RTX Corporation (RTX)

In the past six months, RTX stock has increased by 20.59%. Key events impacting the stock include strong Q4 2024 results and a positive 2025 outlook, Q1 2025 results with adjusted EPS beating estimates but underwhelming guidance, and strong Q2 2025 results with sales growth and adjusted EPS exceeding estimates, but reduced EPS guidance for the full year. Recent contract wins, such as Raytheon's $74 million U.S. Navy contract, also contributed to market sentiment.

Demand from government defense spending is generally steady, while the commercial aerospace industry is expected to continue growing due to high travel demand. RTX's substantial backlog of $236 billion indicates robust demand for its products and solutions across both commercial and defense sectors. The company's focus on research and development is expected to drive future growth.

RTX Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate operating in the Aerospace & Defense sector. It is structured into three main business segments: Collins Aerospace, which specializes in advanced systems for commercial and military aircraft; Pratt & Whitney, which designs and manufactures aircraft engines and gas turbines; and Raytheon, which focuses on threat detection, tracking, and mitigation capabilities.

RTX Corp. operates globally with over 230 manufacturing facilities across 30 countries, serving customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Its primary regions of operation include the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and North Africa. The United States government is a major customer.

RTX's brand reputation has been significantly impacted by legal issues related to its Raytheon subsidiary, including a $950 million settlement for government fraud and FCPA violations. Despite these challenges, RTX continues to be recognized on various Forbes lists in 2025, including Global 2000 and Most Trusted Companies in America.

RTX Corporation's ownership is predominantly institutional, with approximately 80.62% held by institutional shareholders. Vanguard Group Inc. holds the largest stake with approximately 8.97% of the company. Individual ownership by RTX insiders is relatively small, at about 0.41%, while retail investors hold approximately 18.97% of the company's stock.