RTX ($RTX) Raises 2026 Guidance After Q3 Earnings Jump 33%

RTX ($RTX) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $25.0 billion, up 11% year over year, and adjusted earnings per share of $2.26, up 33%. The aerospace and defense company raised its full-year sales, earnings, and free cash flow guidance, supported by growth across all three business segments and a record $340 billion backlog.

• Adjusted EPS increased from $1.70 to $2.26, including a $0.25 benefit from IEEPA cost recovery.
• Net income attributable to shareholders rose 35% to $2.58 billion.
• Raytheon sales increased 14% to $8.03 billion, driven by Patriot, Standard Missile, Tomahawk, and naval programs.
• Pratt & Whitney sales rose 10% to $9.23 billion, while Collins Aerospace sales increased 10% to $8.38 billion.
• Backlog reached $340 billion, comprising $176 billion in commercial aerospace and $164 billion in defense.
• RTX raised 2026 adjusted sales guidance to $97.0–$97.5 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $7.65–$7.75.
• Full-year free cash flow guidance increased to $9.0–$9.2 billion, although quarterly free cash flow declined 47% to $2.1 billion.

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