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Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) reported its Q1 2024 results, showing a significant increase in order backlog to $20.4 billion and revenues of $1.6 billion, up from $1.39 billion in Q1 2023. The company's non-GAAP net income was $81 million, with a non-GAAP EPS of $1.81. GAAP net income was $74 million, with a GAAP EPS of $1.65. Notable revenue growth was seen in C4I and Cyber (12%), ISTAR and EW (17%), and Land (26%). However, gross profit margins declined compared to the previous year. Cash flow used in operating activities improved to $6.4 million from $73 million. Management highlighted increased demand from the Israeli Ministry of Defense due to ongoing regional conflicts and announced several new contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Positive
  • Order backlog increased to $20.4 billion.
  • Q1 2024 revenues grew to $1.6 billion, up from $1.39 billion in Q1 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net income rose to $81 million.
  • Non-GAAP EPS increased slightly to $1.81 from $1.78.
  • Significant revenue growth in C4I and Cyber (12%), ISTAR and EW (17%), and Land (26%).
  • Cash flow used in operating activities improved significantly to $6.4 million from $73 million.
  • Several new contracts awarded, totaling over $1.1 billion.
  • Dividend declared at $0.50 per share.
Negative
  • Gross profit margin declined to 24.7% from 26.5%.
  • GAAP net income margin decreased to 4.7% from 5.7%.
  • Financial expenses increased to $31.2 million, mainly due to rising interest rates.
  • Higher marketing and selling expenses (5.7% of revenues) and general and administrative expenses (5.2% of revenues).
  • Ongoing regional conflicts may cause operational disruptions and supply chain issues.

Insights

Elbit Systems' quarterly financial results present a mixed yet overall positive outlook for the company. The order backlog has surged to a significant $20.4 billion, underscoring strong demand for its diverse portfolio of defense solutions. This backlog indicates robust future revenue streams, with 71% of the orders coming from international clients, showcasing the company's global reach and resilience.

The company's revenue for Q1 2024 stood at $1.6 billion, marking a decent 11.5% increase from the same period in 2023. This growth is particularly driven by increased sales in the C4I and Cyber, ISTAR and EW and Land segments, reflecting the diverse demand across different technological areas. However, it is worth noting that the company's gross profit margin slightly declined from 26.5% in Q1 2023 to 24.7% in Q1 2024. This could be attributed to higher operational costs, including increased financial expenses and R&D investments.

On a net income basis, both GAAP and non-GAAP figures show improvement, with GAAP net income reaching $74 million, up from $62.1 million in Q1 2023. The non-GAAP net income was marginally higher at $81 million, suggesting that the company is efficiently managing its core operations despite external challenges, such as the increased demand from the Israeli Ministry of Defense and operational disruptions due to the ongoing conflict.

In summary, while operational costs and external factors introduce some volatility, Elbit Systems demonstrates strong financial health and a promising outlook due to its substantial backlog and diversified revenue streams.

Elbit Systems' performance in Q1 2024 highlights its critical role in the global defense industry. The substantial increase in the order backlog to $20.4 billion is indicative of the growing importance of advanced defense technologies amid escalating global defense budgets. The company's diverse product portfolio, which includes electronic warfare, cyber solutions and unmanned systems, positions it well to capture ongoing and future defense contracts.

The increased demand from the Israeli Ministry of Defense due to the 'Swords of Iron' war has significantly influenced the company's operations. This surge in local demand underscores Elbit Systems' strategic importance to national defense, while also highlighting the company's ability to respond rapidly to emergent defense needs.

However, the operational challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and the relocation of production lines, pose potential risks. The company's proactive measures, including increased inventory and supply chain monitoring, demonstrate a robust risk management strategy. This proactive approach is important for maintaining production continuity, especially in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Overall, Elbit Systems' strong market position and its responsiveness to operational challenges reinforce its standing as a vital player in the defense sector.

