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RTX Corporation(RTX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$191.01
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RTX

10/23/2026: RTX (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

RTX Corporation is a prominent global aerospace and defense firm that provides critical engines, avionics, and advanced missile defense systems. The company benefits from a strong installed base that drives recurring aftermarket revenue, alongside substantial defense contracts that offer long-term stability. While RTX has a leading position in its markets, it faces significant operational risks, including complex manufacturing supply chains and occasional costly fleet maintenance requirements. The stock may suit investors seeking a combination of exposure to defense spending and dividend income, provided they are comfortable with sector-specific volatility. Investors should monitor defense contract wins and the progress of engine quality improvement programs.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is steady rather than explosive, tied to defense budgets and commercial aviation cycles.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveRecent market strength in the aerospace sector supports a positive trend.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to long-term government contracts and industrial cycles.
Dividend investorStrong fitRTX offers a reliable dividend yield backed by consistent cash flows from its massive installed engine base.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe company's role as a critical defense and aerospace contractor provides a stable, long-term business profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumDefense stocks can react sharply to geopolitical events and government funding announcements.
Valuation riskMediumPremium multiples are often assigned to defense leaders, which can limit upside if growth slows.
Competition risk (Defense and Engines)Medium / highRTX faces stiff competition from established players like Lockheed Martin and GE in critical product segments.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses a wide economic moat due to its highly specialized technology and long-term service contracts.
Dividend incomeStrongRTX has a demonstrated commitment to returning capital to shareholders through regular dividends.
Execution riskMedium / highManaging large-scale, complex supply chains across global operations remains a significant operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 86.75%
Avg. Invested days 110
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RTX receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RTX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+41.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.4%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+9.7%), soft profitability (net margin 7.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.09%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RTX's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $7.4B (8.4% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is RTX's strongest growth driver at +64.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+41.0%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+9.7%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 81.6% and approximately 92.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.09%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.20%
State Street Corp 7.08%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
Capital Research Global Investors 3.88%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 2.76%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RTX generates approximately $201 of gross profit, $105 of operating income, and $84 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.05%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RTX has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 257.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.06
1Y Target Price 229.17
Price to earnings Ratio 31.06
1Y Target Price 229.17
Volume (30-day avg) 4.7M shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 164.95 - 226.41
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 164.95 - 226.41
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.45%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.15

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commercial AftermarketMaintenance, repair, and overhaul services for jet engines and aircraft components.This is a recurring revenue powerhouse that benefits whenever planes are flying.
Defense ContractsMissile systems, sensors, and intelligence technologies for military customers.This provides long-term stability backed by government defense spending commitments.
Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM)Manufacturing engines and avionics for new aircraft builds.This segment is tied to the production rates of major commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-20
When Before Market
Estimate 1.78
Actual 2.26

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.75%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.54%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.56%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.85%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.06
Forward PE 24.57
Enterprise Value 287.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.69
Enterprise Value 287.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.69
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.9
Shares Outstanding 1.35B
Shares Floating 1.25B
Shares Outstanding 1.35B
Shares Floating 1.25B
Percent Insiders 0.09
Percent Institutions 81.61

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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