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Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security, and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms, or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company markets its systems and products as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor to government, defense, and homeland security contractors world wide.

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As tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, U.S. Stock futures inch lower on Wednesday evening, compounded by the Fed&#8217;s decision to hold rates steady, while warning of lower economic growth and persistent inflation.
The&nbsp;S&amp;P 500 Futures are down 0.32%, trading at 6,014.75, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 21,840.50, down 0.48%, and finally Dow Futures, trading at 42,398.00, down 0.27%, at the time of writing this.
This comes amid a Situation Room meeting held in the White House on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. It is still unclear what was discussed during the meeting or who was in attendance, according <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/live-blog/israel-iran-live-updates-trump-weighs-us-strike-khamenei-rcna213665">to</a> a report by NBC News. 
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Earlier in the day, when asked if the U.S. would strike Iran in support of Israel&#8217;s ongoing campaign, President Donald Trump remained undecided, telling reporters, &#8220;I may do it, I may not do it.&#8221;
Meanwhile, defense stocks and ETFs continue their volatile streak with no clarity just yet on American involvement in this new geopolitical conflict.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.39%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.45%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.88%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.60%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.34%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+56.51%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.86%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.42%</td>
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Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, with Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 down 0.74%, trading at 38,598, led by shipping, exports, and electronics companies.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.14%, trading at 98.046 against a basket of global currencies, following the Fed&#8217;s decision to keep rates steady in the short term.
Thursday is a market holiday due to Juneteenth. So, no economic events or major corporate earnings calls are scheduled for the day.
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As Trump Weighs Options On Iran — Dow Futures Slip, Defense Stocks Tick Up In After-Hours Session

The Israel Defense Forces launched coordinated strikes against Iranian nuclear and weapons facilities near Tehran using more than 50 fighter jets, escalating Middle East tensions that have already boosted defense sector equities and oil prices.
What Happened: The IDF confirmed Tuesday it targeted a uranium centrifuge production site in Tehran designed to expand Iran&#8217;s nuclear enrichment capabilities. 
Intelligence Directorate guidance enabled precision strikes on multiple weapons manufacturing facilities producing ground-to-ground and surface-to-air missile components.
&#8220;The Iranian regime enriches uranium intended for nuclear weapons development,&#8221; the IDF stated, emphasizing that civilian nuclear programs don&#8217;t require such enrichment levels. 
The operation specifically targeted raw materials and assembly components for missiles Iran has launched toward Israel.
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Why It Matters: Defense contractors rallied in after-hours trading following the strikes. Israel&#8217;s Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) rose 1.12% after hours, while RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) climbed 0.72%.
The broader defense sector saw after-hours gains, with Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) rising 1.06% and Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) up 0.60%. Defense-focused ETFs also advanced, as the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) added 0.38%, while the Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) gained 0.39%
President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45988507/trump-demands-irans-uncoditional-surrender-stock-futures-remain-steady-defense-shares-trade-higher-in-after-hours-trading">dismissed ceasefire speculation</a>, telling reporters aboard Air Force One he seeks &#8220;a real end&#8221; to Iran&#8217;s nuclear program with Tehran abandoning it &#8220;entirely.&#8221; His Truth Social posts called for Iran&#8217;s &#8220;unconditional surrender&#8221; while threatening Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader.
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U.S. stock futures remain unfazed by President Donald Trump&#8217;s calls for an &#8220;Unconditional Surrender&#8221; by Iran on Tuesday night, as tensions continued to flare in the Middle East.
Starting with the S&amp;P 500 Futures, which trades at 6,045.00, up 0.11%, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 21,986.00, up 0.14%, and Dow Jones Futures up 0.06%, trading at 42,581.00, at the time of writing this.
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Stock futures are largely flat despite escalating tensions between the United States and Israel versus Iran, amid Trump&#8217;s increasingly fiery rhetoric, stating that the U.S. knows exactly where Iran&#8217;s &#8220;Supreme Leader&#8221; was hiding, and adding that he was an &#8220;easy target,&#8221; in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
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In a subsequent post, Trump once again did not mince words and called for an &#8220;UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!&#8221; by Iran. This comes just a day after he said that a cease-fire between Israel and Iran was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45968002/trump-says-israel-iran-ceasefire-not-on-the-table-left-g7-early-for-a-much-bigger-reason-spy-qqq">not on the table</a>, and that he was seeking &#8220;a real end&#8221; to Iran&#8217;s nuclear issue.
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Defense stocks and ETFs have continued to rally after hours, as tensions continued to escalate, with California-based Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), which provides defense engineering and communications solutions, rising 0.60% after hours.
Others, such as Israel&#8217;s Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) and RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), have rallied by 1.12%% and 0.60%, respectively, in after-hours trading.
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<td>Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1.12%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.81%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+73.00%</td>
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<td>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.60%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+17.18%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+63.87%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.60%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.96%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.68%</td>
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<td>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.72%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.79%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+27.99%</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1.06%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.63%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.60%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.03%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+57.56%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1.54%</td>
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Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, with Japan&#8217;s Benchmark Nikkei 225 up 0.71% in early morning trade, at 38,808, with companies focused on the domestic market leading the way.
Brent crude oil futures are down 0.04%, trading at 76.40 a barrel, marking a steep 19% ascent since the beginning of this month, after hitting a 52-week low of $58.4 a barrel in early May.
The&nbsp;U.S. Dollar Index&nbsp;(DXY) is holding steady at 98.724, down 0.10%, even as volatilities and geopolitical risks continue to weigh.
Investors on Wednesday will be closely watching the outcome of the FOMC meeting, followed by a press conference by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors will also be keenly eyeing the Initial Jobless Claims, Housing Starts, and Building Permit reports during the day.
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Trump Demands Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' — Stock Futures Remain Steady, Defense Shares Trade Higher In After-Hours Trading

Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Israel late Friday local time, triggering a wave of retaliatory fire and igniting fears of a broader conflict. The strikes marked the start of what Iranian state media called "The Hard Retaliation," a direct response to Israeli air raids on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">more than 200 targets.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/13/trump-urges-iran-to-reach-nuclear-deal-before-there-is-nothing-left-.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNBC</a>, video footage showed missiles striking Tel Aviv while Israeli defense systems were activated to intercept the barrage. The Israel Defense Forces urged civilians to take shelter immediately.
The IDF earlier confirmed the launch of "Operation Rising Lion," striking Iranian nuclear and military facilities in Isfahan and Natanz to degrade long-range missile capabilities.
NBC News reported that Israeli Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the operation was aimed at preventing Iran from retaliating with drones or missiles. Explosions were also reported near Iran's Fordo nuclear site, with state media confirming the death of IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami.
Israel's Defense Ministry claimed most IRGC leadership was killed, but CNBC could not independently verify this. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retribution, stating that Iran's response would not be "half-measured."
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Despite mounting violence, a U.S. official said Friday morning that the U.S. remained open to talks. However, Iran later suspended nuclear negotiations originally scheduled in Oman for the weekend.
Trump, speaking earlier Friday, urged Tehran to reach a deal "before there is nothing left." The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no radiation spikes at targeted sites.
Amid surging <a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45931068/missiles-and-firewalls-defense-stocks-surge-as-israel-iran-tensions-ignite">Middle East volatility</a>, defense and cybersecurity stocks are rallying as investors respond to the unfolding conflict between Israel and Iran.
Shares of Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) jumped as much as 7% on Friday. Elbit alone gained 77% year-to-date, fueled by growing demand for missile defense and drone technology.
The escalation also elevated cybersecurity concerns, sending names like CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) into sharper focus. Governments are reportedly rushing to reinforce digital infrastructure amid fears of Iranian retaliation.
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles At Israel, Tel Aviv Struck

In the high-stakes chess game of Middle East geopolitics, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">Israel's airstrikes on Iran's</a> nuclear and drone facilities appear to have lit a fuse under defense and cybersecurity stocks.
As Tehran rattles sabers and markets quiver, the S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 1.1% post-strikes. Savvy investors are, however, eyeing a fortress of opportunity in companies that thrive when tensions soar. 
Defense plays such as Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) stock was up over 6.26% during day trading by Friday noon, Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) (aka Raytheon Technologies) was up almost 3% and Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) was up 7.43%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Missile Defense: The New Gold Rush</h2>
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies are stealing the spotlight, with their missile defense systems, like Israel's Arrow, poised to win contracts.
Israel's precision strikes, which <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/13/sounds-of-explosions-heard-in-irans-capital-tehran">targeted</a> Iran's military and nuclear sites supplying Houthi rebels, have left a gap that Western tech is itching to fill.
Israel-based Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>), a drone and defense electronics darling, saw its shares jump 10.57% over the past five days alone. The stock has gained 21.51% over the past month and 77% YTD.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cyber Shields Up: Digital Warfare Heats Up</h2>
But it's not just hardware. Cyber warfare is the new battlefield, and Iran's vow to retaliate has cybersecurity firms like Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) on high alert. 
Israel's Stuxnet legacy looms large, hinting at digital skirmishes ahead. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>), another Israeli gem, is buzzing with about 20% stock spike YTD, as governments and corporations scramble to fortify digital walls. 
For investors, it's a rare two-for-one: defense offers recession-proof stability, while cybersecurity rides a secular growth wave. 
But beware &#8211; Lockheed Martin's lofty 20.23x P/E and potential de-escalation could cool the rally. Still, with Trump's pro-defense stance and Middle East volatility, these stocks are a hedge worth betting on. 
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Movers

