These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On RTX Following Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results

RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX) on Thursday reported upbeat second-quarter results and raised its full-year financial outlook.

Benzinga • 6 hours ago

QUICK SPARK: RTX Just Received Its First US Patriot Order in 30 Years

RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX) revealed an eye-catching milestone during its second-quarter earnings call: the company received its first domestic production order for GEM-T Patriot interceptors in more than 30 years. The order was part of more than $5 billion in Patriot-related bookings during the quarter, driven primarily by international customers.

Benzinga • an hour ago

QUICK SPARK: RTX Is Prioritizing Broken Engines Over New Planes

RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX) is making an unusual tradeoff: instead of directing every available engine component toward new aircraft deliveries, it's prioritizing repairs for grounded jets.

Benzinga • an hour ago

RTX Beats on Q2 Earnings, Lifts Full-Year 2026 Guidance

RTX tops Q2 earnings estimates and boosts full-year 2026 outlook as commercial aerospace, defense demand, and a record backlog fuel strong growth.

Zacks Investment Research • 5 hours ago

US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control

As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered increased concern among customers about reliance on American ​suppliers.

Reuters • 15 hours ago

RTX Corporation: The Beat And Raise Investors Wanted

RTX Corporation delivered a robust Q2 2026, with 16% organic sales growth, $2.9B free cash flow, and a record $289B backlog. I raised RTX's full-year sales outlook by $2.5B and EPS guidance by 5.5%, driven by strength in Raytheon, Pratt aftermarket, and Collins OE. Execution risks remain—supply chain capacity, inventory absorption, and margin pressures—but the diversified growth and backlog provide substantial revenue visibility.

Seeking Alpha • 5 hours ago

Defense ETFs in Focus Amid Earnings, Conflict and Military Spending

Defense ETFs are gaining attention as solid Q2 earnings, rising military spending and escalating Middle East tensions strengthen the sector's outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • 4 hours ago

RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand

RTX raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on sustained demand for ​commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems, as airlines keep older ‌jets flying and governments replenish weapons stockpiles.

Reuters • Jul 23, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the U.S. aerospace and defence company Raytheon ​had expressed an interest in joint ‌production of Patriot interceptors, as Kyiv seeks to bolster air defences against escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Reuters • Jul 23, 2026

RTX raises 2026 guidance after double-digit sales growth drives Q2 results

RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX, XETRA:5UR) shares rose about 8% in early trading Thursday after the aerospace and defense company reported better-than-expected second quarter results and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.89 on revenue of $24.7 billion for the quarter, ahead of analyst expectations for adjusted EPS of $1.66 on revenue of $22.88 billion, according to consensus estimates.

Proactive Investors • Jul 23, 2026