RTX (NYSE:RTX) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

RTX (NYSE:RTX) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.600-6.800 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 6.700. The company issued revenue guidance of $92.0 billion-$93.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $92.5 billion.

RTX Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of RTX opened at $198.91 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $266.69 billion, a PE ratio of 40.63, a PEG ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.44. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $182.82 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $169.26. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. RTX has a 12 month low of $112.27 and a 12 month high of $203.03.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.45 by $0.10. RTX had a return on equity of 13.28% and a net margin of 7.67%.RTX’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.54 earnings per share. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.800 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that RTX will post 6.11 EPS for the current year.

RTX Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 21st were paid a $0.68 dividend. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 21st. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is 55.85%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of RTX from $211.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $230.00 price target on shares of RTX in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of RTX from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 14th. Robert W. Baird set a $203.00 target price on RTX in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $186.88.

Trending Headlines about RTX

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat revenue and (adjusted) EPS expectations — total revenue was $24.2B, up 12.1% year/year, and the company reported EPS that topped consensus (reported as $1.55 by some outlets). This directly supports the stock move. RTX (RTX) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and balance‑sheet metrics — operating cash rose sharply (cited as ~$4.2B) and cash balances improved, supporting capital allocation and dividend/ buyback capacity. Q4 liquidity and cash flow details
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance essentially in line with consensus — EPS guidance of $6.60–6.80 and revenue guidance of $92.0B–$93.0B track Street estimates (consensus ~6.70 EPS and $92.5B revenue), so guidance is not a surprise but supports the company’s growth story. RTX Reports 2025 Results and Announces 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment and targets skew positive — multiple buy/overweight ratings and a median price target around $200 provide support, but targets vary widely (range cited in recent notes). Analyst ratings and price targets
• Negative Sentiment: Conflicting EPS presentations and some data showing an EPS miss on a GAAP/different metric create noise — one third‑party summary cited a lower GAAP diluted EPS (different from the adjusted number), which can confuse investors evaluating underlying performance. EPS metric differences reported
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling reported across several senior executives in recent months — could be perceived negatively by some investors. Insider trading activity details

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RTX

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of RTX. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new stake in RTX in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in RTX during the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. Quarry LP raised its holdings in shares of RTX by 9.0% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 787 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Westshore Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in RTX in the third quarter worth about $225,000. Finally, Abel Hall LLC bought a new stake in shares of RTX in the 3rd quarter valued at about $226,000. 86.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

RTX Company Profile

RTX (NYSE: RTX) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and services advanced systems for commercial, military and governmental customers worldwide. The company was created through the 2020 combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation and later adopted the RTX name, positioning itself as a diversified provider across the aerospace and defense value chain.

RTX’s operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.