From a market perspective, Elbit Systems' latest financial results reflect a solid positioning in the defense sector. The notable revenue increase of 11.5% year-over-year is a key indicator of the company's ability to scale up operations and capitalize on international demand, with 71% of the order backlog coming from outside Israel. This is particularly relevant as it showcases the company's ability to grow beyond its domestic market and establish a significant presence globally.

The breakdown of revenue by segments illustrates a strategic growth in critical areas, such as electronic warfare and cyber solutions. These segments are becoming increasingly important as modern defense strategies shift towards more technologically advanced solutions. The growth in the C4I and Cyber segment by 12% and the Land segment by 26% highlights the demand for Elbit’s cutting-edge technologies in addressing contemporary defense challenges.

Despite a slight decline in gross margins, the company's strategic investments in R&D are likely to pay off in the long run by fostering innovation and maintaining technological edge. Additionally, the awarded contracts, totaling approximately $1.16 billion in recent months, signal strong future growth potential and market confidence in Elbit Systems' capabilities.

For retail investors, these positive trends in revenue and order backlog, combined with strategic international contracts and sustained R&D investments, present a promising long-term growth trajectory for Elbit Systems.

Order backlog at $20.4 billion; Revenues of $1.6 billion;
Non-GAAP net income of $81 million; GAAP net income of $74 million;
Non-GAAP net EPS of $1.81; GAAP net EPS of $1.65

HAIFA, Israel, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT), the international high technology defense company, reported today its consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as additional non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive view of the Company's business results and trends. For a description of the Company's non-GAAP definitions see page 4 below, "Non-GAAP financial data". Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is US-GAAP financial data.

Management Comment:

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented:

"The significant increase in our order backlog, which surpassed $20 billion, highlights the relevance of Elbit Systems' portfolio of advanced technological and operationally proven solutions in light of the increase in defense budgets world-wide, which positively impacts the revenues and growth of the Company.

Elbit Systems is continuing to implement its long-term strategy and plans, while strengthening its global presence and maintaining its commitments to customers."

First quarter 2024 results:

Revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were $1,554.0 million, as compared to $1,393.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Aerospace revenues were similar to the revenues in the first quarter of 2023. C4I and Cyber revenues increased by 12% in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to the first quarter of 2023 mainly due to radio systems sales in Israel. ISTAR and EW revenues increased by 17% mainly due to Electronic Warfare and Electro-Optic systems sales in Israel. Land revenues increased by 26% due to the increase in ammunition and munition sales in Israel. Elbit Systems of America revenues were similar to the revenues in the first quarter of 2023.

For distribution of revenues by segments and geographic regions see the tables on page 12.

Non-GAAP(*) gross profit amounted to $383.4 million (24.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $369.0 million (26.5% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023. GAAP gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 was $374.1 million (24.1% of revenues), as compared to $361.5 million (25.9% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

Research and development expenses, net were $98.5 million (6.3% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $110.3 million (7.9% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

Marketing and selling expenses, net were $89.1 million (5.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $80.2 million (5.8% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses, net were $81.2 million (5.2% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $77.1 million (5.5% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) operating income was $121.6 million (7.8% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $108.5 million (7.8% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023. GAAP operating income in the first quarter of 2024 was $105.4 million (6.8% of revenues), as compared to $93.9 million (6.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

Financial expenses, net were $31.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $24.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. The financial expenses in 2024 were higher mainly as a result of the significant increase in interest rates, and the required increase in net working capital.

Taxes on income were $11.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $8.7 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 was $80.7 million (5.2% of revenues), as compared to $79.0 million (5.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023. GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 was $73.7 million (4.7% of revenues), as compared to $62.1 (4.5% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $1.81 for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $1.78 for the first quarter of 2023. GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 were $1.65, as compared to $1.40 in the first quarter of 2023.

The Company's order backlog as of March 31, 2024 totaled $20.4 billion. Approximately 71% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 51% of the backlog is scheduled to be performed during the remainder of 2024 and 2025. 

