Milestone Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX – Free Report) by 846.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 31,696 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,346 shares during the period. RTX accounts for 1.1% of Milestone Asset Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position. Milestone Asset Management LLC’s holdings in RTX were worth $5,813,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BNP Paribas bought a new position in shares of RTX in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. bought a new stake in RTX during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. lifted its stake in RTX by 57.4% in the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 192 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new stake in RTX in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Dogwood Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in RTX by 57.3% in the 3rd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 206 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.50% of the company’s stock.
RTX Stock Performance
NYSE RTX opened at $180.94 on Thursday. RTX Corporation has a 52-week low of $117.28 and a 52-week high of $214.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $199.91 and a 200-day moving average of $187.69. The company has a market capitalization of $243.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.02.
RTX Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th were issued a dividend of $0.68 per share. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 20th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 51.03%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
RTX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of RTX from $209.00 to $199.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on RTX from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Vertical Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $227.00 target price on shares of RTX in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on RTX from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price target on RTX from $238.00 to $226.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $202.28.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on RTX
Trending Headlines about RTX
Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and higher FY guidance: RTX delivered an earnings and revenue beat and raised 2026 guidance (EPS raised modestly; sales outlook lifted), driven by defense and aftermarket strength — a fundamental positive for cash flow and backlog execution. RTX tops estimates, raises outlook as defense demand powers growth
- Positive Sentiment: Backlog and defense demand remain strong: Management cited robust munitions and defense demand (post‑Ukraine budgets), supporting multi‑year backlog that underpins revenues and dividends. RTX Stock Pops as Earnings Beat. Why It Raised Guidance.
- Positive Sentiment: Capex and capacity investments: Pratt & Whitney announced major investments (Poland $100M, U.S. MRO >$100M, new Morocco site) to expand engine production and MRO capacity — supports commercial aftermarket growth and production agility. Pratt & Whitney invests $100M in Poland
- Neutral Sentiment: Sell‑side still broadly constructive: Several analysts reiterate buy/overweight views citing long runway and cash generation, suggesting medium‑term upside even as near‑term volatility persists. Sell‑Side Support Lifts RTX in 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction to guidance vs. expectations: Despite the beat, the midpoint of RTX’s revenue/EPS guidance came in slightly below some analysts’ models, prompting profit‑taking and a sell‑off. RTX ‘Strong Growth’ Across Portfolio, Raytheon Upside Seen as Catalyst, RBC Says
- Negative Sentiment: Commercial aerospace and tariff concerns: Bank of America and other notes flagged lingering risks in the commercial aviation recovery (demand/tariffs/supply chain), which weighed on sentiment despite defense strength. Q1 strength overshadowed by commercial aero concerns, BofA says
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target trims and neutral ratings: UBS cut its target and moved to neutral (and others trimmed targets modestly), which amplified selling pressure even as some firms stayed overweight. Benzinga: UBS lowers RTX PT to $199, neutral
Insider Activity at RTX
In related news, EVP Dantaya M. Williams sold 12,713 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.83, for a total value of $2,578,577.79. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,749 shares in the company, valued at $3,397,199.67. The trade was a 43.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Shane G. Eddy sold 17,527 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $199.16, for a total value of $3,490,677.32. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 89,255 shares of company stock worth $18,151,956 in the last quarter. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
About RTX
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.
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