RTX Corporation (RTX)
RTX Corporation is a global aerospace and defence giant that builds the engines, missiles, and radar systems keeping planes in the air and borders secure.
Is RTX Corporation a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: RTX Corporation is a global aerospace and defence giant that builds the engines, missiles, and radar systems keeping planes in the air and borders secure.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Successful rollout of next-generation engine technology dominating the market.
Major technological shifts or geopolitical changes reducing demand for traditional defence hardware.
What does RTX Corporation do?
RTX is the powerhouse behind household names like Pratt & Whitney engines and Collins Aerospace systems. Sales of high-tech equipment to airlines and government defence departments drive the income, often tied to long-term service contracts that keep the cash flowing for decades. How they work through that massive backlog of orders, while wrestling with the supply chain snags common in aerospace, is what to keep an eye on.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on momentum and growth, and weakest on value.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.4% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 14% over the year
- !High P/E of 38 - big growth is already priced in
- Momentum screens high (80/100)
- Dominant position in essential aerospace and defence markets
- High barrier to entry for competitors due to complex technology
- Reliable revenue stream from long-term maintenance contracts
- Geopolitical tensions impacting international trade
- Potential for costly product recalls or safety issues
- Fluctuations in the price of raw materials like titanium and aluminium
What do RTX Corporation's numbers mean?
How much money does RTX Corporation make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does RTX Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes - RTX Corporation currently pays a dividend of about 1.4% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does RTX Corporation report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
RTX Corporation is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-20 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | $1.66 | $1.89 | Beat +14% |
| 2026-04-21 | $1.52 | $1.78 | Beat +17% |
| 2026-01-27 | $1.47 | $1.55 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-10-21 | $1.41 | $1.70 | Beat +21% |
| 2025-07-22 | $1.43 | $1.56 | Beat +9% |
| 2025-04-22 | $1.37 | $1.47 | Beat +8% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, RTX Corporation came in ahead of what analysts expected 6 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of RTX Corporation?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Dominant position in essential aerospace and defence markets
- High barrier to entry for competitors due to complex technology
- Reliable revenue stream from long-term maintenance contracts
- High reliance on government defence budgets
- Complex and expensive manufacturing processes
- Vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical tensions impacting international trade
- Potential for costly product recalls or safety issues
- Fluctuations in the price of raw materials like titanium and aluminium
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A significant, sustained drop in global commercial air travel
- Major cuts to national defence spending across key markets
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.