Cash flow used in operating activities in the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $6.4 million, as compared to $73.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023. The cash flow in the three months ended March 31, 2024 was affected mainly by the increase in inventories and trade receivables offset by the increase in contract liabilities.

 

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* see page 4

 

Impact of the "Swords of Iron" War on the Company:

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel's southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of brutal attacks on civilian and military targets. Hamas also launched extensive rocket attacks on the Israeli population and industrial centers located along Israel's border with the Gaza Strip and in many other parts of Israel. Israel has also been attacked by other terrorist organizations on different fronts, including from Lebanon, which have prompted military responses from Israel. Following the attacks, the State of Israel declared a state of war, which is ongoing.

Since the commencement of hostilities, Elbit Systems has experienced a material increased demand for our products and solutions from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) compared to the demand levels prior to the war. We have also increased our support to the IMOD, mainly through deliveries of our systems and the dedicated efforts of our employees. At the same time, the Company continues its activities in the international market including through its local subsidiaries. Subject to further developments, which are difficult to predict, the IMOD's increased demand for the Company's products and solutions may continue and could generate material additional orders to the Company.

While the vast majority of our facilities in Israel continue to operate uninterrupted, some of our operations have experienced disruptions due to supply chain and operational constraints, the relocation of certain production lines, evacuation of employees and mobilization of our employees for reserve duty. Since March 2024 the number of employees mobilized has decreased to approximately 6% as of May 19, 2024, and could fluctuate depending on future developments.

Elbit Systems has taken a number of steps to protect the safety and security of our employees, support our increased production, mitigate potential supply chain disruptions and maintain business continuity, among them relocation of production lines from facilities in areas of the country that have been evacuated to other facilities; recruitment of additional employees; increased monitoring of our global supply chain to identify delays, shortages and bottlenecks; rescheduled deliveries to certain of our customers as necessary; and increased inventories.

The extent of the effects of the war on the Company's performance will depend on future developments of the war that are difficult to predict at this time, including its duration and scope. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

* Non-GAAP financial data:

The following non-GAAP financial data, including Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, is presented to enable investors to have additional information on our business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to our financial results. We believe such data provides useful information to investors and analysts by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of our financial results over time. The non-GAAP adjustments exclude amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions that occurred mainly in prior periods, capital gains related primarily to the sale of investments, restructuring activities, uncompensated costs related to "Swords of Iron" war, non-cash stock based compensation expenses, revaluations of investments in affiliated companies, non-operating foreign exchange gains or losses, one-time tax expenses, and the effect of tax on each of these items. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they supplement and/or enhance management's, analysts' and investors' overall understanding of the Company's underlying financial performance and trends and facilitate comparisons among current, past, and future periods.

Specifically, management uses Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, and Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to measure the ongoing gross profit, operating profit and net income performance of the Company because the measure adjusts for more significant non-recurring items, amortization expenses of intangible assets relating to prior acquisitions, and non-cash expense which can fluctuate year to year.

We believe Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, and Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders are useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because they provide measures of the Company's ongoing performance that enable these users to perform trend analysis using comparable data.

Management uses Adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate further adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders while considering changes in the number of diluted shares over comparable periods.

We believe adjusted diluted earnings per share is useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because it also enables these users to evaluate adjusted net income attributable to Company's shareholders on a per-share basis.

The non-GAAP measures used by the Company are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. We believe that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

Investors are cautioned that, unlike financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, non-GAAP measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other companies. They should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Data:

(US Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)



Three
months
ended March
31, 2024


Three
months
ended March
31, 2023


Year ended
December
31, 2023

GAAP gross profit

$           374.1


$           361.5


$     1,483.0

Adjustments:






Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

6.4


7.0


27.3

Restructuring of a subsidiary's activities



17.5

Stock based compensation

0.4


0.5


1.8

Uncompensated labor costs related to "Swords of Iron" war

2.5



4.3

Non-GAAP  gross profit

$           383.4


$           369.0


$     1,533.9

Percent of revenues

24.7 %


26.5 %


25.7 %







GAAP operating income

$           105.4


$             93.9


$         369.1

Adjustments:






Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

10.3


11.2


43.9

Restructuring of a subsidiary's activities



17.5

Stock based compensation

2.4


3.4


12.1

Uncompensated labor costs related to "Swords of Iron" war

3.5



6.1

Non-GAAP operating income

$           121.6


$           108.5


$         448.7

Percent of revenues

7.8 %


7.8 %


7.5 %







GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems' shareholders

$             73.7


$             62.1


$         215.1

Adjustments:






Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

10.3


11.2


43.9

Restructuring of a subsidiary's activities



17.5

Stock based compensation

2.4


3.4


12.1

Uncompensated labor costs related to "Swords of Iron" war

3.5



6.1

Revaluation of investment measured under fair value method



3.0

Non-operating foreign exchange (gains) losses

(7.5)


3.7


12.0

Tax effect and other tax items, net

(1.7)


(1.4)


(10.9)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems' shareholders

$             80.7


$             79.0


$         298.8

Percent of revenues

5.2 %


5.7 %


5.0 %







GAAP diluted net EPS

$             1.65


$             1.40


$           4.82

Adjustments, net

0.16


0.38


1.88

Non-GAAP diluted net EPS

$             1.81


$             1.78


$           6.70


(*)     While amortization of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the measures, the revenue of the acquired companies
is reflected in the measures and the acquired assets contribute to revenue generation.

 

 

Recent Events:

On April 30, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately $50 million for its new air defense system, "Red Sky"™, by an international customer. The contract will be executed over a period of two years.

On May 5, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded an initial contract of approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The contract will be performed over a period of two years.

On May 8, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $53 million to supply the Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar Systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the installation on Pandur 6x6 APC wheeled armored vehicle for a European customer. The contract will be performed over a period of six years.

On May 21, 2024, the Company announced, further to the report in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on March 28, 2024, that it was awarded a group of contracts in an aggregate amount of approximately $760 million for the supply of ammunition to the IMOD. The contracts will be performed over a period of two years.

On May 23, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract to supply systems to an international customer, in an amount of approximately $260 million. The contract will be performed over a period of two years.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend's record date is June 18, 2024. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2024, after deduction of withholding tax, at the rate of 16.8%

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. 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 teleconferencing numbers that follow. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: 1-866-744-5399
Canada Dial-in Number: 1-866-485-2399
Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0644
International Dial-in Number: 972-3-918-0644

at 9:00am Eastern Time; 6:00am Pacific Time; 4:00pm Israel Time

The conference call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' website at https://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 (US 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 19,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported as of March 31, 2024 approximately $1.6 billion in revenues and an order backlog of $20.4 billion.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com/, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn channels.

Attachments:

Consolidated balance sheets
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated statements of cash flows
Consolidated revenue distribution by geographical regions and by segments

Company Contact:

 

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Tel:  +972-77-2946663

kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com 

 

Dr. David Ravia, Investor Relations

Tel: +972-77-2947169

david.ravia@elbitsystems.com 

 

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand

Tel: +972-77-2947602

dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com 


 

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; including the duration and scope of the current war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies.  All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders.  Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

(FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW)

 

 

 

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of US Dollars)




As of

March 31, 2024


As of

December 31, 2023

Assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$                   108,292