Trading Ideas

Missiles And Firewalls: Defense Stocks Surge As Israel-Iran Tensions Ignite

Reported Earlier, Elbit Systems Prices $512M Public Offering Of 1.37M Shares At $375 Each To Fund Corporate Growth

General

Elbit Systems Announces Public Offering of 1.365M Shares

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) shares are trading higher in the premarket on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45512363/elbit-systems-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected first-quarter 2025 results</a>.
The revenue for the quarter stood at $1.9 billion, beating the consensus of $1.69 billion.
Adjusted EPS rose to&nbsp;$2.57&nbsp;from&nbsp;$1.81&nbsp;a year ago,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45512363/elbit-systems-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.30</a>.
Segment revenues YoY: Aerospace&nbsp;$504 million&nbsp;(+20%), C4I and Cyber&nbsp;$220 million&nbsp;(+12%), ISTAR and EW&nbsp;$361 million&nbsp;(+4%), Land&nbsp;$560.8 million&nbsp;(+48%) and, Elbit Systems of America (ESA)&nbsp;$404.2 million&nbsp;(+18%).
Adjusted gross margin contracted to&nbsp;24.3%&nbsp;from&nbsp;24.7%&nbsp;a year ago, and adjusted operating margin expanded to&nbsp;8.7%&nbsp;from&nbsp;7.8%&nbsp;in the same quarter last year.
As of March&nbsp;31, 2025, the order backlog stood at&nbsp;$23.1 billion, with&nbsp;66%&nbsp;from outside Israel and&nbsp;51%&nbsp;scheduled for the remainder of 2025 and 2026.&nbsp;
Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter totaled&nbsp;$183.6&nbsp;million, vs. cash flow used in operating activities of&nbsp;$6.4&nbsp;million a year ago quarter.
Dividend: The board declared a dividend of 60 cents per share, payable on July 7, to the shareholders of record on June 24, 2025.
The company disclosed that since the Hamas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35136071/israel-under-siege-unprecedented-hamas-attack-sparks-intense-clashes-netanyahu-says-we-are-at-war">attack on Oct. 7, 2023</a>, Elbit Systems has seen significantly increased demand from the Israel Ministry of Defense.
Elbit CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis says the company secured significant contracts worldwide. &#8220;Our global presence and diversified portfolio position us well to capture increasing global defense budgets,&#8221; he added.
Price Action:&nbsp;ESLT shares are up 2.79% at $416.70&nbsp;premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Earnings

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Elbit Systems' Q1 Revenue Jumps 22%, Backlog Swells To $23.1 Billion

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.30 by 11.74 percent. This is a 41.99 percent increase over earnings of $1.81 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.90 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.69 billion by 12.32 percent. This is a 22.01 percent increase over sales of $1.55 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Elbit Systems Q1 Adj. EPS $2.57 Beats $2.30 Estimate, Sales $1.90B Beat $1.69B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• DouYu Intl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOYU#NASDAQ">DOYU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Freightos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGO#NASDAQ">CRGO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $6.78 million. 
• Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.43 per share on revenue of $478.95 million. 
• Canaan (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $89.12 million. 
• IHS Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $421.26 million. 
• Nebius Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.44 per share on revenue of $57.73 million. 
• Vipshop Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIPS#NYSE">VIPS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $3.62 billion. 
• GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.22 per share on revenue of $374.51 million. 
• Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.27 per share on revenue of $841.18 million. 
• H World Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTHT#NASDAQ">HTHT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $754.09 million. 
• Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.59 per share on revenue of $39.25 billion. 
• Amer Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion. 
• Bilibili (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $947.72 million. 
• Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $1.69 billion. 
• ATRenew (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $636.00 million. 
• BW LPG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWLP#NYSE">BWLP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• ProPhase Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.18 per share on revenue of $2.45 million. 
• Eltek (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELTK#NASDAQ">ELTK</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• NexGen Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXE#NYSE">NXE</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• ZKH Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZKH#NYSE">ZKH</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBE#NASDAQ">ARBE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $100 thousand. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNE#NASDAQ">BLNE</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CXApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $1.14 billion. 
• Tuya (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TUYA#NYSE">TUYA</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIOX#NASDAQ">BIOX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $61.87 million. 
• FinVolution Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINV#NYSE">FINV</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Modine Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $633.13 million. 
• Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVLV#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $2.28 billion. 
• Keysight Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.88 per share on revenue of $2.51 billion. 
• ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTO#NYSE">ZTO</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• KNOT Offshore Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNOP#NYSE">KNOP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $79.73 million. 
• Auna (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUNA#NYSE">AUNA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $305.60 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For May 20, 2025

