Israeli defense giant's profit jumps 38% and backlog hits a record $32 billion as sales reach $2.3 billion, but shares slide 9.4% amid apparent profit-taking after a three-year surge

The Israeli defense giant reported a 16% increase in second-quarter revenue to $2.3 billion and a 39% jump in operating profit as it expands production and develops a high-power…

Elbit Systems fell sharply early Tuesday, despite handily beating expectations.