NYSE · RTX
Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
$194.00
Up+$0.46 (+0.24%)
Updated Sep 20, 2026, 12:25 AM
SID Score
6.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
46/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 19 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
RTX closed at $194.00 after 19 trading sessions, down 7.27% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $193.00 | $194.00 | $191.175 | $194.00 | 9.84M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $191.84 | $193.54 | 3.55M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $195.39 | $197.67 | $194.78 | $196.83 | 3.49M |
| 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 |
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RTX research
Company profile and research snapshot.
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.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| 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 | — |
Generated Sep 19, 2026, 7:09 PM
RTX Corporation gained $0.46 (0.24%) today as investors digest mixed signals between strong defense sector tailwinds and persistent valuation concerns. The stock continues to benefit from record backlog levels and major geopolitical developments, though analyst concerns about rising interest rates continue to weigh on sentiment.
Bottom line: RTX presents a compelling growth narrative supported by record backlogs and favorable geopolitical conditions, yet valuation concerns persist amid rising interest rates. Investors should monitor whether near-term contract wins and backlog conversion can justify current valuations, while watching for any Fed pivot that could ease rate-related pressure on the stock.
ChartMill · Sep 19, 2026
RTX dividend screen: 2.95% yield, 7/10 dividend quality, decade of no cuts, solid profitability, but health and liquidity are only borderline.
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Domestic radar production supports delivery, but federal cost inflation can reshape procurement economics.
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
RTX has ridden a powerful multi year run, yet with the stock around US$193.54 after a recent pullback, the real question is whether that price is still anchored to the cash the business can generate over time. Over the past 3 years the share price has climbed 182.9%, which puts a lot of past optimism and current expectations on the line for anyone asking what cash flows can reasonably support. Fresh contracts and investments at Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, from the F135 Engine Core Upgrade...
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
A new JATM framework agreement with Lockheed Martin could boost missile production and create broader opportunities across defense ETFs.
Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
RTX Corporation shares are trading at $194, reflecting a sharp single-day decline of 3.08% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has dropped $14.17, erasing most of its one-year gain of 8.33%. The stock is currently trading well below both its 50-day moving average of $208.07 and its 200-day moving average of $197.22, signaling sustained downward momentum according to Massive/Polygon technical indicators. The 14-day relative strength index sits at 13.4, placing RTX deep in oversold territory — significantly below the conventional 30 threshold. The company's beta of 0.435 indicates historically low volatility relative to the broader market, making the current selloff particularly notable. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 4.67 million shares. RTX maintains a market capitalization of approximately $237.5 billion, positioning it among the largest defense and aerospace companies globally.
RTX Corporation currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.07, a premium multiple relative to the broader Industrials sector, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.03, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not currently justify its elevated P/E multiple based on standard growth-adjusted valuation frameworks. The price-to-book ratio registers at 3.69, reflecting the market's pricing of intangible assets including defense contract backlogs and intellectual property per SEC filings. RTX offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.50%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. At its current price of $194 and market capitalization of $237.5 billion, the valuation metrics indicate that RTX is priced at a significant premium to historical industrials averages. The recent pullback from the 50-day moving average of $208.07 has compressed but not eliminated the stock's valuation premium relative to sector peers.
RTX Corporation registers a composite smart money score of 46 out of 100, generating a neutral signal according to SID market data. The institutional ownership component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong conviction from large fund managers as reflected in 13F institutional filings. However, insider activity paints a more cautious picture, scoring just 3.5 out of 25. Per SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 9 insider transactions in the last 90 days, comprising 2 purchases and 7 sales, reflecting a notable imbalance toward insider selling. The dark pool activity score stands at 5.0 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange accumulation by institutional participants. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, indicating moderate legislative trading interest. The divergence between robust institutional positioning and elevated insider selling creates a mixed signal profile. The overall neutral reading suggests that sophisticated market participants are not currently aligned on directional conviction for RTX shares at present price levels.
RTX Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its most recent reported quarters. In Q1, the company posted earnings per share of $1.89, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.66 by $0.23, representing a 13.9% upside surprise according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter delivered an even stronger beat, with actual EPS of $1.78 compared to estimates of $1.52, a positive surprise of $0.26 or approximately 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 sequential step-up in forward estimates suggests analysts anticipate continued earnings momentum. The pattern of double-digit percentage beats across consecutive quarters indicates that consensus estimates may remain conservative. These earnings results underscore RTX's operational execution amid sustained defense spending and commercial aerospace recovery tailwinds.
Wall Street analyst coverage of RTX Corporation reflects a moderately constructive consensus, with the majority of recent ratings skewing positive according to SID consensus data. TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on July 27, 2026, while RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on July 24, 2026, following the company's earnings report. Susquehanna also reaffirmed a Positive stance on the same date per Wall Street analyst reports. However, not all analysts share the bullish view — Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on July 24, and Bernstein reiterated a Market Perform rating on August 3, 2026. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a change from prior ratings, indicating stable conviction levels despite the stock's recent 3.08% single-day decline. The balance of three positive ratings against two neutral ratings suggests a consensus tilt toward outperformance, though the reiteration pattern indicates analysts are awaiting additional catalysts before adjusting their positioning on RTX.
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