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-05-20. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Elbit Systems will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91. 
Anticipation surrounds Elbit Systems's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.71, leading to a 0.51% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Elbit Systems's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>1.86</td>
<td>1.77</td>
<td>1.35</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.66</td>
<td>2.21</td>
<td>2.08</td>
<td>1.81</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Tracking Elbit Systems's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Elbit Systems were trading at $395.15 as of May 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 102.41%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESLT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Elbit Systems visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of aerospace and defense companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) shares upped 17.20% after the company secured FDA approval of sNDA for its RNAi therapeutic, AMVUTTRA, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44436749" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for the treatment of ATTR-CM in adults</a>.</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) stock surged 15.51% after the announcement that Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) launched its Truth+ <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44405898" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming app on the Roku platform</a>.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock upped 13.05% after Compass Point initiated coverage with a Buy rating and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hood/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> announced a price forecast of $61</a>.</li>
<li>Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) shares increased 11.72% after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44376371" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly dividend to $0.60/share</a>.</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares grew 10.07% after President Trump awarded the company a next-generation fighter jet contract.</li>
<li>AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) shares upped 10.05%, probably due to strength in gold and silver. Gold reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) shares were up 9.87%, driven by overall market strength following the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44406912" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">decision to hold interest rates steady</a>.</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) stock was up 9.77%. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44417227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price forecast</a>.</li>
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<li>Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) stock gained 9.09% last week. Citizens Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgraded the stock</a> to Market Outperform with a $400 price forecast.</li>
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Robinhood, Roku And Shopify Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Mar 17-Mar 21): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Volatility returned to Wall Street on Tuesday, with all major indexes trading in negative territory by midday in New York. Investors weighed the economic impact of potential tariffs from the Trump administration while questioning whether the long-standing dominance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44379453/equity-exposure-plummets-cash-holdings-jump-as-investors-rethink-us-exceptionalism-bank-of-america-survey">U.S. equities has peaked. </a>
The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.5%. Blue-chip stocks provided no relief with the Dow Jones down 0.8%.
Data from Bank of America's Global Fund Manager Survey, released Tuesday, signaled a significant shift in asset allocation. Investor exposure to U.S. equities plunged 40 percentage points month-over-month to a net 23% underweight, the lowest level since June 2023. 
The Federal Reserve is set to hold its second policy meeting of the year on Wednesday. While markets widely expect interest rates to remain at 4%-4.25%, investors brace for updated economic projections that may reflect higher inflation estimates due to the tariff impact.
All Magnificent Seven tech giants traded in the red on Tuesday, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) hitting a seven-month low.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) tumbled 14% month-to-date, on track for its worst monthly performance since October 2022. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) has plummeted 21% since February, marking its worst two-month decline since November 2008.
Amid rising economic uncertainty, gold surged over 1% to $3,040 per ounce, as haven demand intensified. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is on track for its sixth consecutive session of gains, the longest streak since April 2024.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained under pressure, sliding 2.6% to $81,855.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>41,492.66</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,050.11</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,612.52</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 1.1% to $560.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) dropped 0.9% to $415.47.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;sunk 1.6% to $475.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 1.1% to $203.16. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, yet still down 0.2%; the&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) was the worst sector performer, down 1.8%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) rallied 11.6% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-weight.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 300 points on Tuesday.
Shares of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IHS/earnings">fourth-quarter results</a>.
IHS Holding reported quarterly earnings of 73 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 9 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $437.822 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $424.001 million.
IHS shares jumped 15.2% to $4.5050 on Tuesday.
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<li>Harrow, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HROW#NASDAQ">HROW</a>) shares jumped 19.7% to $27.91 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>FinVolution Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINV#NYSE">FINV</a>) gained 17% to $10.67 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Also, the company announced a new $150 million share repurchase program.</li>
<li>China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) gained 17% to $2.1755.</li>
<li>Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHAT#NASDAQ">PHAT</a>) rose 15.9% to $5.61.</li>
<li>USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAR#NASDAQ">USAR</a>) gained 12.4% to $16.01.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) surged 11.6% to $2.4100. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgraded Lucid Group from Underweight to Equal-Weight and announced a $3 price target.</li>
<li>Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) rose 10.1% to $14.38 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) gained 10% to $406.00 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
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IHS Holding Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Tencent Music Entertainment, Elbit Systems And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) shares are trading higher in the premarket on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44371689/elbit-systems-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter 2024 results</a> and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.60/share.
The revenue for the quarter grew 18.7% year-over-year to $1.93 billion, beating the consensus of $1.78 billion. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.66 from $1.56 a year ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">beating the consensus of $1.95.</a>
Segment revenues YoY: Aerospace $641 million (+27.3%), C4I and Cyber $201.7 million (+6.9%), ISTAR and EW $329.2 million (+7.9%), Land $474.8 million (+28.5%) and Elbit Systems of America (ESA) $432.1 million (+5.5%).
Adjusted gross margin contracted to 24.5% from 25.3% a year ago, and adjusted operating margin expanded to 8.2% from 6.4% in the same quarter last year.
As of December 31, 2024, the order backlog rose to $22.6 billion from $17.8 billion a year earlier, with 65% from outside Israel and 57% scheduled for 2025–2026.
ESLT&#8217;s cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year totaled $534.61 million, up from $113.71 million a year ago.
Dividend: The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.60 per share from $0.50, payable on May 5 to the shareholders of record on April 22.
&#8220;Elbit Systems reports a solid set of annual and quarterly results today with a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in revenues and backlog year-over-year. In addition to these strong metrics Elbit Systems generated $320 million in free cash flow. The company has secured significant contracts worldwide, with its advanced technologies achieving major successes and milestones alongside investments in R&amp;D and production infrastructure. Our global presence and diversified portfolio position us well to capture increasing global defense budgets,&#8221; commented Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems.
Price Action: ESLT shares are up 6.40% at $ 392.90 premarket at the last check Tuesday.

