RTX (RTX) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

RTX (NYSE:RTX) is anticipated to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 20th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.78 per share and revenue of $24.11 billion for the quarter. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.250 EPS. Individuals may visit the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.23. RTX had a return on equity of 13.99% and a net margin of 8.28%. The firm had revenue of $24.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.89 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.56 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect RTX to post $7.22 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7.77 EPS for the next fiscal year.

RTX Stock Performance

Shares of RTX opened at $193.77 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.78. RTX has a one year low of $156.10 and a one year high of $226.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $261.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.12, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.31. The business has a fifty day moving average of $199.69 and a 200 day moving average of $193.65.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on RTX shares. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on shares of RTX from $220.00 to $265.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of RTX from $200.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $240.00 target price (up from $220.00) on shares of RTX in a report on Friday, July 24th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of RTX from $240.00 to $225.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of RTX from $235.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $226.75.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 13,655 shares of RTX stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.92, for a total transaction of $3,057,627.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 13,184 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,952,161.28. The trade was a 50.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Troy Brunk sold 8,557 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.29, for a total value of $1,799,451.53. Following the transaction, the insider owned 8,809 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,852,444.61. This trade represents a 49.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 29,222 shares of company stock valued at $6,362,003 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

More RTX News

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RTX’s Raytheon division secured an approximately $8 billion nuclear command-and-control contract and a $729 million counter-drone export deal. The awards strengthen backlog, international exposure and multiyear revenue visibility. RTX Locks In a Decade of Defense Dominance
• Positive Sentiment: Raytheon was selected to modernize U.S. Space Force global early-warning radar sites, supporting RTX’s position in missile defense and space-based security systems. The work is strategically important, although the contract’s financial value was not disclosed. RTX’s Raytheon selected to modernize U.S. Space Force global early warning radars
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains constructive ahead of the quarterly report, citing a record backlog, resilient aerospace and defense demand, recent contract wins and a valuation viewed as attractive relative to RTX’s growth prospects. The average broker price target is about $226.75, implying additional upside from current levels. Should You Buy, Hold or Sell RTX Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: RTX’s upcoming third-quarter results are the next major catalyst. Investors will watch revenue, earnings, free cash flow, order growth and supply-chain execution. The company previously exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and currently guides to fiscal 2026 earnings of $7.10–$7.25 per share. Exploring Analyst Estimates for RTX Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Supply-chain constraints remain a risk, particularly for commercial aerospace production and margins. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered its RTX price target from $223 to $214 and maintained a “market perform” rating, tempering the bullish contract news. RTX price target lowered by Sanford C. Bernstein

RTX Company Profile

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) is an aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures products and systems for commercial aviation, business aviation, military aircraft and government customers. Its portfolio includes aircraft engines, avionics, flight-control systems, cabin interiors, communications equipment, air and missile defense systems, precision weapons, radars and advanced sensors.

The company operates through three principal businesses: Collins Aerospace, which supplies aerospace systems and components; Pratt & Whitney, which designs and produces aircraft engines and related services; and Raytheon, which provides defense and intelligence technologies.