries in the Far East around China. Each region is different with its requirements. We have a very wide portfolio. Our strategy is based on two main pillars. One, where we have a very wide portfolio, and we are very vertical. The second element is we are local.
We have dozens of subsidiaries in many countries, and we are part of the ecosystem in each country, and we are willing to share our technology and IP from Israel between the subsidiaries and to create jobs and to be part of the local ecosystem in each country. To try to sum it up, we see growing potential for the company, and I believe that the backlog will continue to grow.
Okay. Excellent. Maybe just as a follow-up, if we think about the balance sheet and capital deployment, a very healthy net cash position at this time. Even with a conservative amount of leverage, that would still leave a fair amount of cash for the company to deploy. How are you thinking about the opportunities to use the balance sheet a bit more?
Thank you, Seth. As you mentioned, we have a very strong balance sheet, but we maintain very strict capital deployment. We first prioritizing R&D, as we are doing almost 7% of our revenue in R&D, of self-funded R&D, which is, as you know, almost or more than double than the average peers. Secondly, we are increasing our CapEx investment to meet the high demand that we see in the markets. We announced recently that we doubled the dividend payout to investors from $0.50 to $1 a share.
On that, we are very keen to do acquisitions. We are looking actively in markets. In the first quarter, we announced an acquisition of U-TacS, which is a UAV company in the U.K. We will have further announcements on acquisitions as we dynamically looking for new acquisitions to enhance our portfolio.
All right, great. Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thanks, Seth.
The next question is from Kristine Liwag of Morgan Stanley. Please go ahead.
Hey, good morning, Bootsy, Kobi, and Daniella. I guess good afternoon to you guys. I was wondering, you talked about with this conflict we're seeing anti-UAS systems is even more critical. I was wondering, in addition to the developments you're making in directed energy, can you talk about what else is in your anti-UAS portfolio? Also in this kind of a conflict that we're seeing, how relevant or cost competitive are your platforms versus what's available? As demand materializes for something like this, when can you start delivering incremental ones, if you were to get sovereign orders?
Thank you. We are investing quite a lot in energy weapons. High-power laser is just one of them. We are progressing very well on developing the high-power laser. Actually, we already delivered power laser source to the ground solution here in Israel. In parallel, we are leading a development of an airborne high-power laser. Many hundreds of engineers are working on the development of this system currently in Israel, and you will start seeing deliveries of sub-elements or partial deliveries quite soon from this new development. I believe that such a system can change the entire way countries will defeat drones and UAVs and cruise missiles and even additional threats. This is only one part of our counter-drone solution.
We have many sensors which are helping us to build an enemy picture to understand exactly where the threat is, where it's coming from, and where it's heading to based on radar that we are developing and manufacturing based on seeking capabilities based on electro-optics, all managed by a strong AI algorithms. We have several effectors. High-power energy is just one of them. We have different jammers, we have kinetic solutions and others, and actually all, once again, all managed by AI. It's part of our counter-drone solution. We are already deploying counter-drone solutions in Israel as well as in Europe, and we believe that this segment will continue to grow for us in the future.
Morning, Christine. As to your other questions, we are determined to be cost competitive and cost effective to meet our customers' expectations. This is a major issue in the company to maintain cost effectiveness. As to the capacity increase, we meet now huge demand, a flash of demand that we see from different markets, as Bootsy mentioned. This is why we decided on the CapEx increase in the company, to meet this very high demand.
Great. Super helpful. I think following up on Seth's question on the significant orders that you received and also, you've got a record backlog now. When we look at the growth profile of Elbit, you guys have been very consistent about having a reasonable growth that's sustainable. As we look at geopolitical trends today, it seems like the cost of sovereignty globally is going up. How do you think about what the company size of revenue could be three to five years from now, especially as you look to deliver on this record backlog, you increase your capacity. In three years or in five years, could we see revenue potentially double? That's kind of what you did over the past five years. Revenue almost doubled there. Just want to see if those are possible based on what you have in the pipeline in front of you.
As you know, Christine, we don't give guidance. We maintain what we told you and the market that our internal target is to have around mid-teens revenue growth this year. Also with the high demand that we see in our market and our conversion effectiveness, we see the same for next year. Other than that, it would be hard for us to predict.
I would like to add to that saying that we see a huge funnel ahead of us of new opportunities and we are working hard to make this funnel part of our future backlog. I believe that the company will continue to bring significant new orders like the one we brought today, and will continue to grow its revenues also in the future. We continue to work also on our bottom line. We hope to continue to improve the OP numbers as well.
