Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX – Free Report) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm bought 53,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,060,000.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Fortress Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RTX during the second quarter worth $358,000. Navalign LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RTX in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of RTX in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of RTX during the first quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of RTX during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Institutional investors own 86.50% of the company’s stock.
RTX Stock Down 0.9%
RTX stock opened at $210.36 on Friday. 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 business has a 50 day moving average price of $203.73 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $195.53. The company has a market cap of $283.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.29. RTX Corporation has a twelve month low of $150.61 and a twelve month high of $226.88.
RTX Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.73 per share. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is 51.41%.
RTX News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The European Commission closed its antitrust investigation into Pratt & Whitney Canada, RTX’s aircraft-engine unit. The decision removes the risk of potential enforcement action, fines or business restrictions tied to the probe. EU closes antitrust probe into RTX’s Pratt & Whitney
- Positive Sentiment: Raytheon secured a roughly $22.9 billion, seven-year U.S. Navy Tomahawk missile contract. The award should improve long-term revenue visibility, support higher production and strengthen RTX’s defense backlog through the 2030s. Can RTX’s Tomahawk Production Ramp-Up Enhance Its Growth Prospects?
- Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results also remain supportive: RTX exceeded EPS and revenue expectations, posted 14.5% year-over-year revenue growth and raised confidence in its fiscal 2026 outlook. These results reinforce the company’s ability to convert its backlog into cash-generating programs. How Investors May Respond to RTX Winning a US$22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal and Raising Guidance
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market volatility, including concerns about Treasury policy, oil prices and upcoming inflation data, may be contributing to pressure across equities rather than reflecting a change in RTX’s fundamentals.
- Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Ramsaran Maharajh sold 13,655 RTX shares for approximately $3.06 million, cutting his direct holdings by about 51%. While the sale may be routine, it can weigh on sentiment when the stock is near its 52-week high. RTX EVP Sells 13,655 Shares
- Negative Sentiment: RTX trades at a demanding earnings multiple after a substantial rally. The valuation leaves less room for execution disappointments and may encourage investors to take profits.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $240.00 target price on shares of RTX in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Dbs Bank raised shares of RTX from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of RTX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $238.00 price objective on shares of RTX in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. One investment 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, RTX has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $228.59.
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, insider Troy D. Brunk sold 8,557 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.29, for a total transaction of $1,799,451.53. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,809 shares in the company, valued at $1,852,444.61. The trade was a 49.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, VP Kevin G. Dasilva sold 2,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $216.93, for a total transaction of $488,092.50. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 20,099 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,360,076.07. The trade was a 10.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 29,222 shares of company stock valued at $6,362,003. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
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.
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