Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) Q2 2026 Earnings: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses Amidst Strong Defense Sector Performance
- Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) reported Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) of $3.61, slightly missing analyst estimates of $3.69.
- Revenue for the quarter reached $2.29 billion, exceeding expectations of $2.25 billion, supported by a $32.0 billion order backlog.
- The defense technology company maintains robust financial health with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 and a solid current ratio of 1.41.
Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) is an international high-technology company focused on the defense sector. On August 11, 2026, the company reported its financial results for the second quarter. These reports provide investors with a look into the company's financial performance over the recent period.
Elbit Systems announced earnings per share (EPS) of $3.61. This figure, as highlighted by PR Newswire, represents the company's GAAP net EPS. However, it fell slightly short of the Wall Street analyst consensus estimate of $3.69 per share. EPS shows how much profit the company makes for each share of its stock.
On the other hand, Elbit Systems' quarterly revenue for the period was a strong point. Elbit Systems reported revenues of $2.29 billion, which surpassed the analyst expectation of $2.25 billion. This positive revenue performance is supported by a significant order backlog of $32.0 billion, indicating a strong pipeline for future sales.
From a financial health perspective, Elbit Systems maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. This suggests the company relies more on its own funds rather than borrowing to finance its operations. Its liquidity also appears solid, with a current ratio of 1.41, showing it has enough assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
The company's valuation is reflected in its trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 65.89. The P/E ratio is a metric used to see how the stock price compares to its earnings. A higher P/E can suggest that investors expect higher earnings growth in the future.