Expanding margins is a key priority to the company, and we're committed internally to do that.
Great. Thank you very much.
Thanks, Christine. The next question is from Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies. Please go ahead.
Good morning, guys, and thank you so much for the time and great quarter.
Thank you.
Maybe just on Q1, off to a great start up 16% on revenues between Land, ISR, and C4I, all up double digits. I guess, how do you think about the demand environment evolving for the rest of the year? Where are you seeing trends better than your expectations?
Good morning, Sheila. We expect the segments to perform in the rest of the year with Land leading the segments in revenue expansion, as we see the strong demand predominantly for Land projects and programs. We see also very strong ISR and C4I demand, and also we're very pleased with Elbit Systems of America performance, both on the top line and more than that on the bottom line of increasing and expanding margins consistently. This is for our projection for the rest of the year.
Got it. Maybe just continuing on the backlog and CapEx comments a little bit. Kobi, I don't know if you could elaborate a bit more on the capacity. Elbit has been investing a decade plus in advance. Can you talk about the capacity investments today and how we should think about the medium-term outlook for CapEx and just what you're facilitators for at the moment?
We have invested a lot in the new one ERP systems, which we inaugurated four years ago, and it's now company-wide ERP system. Without this system, we cannot reach any of these performance numbers. This is done. This investment is behind us. We also invest heavily in AI performance and solutions. This is a key priority for investment. Then we are increasing our investment mostly in the Land domain facilities, which we heavily invest in. On top of that, we are highly investing in robotics and automation to be more efficient and to deliver better task results to our customers. Trying to sum it up, we are keen to do around 3% of revenues in CapEx investment in the near future.
Got it. Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thanks, Sheila.
The next question is from Ron Epstein of Bank of America. Please go ahead.
Hey. Good afternoon, guys. I hope you're doing well.
Thanks.
Thanks, Ron.
If you could talk to maybe the supply chain as you ramp, you've got a pretty aggressive ramp ahead of you. Where are you seeing any choke points, shortages? Can you get enough energetics, materials, labor? How's that all going as you ramp?
Thank you, Ron. Good morning. I believe that we were able to resolve all our supply chain issues. We had supply chain issues until a year ago or even less than that. I don't see currently any bottlenecks in supply chain. We have enough material, including energetics. We are also very vertical. Important to mention that part of our strategy is to be very vertical. We try to control our destiny as much as we can. We have several suppliers for each element which we are buying outside from the company. We have also invested also in inventories in some cases, mainly in energetics. I don't see currently the supply chain as a bottleneck for the company growth.
Got it. How about on the labor front?
Also on labor, I must say is that we have recruited about 2,000 people last year, and we are about to recruit the same amount of people also this year in Israel as well as abroad. Currently, we have about 24,000 employees, out of them 40,000 here in Israel and about 10,000 abroad. Out of them, about 7,000 engineers. We are able to offer to our employees very challenging work and with a lot of meaning, and also an ability to change positions between the different domains in the company, which increase the opportunities. Currently, we don't face major issues in recruiting people, not in Israel as well as not abroad.
Got it. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Ron.
Thank you, Ron.
Before I ask Mr. Machlis to go ahead with his closing statement, I would like to remind participants that a replay of this call will be available two hours after the conference ends. In the U.S., please call 1-888-782-4291. In Israel, please call 03-925-5900, and internationally, please call 972-3-925-5900. A replay of the call will also be available on the company's website, www.elbitsystems.com. Mr. Machlis, would you like to make a concluding statement?
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for your continued interest and support. Have a good day, and goodbye.
