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NASDAQ · RTX
RTX Corporation
Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
$195.50
Up+$0.52 (+0.26%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 7:24 PM
SID Score
6.3/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
49/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 237.53B
- P/E ratio
- 36.07
- Dividend yield
- 1.37%
- 52-week range
- $170.78 – $226.88
- Volume
- 4.73M
- Avg. volume
- 4.67M
Price performance
RTX price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
RTX closed at $195.50 after 20 trading sessions, down 13.30% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $195.50
- Period change
- -13.30%
- Period low
- $195.34
- Period high
- $225.49
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $196.73 | $197.205 | $193.05 | $195.50 | 4.73M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $196.40 | $196.50 | $194.01 | $195.34 | 3.58M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $199.57 | $200.38 | $196.31 | $197.68 | 3.68M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $198.03 | $198.86 | $196.6801 | $198.12 | 2.65M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $198.92 | $199.56 | $196.80 | $197.55 | 3.32M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $199.73 | $201.75 | $198.13 | $198.81 | 3.63M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $200.77 | $201.6357 | $199.04 | $200.79 | 2.8M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $202.00 | $202.665 | $200.10 | $202.13 | 3.71M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $206.88 | $206.88 | $200.31 | $200.78 | 4.69M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $208.51 | $211.31 | $204.17 | $205.16 | 3.09M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $210.23 | $211.24 | $207.69 | $207.73 | 3.96M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $212.73 | $213.50 | $210.70 | $211.71 | 2.31M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $211.34 | $212.52 | $209.825 | $212.08 | 3.85M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $210.40 | $213.10 | $209.2897 | $211.99 | 3.79M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $210.36 | $210.65 | $207.44 | $210.28 | 4.89M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $210.00 | $210.8894 | $207.7461 | $209.22 | 3.84M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $213.36 | $213.52 | $209.85 | $209.91 | 4.8M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $218.97 | $220.49 | $212.16 | $212.29 | 4.93M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $225.93 | $226.41 | $220.22 | $220.35 | 6.23M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $222.76 | $226.09 | $222.30 | $225.49 | 5.97M |
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RTX research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure across three segments, mostly as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt & Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $194.88
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 12
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Bernstein | Market Perform | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 16, 2026, 7:16 PM
Why Is RTX Moving Sideways Today?
RTX Corporation is essentially flat today with a negligible gain of $0.08 (0.04%), reflecting a market that's taking a balanced view of the defense contractor's recent announcements. Despite several positive operational developments and a robust $289 billion backlog, investors appear to be digesting whether the company's growth catalysts are already priced into the stock.
Bottom line: RTX's flat trading reflects a market that recognizes the company's operational strength—evidenced by record backlogs, leadership stability, and major engine program milestones—but questions whether these positives are already reflected in valuation. Investors should monitor execution on the F135 and F100 programs, along with management commentary on margin expansion, while remaining aware that defense spending tailwinds may already be priced in.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
RTX Highlights $289B Backlog as Aerospace, Defense Demand Powers Growth
RTX (NYSE:RTX) Chairman, President and CEO Chris Calio said the aerospace and defense company remains positioned to benefit from sustained commercial aviation and defense demand, citing a $289 billion backlog that was up 22% from a year earlier. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley aerospace and defense co
Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
RTX names Jill Albertelli as President, Pratt & Whitney
RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced Jill Albertelli has been appointed president of Pratt & Whitney, effective Jan. 1, 2027, and will report to RTX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Calio. Albertelli succeeds Shane Eddy who has decided to retire.
Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Boeing (BA) and RTX (RTX) Gain From Pentagon Missile Buildup, But Is the Upside Priced In?
On August 14, the Pentagon announced framework agreements with The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) and RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) to increase component production for the SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB interceptors. Both agreements are intended to increase the output of a group of ship-fired, surface-to-air interceptors that serve as the foundation for the Aegis Ballistic […]
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RTX Corporation Stock Performance
RTX Corporation shares traded at $195.50, reflecting a daily decline of 3.08% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has dropped $12.32, though it maintains a positive three-month return of 6.46% and a one-year gain of 10.19%. The current price sits below both the 50-day moving average of $208.18 and the 200-day moving average of $197.24, indicating a bearish technical posture. The 14-day relative strength index has fallen to 17.2, placing RTX deep in oversold territory according to standard technical thresholds. The stock's beta of 0.435 reflects significantly lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its defense-sector profile. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 4.67 million shares, per Massive/Polygon data. RTX's market capitalization is approximately $237.5 billion, positioning it among the largest companies in the Industrials sector.
RTX Corporation Valuation Analysis
RTX Corporation currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.07, which represents a premium valuation relative to many Industrials sector peers, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.03, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not proportionally support its elevated P/E multiple based on current analyst growth projections. The price-to-book ratio registers at 3.69, per SEC filings, indicating shareholders are paying nearly four times the company's book value per share. RTX offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.50%, providing modest income to shareholders. These valuation metrics collectively position RTX at a premium level, which may reflect the market's pricing of its long-term defense and aerospace contract backlog. The combination of a high PEG ratio and above-average P/E suggests that future earnings acceleration would be necessary to justify the current valuation framework within the Industrials sector landscape.
Smart Money Activity for RTX
RTX Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 49 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting strong conviction among large asset managers and mutual funds. In contrast, insider activity scores just 3.5 out of 25, weighed down by a skew toward selling — SEC Form 4 filings reveal 9 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising only 2 purchases against 7 sales. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, indicating moderate legislative interest in the defense contractor. Dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, suggesting below-average institutional block trading volume relative to historical norms. The divergence between the maximum institutional score and the low insider score is notable; per 13F institutional filings, large funds maintain significant positions, while company executives have been net sellers. This insider-institutional disconnect contributes to the overall neutral composite reading for RTX.
RTX Corporation Earnings Outlook
RTX Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of earnings outperformance in its most recent reported quarters. In Q1, the company posted earnings per share of $1.89 against a consensus estimate of $1.66, representing a positive surprise of $0.23, per company earnings reports. The prior quarter delivered an even wider beat, with actual EPS of $1.78 versus the $1.52 estimate, a $0.26 positive surprise. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $1.66 for the upcoming quarter with results expected on July 21, while the following quarter carries an estimate of $1.848 with a February 2 reporting date. The consecutive beats averaging approximately $0.245 above consensus suggest that analyst models may be systematically underestimating RTX's earnings power. These results reflect strong execution across RTX's defense and commercial aerospace segments, with the magnitude of surprises indicating potential upward revision momentum in forward estimates.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for RTX
Wall Street coverage of RTX Corporation reflects a moderately constructive outlook, with the majority of recent ratings maintaining bullish or neutral stances per SID consensus data. On August 3, Bernstein reiterated a Market Perform rating, maintaining a neutral position on the stock. TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating on July 27, while both RBC Capital and Susquehanna maintained their positive designations of Outperform and Positive, respectively, on July 24. Wells Fargo held its Equal-Weight rating on the same date. Notably, all five recent analyst actions were reiterations of existing ratings rather than upgrades or downgrades, suggesting stable sentiment despite the stock's recent 3.08% daily decline and oversold RSI reading. The distribution shows three bullish ratings against two neutral positions, with no bearish coverage among recent reports per Wall Street analyst reports. The absence of downgrades following the recent price weakness may indicate analyst confidence in RTX's fundamental trajectory despite near-term technical deterioration.
