RTX (NYSE:RTX) Trading Down 1.5% – What’s Next?

Shares of RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) were down 1.5% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as $185.57 and last traded at $186.8560. Approximately 5,018,785 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 20% from the average daily volume of 6,303,569 shares. The stock had previously closed at $189.71.

Key Stories Impacting RTX

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RTX won a $2.01 billion U.S. Air Force contract modification for the AEHF terminal system, a sizeable program win that supports near‑term revenue and backlog. RTX Corporation (RTX) Secures $2.01 Billion US Air Force Modification Contract
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions (Iran–US) have driven a surge in social‑media and trader interest in RTX as a key supplier of air‑defense systems (Patriot, radars), lifting expectations for increased government defense spending. That buzz can attract short‑term buying from momentum and sector rotation trades. RTX Corporation Stock (RTX) Opinions on Iran-US Tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street and broker commentary remain constructive (multiple recent Buy/Overweight ratings and a median analyst target ~$211). Morning coverage also lists RTX as a core defense holding, which supports institutional interest. RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: Retail/influencer coverage highlighted RTX as a “core” position in sector rotation videos, which can increase retail flows and short‑term liquidity into the name. The Big 3: RTX, BP, TSM
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison with L3Harris frames RTX in a competitive context — both are expanding tech and production capacity to capture defense demand; competition could pressure margins or share in specific programs. RTX vs L3Harris: Which Defense Stock Has Better Growth Prospects?
• Neutral Sentiment: Erste Group issued an FY2026 earnings forecast update for RTX; analyst forecast revisions are being absorbed but so far reflect the company’s guidance rather than unexpected misses. FY2026 Earnings Forecast for RTX Issued By Erste Group Bank
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling has been reported (multiple executives sold shares over the past six months with no insider purchases reported), which can sap investor confidence and weigh on sentiment even amid strong contract news. RTX Corporation Stock (RTX) Opinions on Iran-US Tensions

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have weighed in on RTX. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of RTX from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Erste Group Bank initiated coverage on shares of RTX in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Vertical Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $227.00 price objective on shares of RTX in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $240.00 price objective on shares of RTX in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, RTX presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $202.00.

RTX Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $251.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.67, a PEG ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.42. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $200.67 and its 200-day simple moving average is $183.46.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $24.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.65 billion. RTX had a net margin of 7.60% and a return on equity of 13.08%. RTX’s quarterly revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.54 EPS. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.800 EPS. On average, analysts expect that RTX Corporation will post 6.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

RTX Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 20th were given a dividend of $0.68 per share. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 20th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is presently 54.84%.

Insider Activity at RTX

In other news, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 15,124 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.65, for a total transaction of $3,095,126.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,184 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,698,105.60. This represents a 53.43% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 35,755 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.56, for a total value of $7,349,797.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 59,556 shares in the company, valued at $12,242,331.36. The trade was a 37.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 89,255 shares of company stock valued at $18,151,956. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RTX

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in RTX by 24.3% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,018 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,969,000 after acquiring an additional 3,332 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of RTX by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,873 shares of the company’s stock valued at $564,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares during the last quarter. United Bank grew its position in shares of RTX by 68.0% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 10,202 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,490,000 after purchasing an additional 4,131 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in shares of RTX by 3.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 20,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,052,000 after purchasing an additional 623 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of RTX in the second quarter worth about $109,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.50% of the company’s stock.

About RTX

RTX (NYSE: RTX) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and services advanced systems for commercial, military and governmental customers worldwide. The company was created through the 2020 combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation and later adopted the RTX name, positioning itself as a diversified provider across the aerospace and defense value chain.

RTX’s operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.