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NYSE · RTX
RTX Corporation
Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
$202.13
Down-$1.39 (-0.69%)
Updated Sep 4, 2026, 4:34 PM
SID Score
6.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
49/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 237.53B
- P/E ratio
- 36.07
- Dividend yield
- 1.32%
- 52-week range
- $168.94 – $226.88
- Volume
- 3.71M
- Avg. volume
- 4.67M
Price performance
RTX price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
RTX closed at $202.13 after 21 trading sessions, down 9.46% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $202.13
- Period change
- -9.46%
- Period low
- $200.78
- Period high
- $225.49
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $222.92 | $224.61 | $221.60 | $221.64 | 5.19M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $222.00 | $223.07 | $219.975 | $222.97 | 2.87M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $223.47 | $224.00 | $218.87 | $220.48 | 3.23M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $222.62 | $223.55 | $219.47 | $222.76 | 3.93M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $224.00 | $225.34 | $222.34 | $223.86 | 2.93M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $224.38 | $226.884 | $223.30 | $224.12 | 3.28M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $222.53 | $224.3051 | $220.50 | $223.03 | 4.98M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $224.205 | $225.65 | $220.48 | $223.25 | 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 4, 2026, 3:23 PM
Why Is RTX Down Today?
RTX Corporation shares declined 0.99% ($2.01) today despite a backdrop of largely positive fundamental analysis and strong analyst sentiment. The modest pullback appears driven by profit-taking rather than negative company-specific news, as multiple analyses suggest the defense contractor's valuation remains attractive relative to its cash flow generation and substantial backlog.
Bottom line: RTX presents a fundamentally sound investment opportunity supported by industry-leading backlogs, positive analyst sentiment, and strong historical performance, though today's modest decline may reflect valuation consolidation after recent outperformance. Investors should monitor commercial aerospace recovery progress and transportation market conditions while recognizing that the stock's fair-value positioning leaves limited margin of safety at current levels. The risk-reward appears balanced, making RTX suitable for long-term portfolios but potentially lacking compelling near-term catalysts.
Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
‘Some of These Lasers Were the Size of Buildings’: Now They Need 12 Minerals China Cut Off
China just restricted 12 minerals that defense contractors need to build the next generation of laser weapons, and Raytheon's $289 billion backlog may be sitting on a supply chain fault line nobody wants to talk about.
Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests $25 million to expand precision parts manufacturing in Niepołomice, Poland
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is investing $25 million (PLN 95 million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland, which is dedicated to producing complex tubular assemblies for commercial and military engines. The expanded site is expected to become operational in 2028 creating more than 120 jobs and will help meet growing demand for commercial and military engines.
Yahoo · Sep 3, 2026
RTX (RTX) Stock Looks Below Fair Value On Cash Flow, Near Fair Value On Earnings
RTX stock has delivered a very strong 5 year run, yet current valuation checks send a mixed message, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) view pointing to some undervaluation while market multiples look closer to fair. Recent contract wins in defense and aerospace add fresh context to that gap between price and intrinsic value estimates. Over the past 5 years RTX has returned 169.7%, which puts fresh focus on whether the current share price already embeds most of the good news. RTX’s recent...
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RTX Corporation Stock Performance
RTX Corporation shares closed at $202.13, reflecting a daily decline of 3.08% per SID market data. The stock has experienced a 7.87% pullback over the past month, though it maintains a solid 16.36% gain over the trailing three months and a 17.35% advance over the past year. RTX currently trades below its 50-day moving average of $207.05 but remains above its 200-day moving average of $197.27, according to SID market data. The 14-day RSI has dropped to 24.1, placing the stock firmly in oversold territory and suggesting recent selling pressure has been significant. RTX carries a beta of 0.435, indicating substantially lower volatility than the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 4.67 million shares, and the company holds a market capitalization of roughly $237.5 billion, positioning it among the largest defense and aerospace contractors globally.
RTX Corporation Valuation Analysis
RTX Corporation trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.07, which represents a premium relative to the broader Industrials sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.03, suggesting the stock's current earnings multiple is elevated when adjusted for its projected growth rate. The price-to-book ratio is 3.69, reflecting a meaningful premium over book value consistent with the company's intangible-heavy defense and aerospace portfolio. According to SID market data, RTX offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.50%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The company's $237.5 billion market capitalization underscores its scale as a major defense prime contractor following the 2023 merger of Raytheon Technologies' legacy businesses. These valuation metrics collectively indicate that the market is pricing in sustained long-term revenue and earnings growth, particularly from defense contract backlogs and commercial aerospace recovery trends documented in SEC filings.
Smart Money Activity for RTX
RTX Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 49 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust confidence among large fund managers and asset allocators as documented in 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity scores just 3.5 out of 25, driven by a notable imbalance in recent transactions. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 9 insider trades over the past 90 days, comprising only 2 purchases against 7 sales, suggesting executives and directors have been net sellers of the stock. Dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, indicating below-average off-exchange accumulation. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, reflecting moderate engagement from legislators. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and weak insider sentiment creates a mixed picture, with institutional holders maintaining heavy allocations while corporate insiders have been reducing their personal exposure during recent quarters.
RTX Corporation Earnings Outlook
RTX Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly results. In Q1, the company reported earnings per share of $1.89 against a consensus estimate of $1.66, delivering a positive surprise of $0.23, or approximately 13.9%, according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter showed similarly strong outperformance, with actual EPS of $1.78 versus estimates of $1.52, representing a $0.26 beat of roughly 17.1%. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.66 for the upcoming quarter and $1.848 for the following period, per consensus data. The consecutive earnings beats suggest RTX's defense backlog execution and commercial aerospace aftermarket revenue have been tracking above Street expectations. These results contribute to the stock's premium valuation multiple, as investors factor in the potential for continued upside surprises driven by strong defense spending environments and sustained commercial aviation demand recovery.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for RTX
Wall Street analysts maintain a broadly constructive stance on RTX Corporation, though recent coverage reflects a range of conviction levels. According to SID consensus data, TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on July 27, 2026, while RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating and Susquehanna reaffirmed a Positive stance, both on July 24, 2026, following the company's quarterly earnings release. On the more cautious side, Bernstein reiterated a Market Perform rating on August 3, 2026, and Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on July 24, 2026, per Wall Street analyst reports. The clustering of reiterated ratings without upgrades or downgrades suggests analysts view the recent earnings beats as consistent with existing models rather than catalysts for meaningful estimate revisions. With three of the five most recent ratings carrying bullish designations and two maintaining neutral stances, the consensus leans positive. The stock's oversold RSI of 24.1 may draw additional attention from analysts evaluating potential entry points at current levels.