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Elbit Systems Q4 Earnings: Sales And EPS Beat, Dividend Boost, Solid Order Backlog And More

Elbit Systems shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.95 by 36.41 percent. This is a 70.51 percent increase over earnings of $1.56 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.93 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.78 billion by 8.44 percent. This is a 18.78 percent increase over sales of $1.63 billion the same period last year.

Elbit Systems Q4 2024 Adj EPS $2.66 Beats $1.95 Estimate, Sales $1.93B Beat $1.78B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTM#NASDAQ">BTM</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $131.50 million. 
• United Maritime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USEA#NASDAQ">USEA</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.41 per share on revenue of $9.50 million. 
• Flowco Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLOC#NYSE">FLOC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $185.00 million. 
• Eton Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETON#NASDAQ">ETON</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $10.68 million. 
• MiNK Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INKT#NASDAQ">INKT</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $211.54 million. 
• McEwen Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUX#NYSE">MUX</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• ZKH Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZKH#NYSE">ZKH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• HUYA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUYA#NYSE">HUYA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $215.25 million. 
• XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• UP Fintech Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• KE Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $4.01 billion. 
• Tencent Music Enter Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• Bakkt Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKKT#NYSE">BKKT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• OneConnect Financial Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFT#NYSE">OCFT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• IHS Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $413.76 million. 
• Acurx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACXP#NASDAQ">ACXP</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.95 per share on revenue of $1.78 billion. 
• SNDL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDL#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• NeoGenomics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEO#NASDAQ">NEO</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTO#NYSE">ZTO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $1.66 billion. 
• Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INO#NASDAQ">INO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.93 per share on revenue of $30 thousand. 
• Trevi Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRVI#NASDAQ">TRVI</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Better Home &amp; Finance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BETR#NASDAQ">BETR</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Surf Air Mobility (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRFM#NYSE">SRFM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.19 per share on revenue of $26.90 million. 
• Aterian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATER#NASDAQ">ATER</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.63 per share on revenue of $23.69 million. 
• Absci (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.82 million. 
• OmniAb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OABI#NASDAQ">OABI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $10.13 million. 
• HealthEquity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $305.07 million. 
• StoneCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $647.56 million. 
• Waldencast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WALD#NASDAQ">WALD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $272.22 million. 
• Orla Mining (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLA#AMEX">ORLA</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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