Thank you. This concludes the Elbit Systems Ltd. first quarter 2026 results conference call. Thank you for your participation. You may go ahead and disconnect.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-22Elbit Systems to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
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Elbit Systems to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Elbit Systems ESLT is scheduled to release first-quarter 2026 results on May 26, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 10.2% in the last reported quarter. Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results. Elbit Systems entered 2026 with strong momentum, and the company’s first-quarter 2026 results are expected to benefit from its record order backlog, expanding international defense demand and improving profitability.The company’s quarterly results are expected to benefit from the continued investment in advanced technologies and production capacity. Elbit Systems has continued strengthening its presence in Europe, the United States, and Asia, as governments increase investments in advanced defense technologies, battlefield digitization, electronic warfare, ammunition, counter-UAS systems, and air-defense capabilities. The company is expected to have benefited from the rising defense spending, growing geopolitical tensions and modernization programs. In the first quarter, Elbit Systems completed the acquisition of UAV???Tactical???Systems???Ltd. (“UTACS”), a move that enhances the company’s presence in the expanding European defense and unmanned aerial systems sector. The acquisition provides Elbit Systems with stronger integration into the UK and broader NATO defense network, enabling it to develop, produce, and maintain sophisticated tactical UAV solutions within Europe for regional military customers. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.44 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 33.9%.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $2.14 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 12.8%. Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Elbit Systems this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as you will see below. Elbit Systems Ltd. price-eps-surprise | Elbit Systems Ltd. Quote Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Teledyne Technologies Inc. TDY reported first-...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-20Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Elbit (ESLT) Q1 Earnings
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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Elbit (ESLT) Q1 Earnings
The upcoming report from Elbit Systems (ESLT) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $3.44 per share, indicating an increase of 33.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $2.14 billion, representing an increase of 12.8% year over year. Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period. Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock. While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights. With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Elbit metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street. It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues by segments- Aerospace' will reach $509.90 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.1%. The consensus estimate for 'Revenues by segments- C4I and Cyber' stands at $242.63 million. The estimate points to a change of +10.3% from the year-ago quarter. According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues by segments- Land' should come in at $713.29 million. The estimate points to a change of +27.2% from the year-ago quarter. The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues by segments- ESA' at $426.53 million. The estimate points to a change of +5.5% from the year-ago quarter. Analysts forecast 'Revenues by segments- ISTAR and EW' to reach $405.27 million. The estimate points to a change of +12.3% from the year-ago quarter. View all Key Company Metrics for Elbit here>>> Shares of Elbit have experienced a change of -10.9% in the past month compared to the +3.3% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), ESLT is expected to outperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> . Want the lat...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-27Elbit Systems to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 26, 2026
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Elbit Systems to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 26, 2026
The Company will host a Conference Call to discuss its financial results on May 26, 2026 at 9:00am ET HAIFA, Israel, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it will publish its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Results Conference Call The Company will host a conference call on May 26, 2026, at 9:00am 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 dial-in numbers below: US Dial-in Number: 1-866-744-5399 Canada Dial-in Number: 1-866-485-2399 Israel Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644 International Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644 at 9:00am Eastern Time; 6:00am Pacific Time; 4:00pm Israel Time This call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' website at http://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 (U.S. 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 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $7,938.6 million in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 and an order backlog of $28.1 billion as of such date. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels. Company Contact: Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, Executive VP - CFO Tel: +972-77-2946663 [email protected] Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations Tel: +972-77-2948984 [email protected] Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand Tel: +972-77-2947602 [email protected] This press release may contain forward–looking statements (withi...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-03-18Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
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Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue: Q4 2025 revenue increased by 11% to $2.149 billion; full year 2025 revenue increased by 16% to $7.939 billion. Segment Revenue Growth: C4I and Cyber up 19%, ISTAR & EW up 39%, Land up 22%, Elbit Systems of America up 9%, Aerospace down 14% in Q4 2025. Gross Margin: Q4 2025 GAAP gross margin was 24.7%; full year 2025 GAAP gross margin was 24.4%. Operating Income: Q4 2025 GAAP operating income was $192 million; full year 2025 GAAP operating income was $671 million. EPS: Q4 2025 GAAP diluted EPS was $3.52; full year 2025 GAAP diluted EPS was $11.39. Backlog: As of December 31, 2025, backlog was $28.1 billion, up $5.5 billion from 2024. Free Cash Flow: 2025 free cash flow was $553 million, up 73% from 2024. Dividend: Declared a dividend of $1 per share for 2025. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 8 Warning Signs with TSAT. Is ESLT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: March 17, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported double-digit growth in revenues, operating profit, EPS, and backlog for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. The company's backlog increased by $5.5 billion, reaching $28.1 billion, with 72% of it generated from international customers. Record free cash flow was generated in 2025, surpassing the $0.5 billion mark, with a 73% increase from the previous year. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) secured significant contracts, including a $2.3 billion strategic solution contract and a $1.6 billion defense solutions contract for European countries. The company continues to invest heavily in R&D, focusing on advanced AI capabilities and disruptive technologies, ensuring future growth and market leadership. Aerospace revenue decreased by 14% in the fourth quarter of 2025, mainly due to lower sales in training and simulation in Europe. Despite the strong backlog, the company faces challenges in meeting high demand due to capacity constraints, necessitating significant CapEx investments. The effective tax rate decreased to 9.9% in 2025 from 11.4% in 2024, which may indicate potential tax-related uncertainties. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:ESLT) is heavily reliant on the Israeli Ministry of Defense for some R&D funding, which could pose risks if funding priorities change. Th...

