RTX (NYSE:RTX) VP Sells $1,016,831.20 in Stock

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) VP Kevin Dasilva sold 4,760 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.62, for a total value of $1,016,831.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 22,349 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,774,193.38. The trade was a 17.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

RTX Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of RTX opened at $214.39 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $288.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.74, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $190.38 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $193.03. RTX Corporation has a twelve month low of $150.61 and a twelve month high of $221.34.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $24.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.89 billion. RTX had a return on equity of 13.99% and a net margin of 8.28%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.56 EPS. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.250 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that RTX Corporation will post 7.2 EPS for the current year.

RTX Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 51.41%.

Institutional Trading of RTX

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of RTX. Navalign LLC bought a new position in RTX in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new stake in RTX during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in RTX in the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. 1 North Wealth Services LLC increased its position in RTX by 456.7% in the fourth quarter. 1 North Wealth Services LLC now owns 167 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of RTX in the first quarter worth about $31,000. Institutional investors own 86.50% of the company’s stock.

Key RTX News

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its RTX price target to $240 and maintained an Overweight rating following the company’s earnings report. The target is above the broader analyst consensus of approximately $225.81, reinforcing the bullish view on RTX’s execution and outlook. Morgan Stanley raises RTX stock price target after earnings
• Positive Sentiment: RTX’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with revenue increasing 14.5% year over year to $24.71 billion and earnings reaching $1.89 per share versus the $1.66 consensus estimate. The company also raised its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to $95 billion–$96 billion, citing strong commercial aircraft maintenance demand and military-system orders.
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group lifted its RTX earnings forecasts to $7.20 per share for fiscal 2026 and $7.85 for fiscal 2027. The increases align with expectations for continued growth from aircraft services, defense replenishment and RTX’s sizable backlog.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to identify RTX as an attractive industrial and aerospace-defense stock amid resilient manufacturing, infrastructure investment and rising defense spending. Pratt & Whitney’s engine-and-systems strategy for the Next Generation Space Architecture could provide additional long-term program opportunities. 3 Industrial Stocks to Buy Amid Manufacturing Resilience
• Neutral Sentiment: RTX declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, equivalent to $2.92 annually and a yield near 1.3%. The payout supports shareholder returns but is unlikely to be a major share-price catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: RTX Vice President Kevin Dasilva sold 2,250 shares for approximately $488,000, reducing his holdings by about 10%. The transaction is relatively small and may reflect personal financial planning, but it adds a modest negative signal after the stock’s strong run.
• Negative Sentiment: With RTX trading well above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and at a high earnings multiple, valuation leaves less room for disappointment. The stock may need continued earnings beats and stronger guidance to sustain further gains.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RTX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Melius Research raised RTX from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $240.00 price target on shares of RTX in a report on Friday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price target on RTX in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Erste Group Bank cut shares of RTX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. One equities research 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 company. According to MarketBeat, RTX presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $226.94.

RTX Company Profile

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.