$                    197,429

Short-term bank deposits

36,627


10,518

Trade and unbilled receivables and contract assets, net

2,909,158


2,716,762

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

294,741


285,352

Inventories, net

2,567,193


2,298,019

Total current assets

5,916,011


5,508,080





Investments in affiliated companies and other companies

149,778


145,350

Long-term trade and unbilled receivables and contract assets

372,386


364,719

Long-term bank deposits and other receivables

82,110


87,648

Deferred income taxes, net

22,357


23,423

Severance pay fund

207,409


206,943

Total

834,040


828,083





Operating lease right of use assets

490,314


425,884

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,143,525


1,087,950

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

1,873,617


1,889,585

Total assets

$             10,257,507


$                9,739,582





Liabilities and Equity




Short-term bank credit and loans

$                   618,772


$                    576,594

Current maturities of long-term loans and Series B, C and D Notes

74,460


75,286

Operating lease liabilities

68,743


67,390

Trade payables

1,152,994


1,254,126

Other payables and accrued expenses

1,165,709


1,194,347

Contract liabilities

2,003,884


1,656,103

Total current liabilities

5,084,562


4,823,846





Long-term loans, net of current maturities

32,582


41,227

Series B, C and D Notes, net of current maturities

339,190


342,847

Employee benefit liabilities

505,694


510,416

Deferred income taxes and tax liabilities, net

54,959


55,240

Contract liabilities

517,038


354,319

Operating lease liabilities

421,577


363,100

Other long-term liabilities

290,810


298,296

Total long-term liabilities

2,161,850


1,965,445





Elbit Systems Ltd.'s equity

3,008,280


2,947,503

Non-controlling interests

2,815


2,788

Total equity

3,011,095


2,950,291

Total liabilities and equity

$             10,257,507


$                9,739,582

 

 

 

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share amounts)



Three months
ended March
31, 2024


Three months
ended March 
31, 2023



Year ended
December 31,
2023

Revenues

$      1,553,951


$     1,393,488



$      5,974,744

Cost of revenues

1,179,802


1,031,972



4,491,790

Gross profit

374,149


361,516



1,482,954








Operating expenses:







Research and development, net

98,521


110,318



424,420

Marketing and selling, net

89,082


80,160



359,141

General and administrative, net

81,182


77,140



330,285

Total operating expenses

268,785


267,618



1,113,846

Operating income

105,364


93,898



369,108








Financial expenses, net

(31,185)


(24,212)



(137,827)

Other income (expenses), net

5,296


(1,846)



(4,787)

Income before income taxes

79,475


67,840



226,494

Taxes on income

(11,598)


(8,695)



(22,913)

Income after taxes on income

67,877


59,145



203,581








Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies

5,849


3,028



12,275








Net income

$           73,726


$           62,173



$         215,856








Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(53)


(104)



(725)

Net income attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders

$           73,673


$           62,069



$         215,131








Earnings per share attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders:







Basic net earnings per share

$                1.66


$               1.40



$                4.85

Diluted net earnings per share

$                1.65


$               1.40



$                4.82








Weighted average number of shares used in computation of:







Basic earnings per share (in thousands)

44,462


44,345



44,375

Diluted earnings per share (in thousands)

44,659


44,459



44,592

 

 

 

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(In thousands of US Dollars)



Three months
ended March
31, 2024


Three months
ended March 
31, 2023


Year ended
December
31, 2023

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES






Net income

$            73,726


$            62,173


$     215,856

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:






Depreciation and amortization

39,960


41,058


164,799

Stock-based compensation

2,412


3,416


12,141

Amortization of series B, C and D related issuance costs, net

134


153


579

Deferred income taxes and reserve, net

5,036


659


(13,165)

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

(322)


(189)


(651)

Loss on sale of investment, remeasurement of investment held under fair value
method

158



4,990

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies, net of dividend received (*)

(4,558)


597


10,046

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:






Increase in trade and unbilled receivables and prepaid expenses

(204,368)


(101,647)


(96,594)

Increase in inventories, net

(273,806)


(225,366)


(351,594)

Increase (decrease) in trade payables and other payables and accrued expenses

(146,130)


91,704


175,446

Severance, pension and termination indemnities, net

(9,308)


(10,615)


(24,331)

Increase in contract liabilities

510,679


65,032


16,187

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(6,387)


(73,025)


113,709

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES






Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets

(80,024)


(36,812)


(187,037)

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash assumed



(10,380)

Investments in affiliated companies and other companies, net

(250)


(1,200)


(5,416)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

4,362


359


1,466

Proceeds from sale of a subsidiary and an investment

7,376



151

Investment in short-term deposits, net

(26,182)


