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RTX·RTX Corporation

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After Hours
High
$196.69
Open
$195.01
Market Cap
264.61B
52W High
$214.50
Low
$192.43
P. Close
$195.94
P/E
36.47
52W Low
$143.56
Fwd P/E
25.84
DailyIQ Est.
$218.63
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
92
BULLISH
RTX is now highlighted as a top defense stock amid robust industry fundamentals driven by rising global defense budgets and modernization programs, according to the latest Zacks report. The report notes that supply‑chain disruptions and labor shortages could temper production timelines, which may affect the company’s ability to meet backlog demand in the next 1–10 trading days. In parallel, RTX is expanding missile production capacity across Europe, partnering with Diehl Defence to double Stinger output and conducting joint feasibility studies with NATO on future production. This expansion strengthens the European missile supply chain and positions RTX to capture a steadier revenue stream from allied defense budgets, implying a potential uptick in sales once production ramps up. Watch for how quickly the expanded capacity translates into higher production volumes and whether follow‑on contracts materialize, as this will determine the pace of revenue growth. Meanwhile, the U.S. defense budget is set to rise to $1.5 trillion in 2027, the largest increase on record, which bolsters demand for RTX’s products and aligns with its strong backlog and long‑term contracts. The company’s focus on space‑based missile defense initiatives further positions it to benefit from modernization efforts, suggesting a favorable earnings outlook over the next few months. Monitor any updates on the U.S. budget allocation and the timing of new orders, as these will directly impact RTX’s revenue trajectory. Finally, keep an eye on supply‑chain and labor reports for any signs of acceleration or further delays that could influence RTX’s production capacity and delivery commitments.
Earnings Summary
RTX Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense contractor serving global commercial, military, and government markets through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon segments, positioning it firmly within the industrials sector’s aerospace & defense industry. In the past six quarters, RTX has consistently outperformed earnings estimates, reporting EPS of $1.54 in Q4 2024, $1.47 in Q1 2025, $1.56 in Q2 2025, $1.70 in Q3 2025, $1.55 in Q4 2025, and $1.78 in Q1 2026, all exceeding analyst forecasts; revenue has shown a gradual upward trend after a dip in Q1 2025, rising from $21.623 B in Q4 2024 to $21.581 B in Q2 2025, $22.478 B in Q3 2025, $24.238 B in Q4 2025, then falling to $22.076 B in Q1 2026, indicating a rebound in top‑line performance with some volatility. Historically, the company has maintained a streak of EPS beats over the last six quarters while revenue growth accelerated after Q1 2025, reflecting a strengthening backlog and long‑term contracts, though the recent decline in Q1 2026 suggests sensitivity to demand cycles. Recent analyst commentary highlights RTX’s status as a top defense stock amid rising global defense budgets, with supply‑chain disruptions and labor shortages potentially tempering production timelines; the company’s expansion of missile production capacity in Europe and partnership with Diehl Defence to double Stinger output, along with joint feasibility studies with NATO, could translate into higher revenue once production ramps up, while regulatory headwinds and tightening procurement rules remain a risk factor. Investors should watch for how quickly the expanded capacity translates into higher production volumes, any new orders that materialize, and updates on U.S. defense budget allocations, as well as supply‑chain and labor reports that could influence RTX’s production capacity and delivery commitments, all of which will be key to understanding the company’s near‑term earnings trajectory.

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
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Market Data

RTX Stock Snapshot

RTX is currently trading at $195.60, giving RTX Corporation a market cap of 264.61B and a P/E ratio of 36.5. Today's range spans $192.43–$196.69, with shares opening at $195.01 and moving down $0.34 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 92/100.

Over the past year RTX has traded between $143.56 and $214.50 - the current price is +36.2% off the 52-week low and -8.8% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $215.14 (range $180.00–$242.00), implying upside of +10.0%.

RTX Corporation (RTX) sits at $195.60 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range within $143.56–$214.50), scoring 73/100 (BUY) with bullish sentiment at 92/100. At 264.61B in Industrials market cap (P/E: 36.5), this large-cap is right in the zone where buy-side analysts get excited and allocation committees approve new position additions. A bullish technical phase with sentiment confirmation is the green light most of them are looking for.

What makes RTX's BUY setup (73/100) particularly actionable at 264.61B in Industrials capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $195.60 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $143.56–$214.50), with sentiment running bullish at 92/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.