RTX Corporation (RTX)

In the past six months, RTX stock has experienced notable performance. Over the last 12 months, the stock price increased by 54.33%, with a year-to-date return of 8.27%. In the past month, the stock increased by 4.44%. As of early February 2026, RTX traded at approximately $196.16, with a market capitalization of $263.01 billion. The stock reached a 52-week high of $206.48 on February 4, 2026, and a 52-week low of $112.27 on April 7, 2025. Key events impacting the stock price include strong Q3 2025 results, increased defense orders, and Q4 2024 results and 2025 outlook.

Demand for RTX Corp.'s products and services is largely driven by broader market trends in commercial aerospace and defense rather than distinct seasonal patterns. The company has experienced robust demand across both its commercial aerospace and defense segments. This includes strong growth in the commercial aftermarket and escalating geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending globally. The demand for RTX's offerings appears to be more influenced by long-term contracts, global events, and the ongoing need for advanced aerospace and defense technologies.

RTX Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers in its sector by revenue and market capitalization, and a significant provider of intelligence services. RTX operates within the aerospace and defense sector, offering advanced technology solutions through three segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Collins Aerospace specializes in systems for commercial, regional, business aviation, and military sectors. Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. Raytheon focuses on defense and aerospace technologies. RTX's products and services include aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity solutions, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones, serving a broad customer base including aircraft manufacturers, airlines, defense contractors, and government agencies.

RTX maintains a significant global presence, with over 600 facilities across 44 states and territories in the U.S., and its global headquarters located in Arlington, Virginia. The company's operations extend worldwide, with employees in 52 countries and substantial sales attributed to various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Europe represented $24 billion in operations for RTX in 2024.

In the past year, RTX's brand reputation has been significantly impacted by legal and ethical issues. The company has agreed to pay nearly $1 billion in fines to resolve multiple federal investigations related to corruption, government contracting violations, and export control breaches. The settlement included penalties for bribing Qatari officials and defrauding the U.S. Defense Department through overcharging in procurement contracts. RTX was fined $200 million for violations of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which included exchanging data and products with prohibited countries.

RTX Corporation's ownership structure is primarily composed of institutional investors, with approximately 49.64% of the company's stock held by them. Public companies and individual investors own about 50.30%, while insiders hold a smaller percentage of 0.06%. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., State Street Corp, Capital Research Global Investors, Capital International Investors, and Dodge & Cox.