(1,000)


(9,467)

Proceeds from sale of (investment in) long-term deposits, net

(598)


30


83

Net cash used in investing activities

(95,316)


(38,623)


(210,600)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES






Issuance of shares

22


3


30

Issuance of commercial paper



313,620

Repayment of long-term loans

(7,402)


(37,366)


(246,231)

Proceeds from long-term bank loans



20,000

Repayment of Series B, C and D Notes



(62,434)

Dividends paid (**)

(22,231)


(22,171)


(89,248)

Change in short-term bank credit and loans, net

42,177


111,547


147,475

Net cash provided by financing activities

12,566


52,013


83,212

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(89,137)


(59,635)


(13,679)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

$          197,429


$          211,108


$     211,108

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

$          108,292


$          151,473


$     197,429

(*) Dividend received from affiliated companies and partnerships

$              1,384


$              3,625


$       22,321


   (**) Dividends paid during 2023 included approximately $0.5 million dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests.

 

 

 

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES

(In millions of US Dollars)


Consolidated revenues by geographical regions:

 


Three
months
ended
March 31,
2024


%


Three
months
ended
March 31,
2023


%

Israel

$          452.1


29.1


$          255.4


18.3

North America                                                               

327.2


21.1


352.3


25.3

Europe

384.9


24.8


368.7


26.5

Asia-Pacific

307.1


19.8


338.6


24.3

Latin America

34.2


2.2


30.2


2.2

Other countries

48.5


3.0


48.3


3.4

Total revenue

$      1,554.0


100.0


$      1,393.5


100.0

 

                       

Consolidated revenues by segments:                                       






Three months
ended March
31, 2024


Three months
ended March
31, 2023

Aerospace




External customers

$               367.6


$               362.2

Intersegment revenue

54.4


58.6

Total

422.0


420.8

C4I and Cyber




External customers

184.5


161.9

Intersegment revenue

12.5


13.8

Total

197.0


175.7

ISTAR and EW




External customers

297.2


249.2

Intersegment revenue

48.9


45.5

Total

346.1


294.7

Land




External customers

360.7


278.6

Intersegment revenue

19.4


22.8

Total

380.1


301.4

ESA




External customers

344.0


341.6

Intersegment revenue

0.1


3.7

Total

344.1


345.3

Revenues




Total revenues (external customers and intersegment) for reportable segments

1,689.3


1,537.9

Less - intersegment revenue

(135.3)


(144.4)

Total revenues

$            1,554.0


$            1,393.5

 

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FAQ

What were Elbit Systems' Q1 2024 revenues?

Elbit Systems reported Q1 2024 revenues of $1.6 billion, up from $1.39 billion in Q1 2023.

What is the order backlog for Elbit Systems as of Q1 2024?

Elbit Systems' order backlog increased to $20.4 billion as of Q1 2024.

How did Elbit Systems' non-GAAP net income perform in Q1 2024?

Non-GAAP net income for Elbit Systems in Q1 2024 was $81 million, compared to $79 million in Q1 2023.

What was Elbit Systems' non-GAAP EPS in Q1 2024?

Elbit Systems' non-GAAP EPS for Q1 2024 was $1.81, up from $1.78 in Q1 2023.

What factors contributed to the revenue increase for Elbit Systems in Q1 2024?

Revenue increases were driven by a 12% rise in C4I and Cyber, 17% in ISTAR and EW, and 26% in Land segments.

How did Elbit Systems' operating cash flow perform in Q1 2024?

Operating cash flow improved to $6.4 million in Q1 2024 from $73 million in Q1 2023.

What were the financial expenses for Elbit Systems in Q1 2024?

Financial expenses for Elbit Systems in Q1 2024 were $31.2 million, up from $24.2 million in Q1 2023.

What was the gross profit margin for Elbit Systems in Q1 2024?

Elbit Systems reported a non-GAAP gross profit margin of 24.7% in Q1 2024, down from 26.5% in Q1 2023.

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