RTX raises 2026 outlook: 11 percent Q3 growth for RTX Corporation stock

Published on 10/26/2026 at 12:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

RTX lifted 2026 outlook after Q3 sales rose 11 percent to USD 25.0 billion. RTX Corporation stock costs EUR 171.30 on October 26, 2026.

Quarterly outlook and backlog

RTX raised its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to USD 97.0-97.5 billion on October 20, 2026.
RTX reported a USD 340.0 billion backlog for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
RTX Corporation stock trades at EUR 171.30 at 12:40 p.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026.

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RTX Corporation stock (ISIN US75513E1010) was at EUR 171.30 at Lang & Schwarz at 12:40 p.m. CET on October 26, 2026, as RTX raised its 2026 outlook after reporting third-quarter sales growth of 11.00 percent. In its release dated October 20, 2026, RTX reported sales of USD 25.0 billion and lifted its adjusted sales outlook to USD 97.0-97.5 billion.

Outlook moves higher

The revised range compares with the previous USD 95.0-96.0 billion outlook. RTX also raised adjusted earnings per share guidance to USD 7.65-7.75 from USD 7.10-7.25 and lifted free cash flow guidance to USD 9.0-9.2 billion from USD 8.50-8.75 billion.

The quarter ended September 30, 2026, produced adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.26, up 33.00 percent from USD 1.70 in the year-earlier quarter. GAAP earnings per share were USD 1.89, with the company identifying acquisition accounting adjustments and restructuring items in the reported figure.

What does the backlog mean?

RTX ended the third quarter with a USD 340.0 billion backlog, including USD 176.0 billion in commercial work and USD 164.0 billion in defense work. The company said it received more than USD 81.0 billion in commercial and defense awards during the quarter, including multi-year Tomahawk and AMRAAM production contracts.

Three October milestones

On October 20, 2026, RTX reported USD 25.0 billion of third-quarter sales. On the same date, it disclosed a USD 340.0 billion backlog. It then raised its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to USD 97.0-97.5 billion, making the outlook revision the latest of the three developments.

Stock trades at EUR 171.30

RTX operates through Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. In the third quarter, Raytheon sales rose 14.00 percent to USD 8.031 billion, while Pratt & Whitney sales increased 10.00 percent to USD 9.231 billion. The figures show that defense demand and commercial aftermarket activity are supporting the higher outlook, while the company still lists customer, production and supply-chain risks among factors that could affect future performance.

RTX Corporation stock trades at EUR 171.30 at 12:40 p.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026.

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