RTX (NYSE:RTX) Stock Price Up 4.7% – Here’s What Happened

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX)’s stock price rose 4.7% on Monday . The company traded as high as $212.82 and last traded at $212.13. Approximately 12,150,070 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 83% from the average daily volume of 6,642,316 shares. The stock had previously closed at $202.62.

RTX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical shock sent investors into defense stocks, lifting RTX as buyers anticipate increased military spending and replenishment demand. Lockheed Martin, RTX Corp Stocks Hit All-Time Highs On Iran Attack
• Positive Sentiment: Market coverage and premarket trading showed RTX among the biggest gainers as Wall Street repriced defense contractors on the conflict — momentum trade amplified by heavy volume. Northrop Grumman, Axon and RTX lifted most as defense stocks gain on Iran war
• Positive Sentiment: Macro headlines on an expanding Middle East confrontation sent global defense equities higher, giving RTX sector tailwinds that investors treat as durable given current risk perceptions. Global defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks
• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals support the rally: RTX recently beat Q4 estimates and set FY‑2026 EPS guidance that signals growth visibility; analysts point to its ~$268B backlog and increased missile-production programs as durable revenue drivers. Defense Stocks: Rockets, Radars, and Record Backlogs
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces referencing “RTX” in other contexts (drug candidate RTX‑117 or NVIDIA RTX graphics) are unrelated to RTX Corporation; they can create short-term headline noise but aren’t company-specific drivers. XtalPi’s AI + Robotics Platform Powers First Clinical Milestone for ReviR’s RTX‑117
• Negative Sentiment: Minor reputational issues (e.g., campus protests mentioning RTX at recruiting events) are being reported but are unlikely to meaningfully affect earnings or backlog; monitor for escalation. SJP protests RTX at engineering career

Analysts Set New Price Targets

RTX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. DZ Bank cut shares of RTX from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Citigroup increased their target price on RTX from $227.00 to $238.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of RTX from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $199.50.

RTX Trading Up 4.7%

The stock has a market cap of $284.74 billion, a PE ratio of 42.77, a PEG ratio of 2.93 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.03. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $195.27 and a 200 day moving average price of $177.02.

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

RTX Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th will be given a $0.68 dividend. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 20th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is 54.84%.

Insider Buying and Selling at RTX

In other news, EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 35,755 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.56, for a total transaction of $7,349,797.80. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 59,556 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,242,331.36. This represents a 37.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 15,124 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.65, for a total value of $3,095,126.60. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 13,184 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,698,105.60. This represents a 53.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 89,255 shares of company stock valued at $18,151,956. 0.15% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BNP Paribas purchased a new position in shares of RTX during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Navalign LLC bought a new position in RTX in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in RTX during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA bought a new stake in RTX during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Valley Wealth Managers Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of RTX in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. 86.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.