DailyIQ
|
Sector:IndustrialsAll sectors
Last updated 1 hour ago

RTX·RTX Corporation

$.
-. (-.%)
High
$178.30
Open
$178.00
Market Cap
238.38B
52W High
$214.50
Low
$176.55
P. Close
$177.01
P/E
32.85
52W Low
$130.90
Fwd P/E
51.45
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
74
BULLISH
RTX shares have seen a significant 34% rally over the past year, prompting ongoing evaluation of its valuation, which currently scores a 4 out of 6 from Simply Wall St, indicating a mixed but potentially attractive outlook. Analysts maintain a Buy rating with a price target of $201.85, suggesting an implied upside of 14% and reflecting investor confidence in the company's future performance. This positive sentiment is supported by RTX's position as a key player in the growing market for advanced missile defense systems and autonomous loitering munitions. The increasing military focus on precision strike capabilities and integrated targeting technologies is driving demand for these advanced defense systems, as governments prioritize modernization efforts. Technological advancements aimed at improving targeting accuracy and battlefield effectiveness are crucial for modern combat environments, suggesting sustained demand for RTX's solutions. Investors should continue to monitor key operational and financial metrics that underpin this valuation, alongside developments in the broader aerospace and defense sector trends.
Earnings Summary
RTX Corporation is a prominent player in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Aerospace & Defense industry, providing advanced systems and services to global commercial, military, and government markets. Its operations are structured around three key segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, each contributing to a comprehensive portfolio of aircraft components, engines, and defense technologies. In its most recent earnings reports, RTX has demonstrated a positive performance trend. For Q1 2026, the company reported an EPS of $1.78, significantly exceeding the estimate of $1.66, although revenue of $22.076 billion fell short of the $22.778 billion estimate. This followed a strong Q4 2025 where EPS was $1.55, beating the estimate of $1.48, and revenue of $24.238 billion significantly surpassed the $22.964 billion estimate. Examining the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw EPS of $1.70, a strong beat against the $1.41 estimate, with revenue at $22.478 billion. Q2 2025 reported EPS of $1.56, beating the $1.43 estimate, with revenue at $21.581 billion. This pattern indicates a consistent ability to outperform EPS estimates in recent quarters, with revenue performance showing strength, particularly in Q4 2025 and Q3 2025. Historically, RTX has shown a robust year-over-year growth trajectory, often exceeding analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, especially in periods marked by strong defense spending and commercial aviation recovery. Notable beats in EPS have been a recurring theme, reinforcing its operational execution. Recent news highlights a significant order for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines from AirAsia X, including a long-term maintenance agreement, and a record $271 billion backlog for RTX, a 25% year-over-year increase driven by growth across its divisions. Raytheon interceptors are being actively deployed, and RTX is enhancing its supply chain for munitions. Pratt & Whitney also received an award for "Best Supplier of the Year" from Embraer. Additionally, Jim Cramer identified RTX as undervalued, and the company increased its quarterly dividend. Investors will be watching for continued execution on its substantial backlog, the impact of supply chain initiatives on production rates, and further developments in commercial aviation engine demand and defense sector activity in the upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.31$1.44$1.57$1.71$1.84Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.66 - -
Q1'26$1.66$1.78+7.3%
Q4'25$1.48$1.55+4.5%
Q3'25$1.41$1.70+20.6%
Q2'25$1.43$1.56+9.5%
Q1'25$1.37$1.47+7.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$19.7B$21.0B$22.3B$23.5B$24.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$23.1B - -
Q1'26$22.8B$22.1B-3.1%
Q4'25$23.0B$24.2B+5.5%
Q3'25 - $22.5B -
Q2'25 - $21.6B -
Q1'25 - $20.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
→

Market Data

RTX Stock Snapshot

RTX is currently trading at $176.84, giving RTX Corporation a market cap of 238.38B and a P/E ratio of 32.9. Today's range spans $176.55–$178.30, with shares opening at $178.00 and moving down $0.17 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 74/100.

Over the past year RTX has traded between $130.90 and $214.50 - the current price is +35.1% off the 52-week low and -17.6% from the high.

The technical picture for RTX is mixed - score 36/100, HOLD, with the stock at $176.84 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and sentiment bullish at 74/100. For a large-cap in Industrials with 238.38B in capitalization The current P/E ratio stands at 32.9., this is a fairly common pre-earnings or pre-macro-event posture. Annual range: $130.90–$214.50. Neutral signals at this size often resolve sharply once a catalyst provides directional conviction.

Portfolio construction in Industrials often uses large-cap names like RTX as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 36/100 (HOLD) at $176.84 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (74/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $130.90–$214.50 annual range rather than a directional bet.

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

0+ articles
Loading latest news…