Elbit Systems Announces the Filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025

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Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on March 17, 2026. The 2025 Annual Report was submitted to the U.S. SEC, the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

The 2025 Annual Report is available for viewing or download on the company website at www.elbitsystems.com, and shareholders can request a free hard copy.

News Market Reaction – ESLT

-5.99% 1.7x vol

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-5.99% Session close to close

+9.7% Peak in 10 hr 14 min

$47.09B Market Cap

1.7x Rel. Volume

In the Mar 18 session, ESLT declined 5.99%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 89 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was above average at 1.7x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -6.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine Form...

Analysis

The stock moved -6.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine Form 20-F filing would contrast with the generally constructive backdrop of recent contract awards and a price near its 52-week high. Historical data show mostly positive responses to large defense wins, with only one notable -1.36% divergence. A sharp decline around a standard annual report could reflect profit‑taking after a strong run rather than a clear change in fundamentals.

Key Figures

Fiscal year: 2025 Year-end date: December 31, 2025

2 metrics

Fiscal year 2025 Form 20-F reporting period

Year-end date December 31, 2025 End of fiscal year covered by 20-F

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 18	Defense contracts win	Positive	+2.2%	Award of approximately $277M in 30mm turret and munitions contracts.
Feb 17	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+2.6%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and call date.
Feb 17	Defense contracts win	Positive	+2.6%	Several advanced defense system contracts totaling about $435M over six years.
Jan 26	Follow-on contract win	Positive	-1.4%	$228M Iron Fist APS follow-on contract for U.S. Army Bradley upgrades.
Jan 12	EW systems contracts	Positive	+4.9%	$275M EW and DIRCM contracts for an Asia-Pacific helicopter platform.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent contract awards have generally seen positive next-day moves, with one notable divergence on a large U.S. Army follow‑on contract.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, ESLT reported several sizeable defense contracts, including awards of $277 million, $435 million, $228 million and $275 million, typically executed over multi‑year periods. These announcements often coincided with positive 24‑hour price reactions, except a -1.36% move after the $228 million Iron Fist APS follow‑on. The current Form 20‑F filing on March 17, 2026 follows this period of strong backlog and contract momentum but is itself a routine regulatory event.

Key Terms

form 20-f, u.s. securities and exchange commission, israel securities authority, tel aviv stock exchange

4 terms

form 20-f regulatory

"the Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

u.s. securities and exchange commission regulatory

"filed its annual report ... with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a government agency responsible for overseeing the stock market and protecting investors. It sets rules to ensure that companies share truthful information and that trading is fair, helping to maintain trust in the financial system. This oversight is important because it helps prevent fraud and ensures that investors can make informed decisions.

israel securities authority regulatory

"with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Israel Securities Authority"

Israel Securities Authority is the national agency that oversees Israel’s capital markets, setting rules, reviewing company disclosures, approving public offerings and enforcing laws to protect investors. Think of it as the market’s referee and traffic controller: by ensuring companies tell the truth and follow fair rules, it helps keep trading orderly and investor confidence stable, so its actions can affect listings, compliance costs and ultimately stock prices.

tel aviv stock exchange regulatory

"the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange."

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is Israel’s main marketplace where stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds are bought and sold, providing a centralized place for investors to trade ownership in companies and government debt. It matters because it sets real-time prices and liquidity for Israeli securities, offering a barometer of the country’s corporate health and giving investors a way to enter or exit positions much like an auction house or farmers’ market sets the price for goods.

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HAIFA, Israel, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that on March 17, 2026, the Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "2025 Annual Report") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

The 2025 Annual Report can be viewed or downloaded at the Company's website at: www.elbitsystems.com. In addition, the Company will provide shareholders with a hard copy of the 2025 Annual Report upon request, free of charge.

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: https://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
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
daniella.finn@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 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 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.

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FAQ

When did Elbit Systems (ESLT) file its Form 20-F for fiscal year 2025?

Elbit Systems filed its Form 20-F on March 17, 2026, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to Elbit Systems, the filing was submitted to the U.S. SEC, the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for regulatory disclosure.

Where can investors access Elbit Systems' 2025 Annual Report (ESLT)?

Investors can view or download the 2025 Annual Report on the company website at www.elbitsystems.com. According to Elbit Systems, shareholders may also request a free hard copy, which the company will provide upon request.

Does Elbit Systems (ESLT) provide hard copies of the 2025 Annual Report?

Yes, Elbit Systems will provide shareholders a free hard copy of the 2025 Annual Report upon request. According to Elbit Systems, the company offers the printed report free of charge to shareholders who request delivery.

Which regulators received Elbit Systems' 2025 Form 20-F filing (ESLT)?

The 2025 Form 20-F was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. According to Elbit Systems, the simultaneous filings satisfy required disclosures in those jurisdictions.

What fiscal period does Elbit Systems' 2025 Annual Report (ESLT) cover?

The 2025 Annual Report covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to Elbit Systems, the document contains the company’s disclosures and financial information for that fiscal year as filed on March 17, 2026.