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RTX Corporation(RTX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
5-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$185.97
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RTX

10/09/2026: RTX (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

RTX Corporation is a leading global aerospace and defense firm that provides critical propulsion, sensor, and defense systems. The company benefits from a balanced portfolio with a significant backlog in both commercial aviation and government defense, which provides stable, long-term revenue visibility. Its main growth opportunity lies in modernization cycles for global defense and the ongoing recovery in commercial air travel. However, investors face execution risks related to supply chain constraints and the financial costs of engine fleet inspections. As a major industry player, RTX may suit dividend-focused investors seeking stability, though potential investors should closely monitor manufacturing quality and defense budget policy updates.

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 fitRTX provides steady growth rather than explosive upside, driven by long-cycle aerospace cycles.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may favor RTX when the defense sector receives positive tailwinds or commercial aerospace beats expectations.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation often reflects the company's defensive quality, leaving limited room for deep-value bargain hunting.
Dividend investorStrong fitRTX is a reliable dividend payer with a mature business model well-suited for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a major defense contractor, RTX offers a relatively stable risk profile compared to more volatile growth stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumDefense stocks can react sharply to geopolitical news or shifts in government defense budgets.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must weigh current price against long-term operational performance expectations.
Competition risk (Defense and Propulsion)MediumStrong competition from industry giants requires constant R&D to maintain market share.
Business qualityStrongThe company's deep integration into global defense and aviation infrastructure provides a durable franchise.
Dividend incomeStrongReliable cash flows support consistent dividend payouts to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highLarge-scale manufacturing of complex systems carries inherent risks in delivery and quality control.

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 strong 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 9.0%) 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 $7.9B (9.0% 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 +75.1% 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 81.7% 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 $90 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 250.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32.74
1Y Target Price 230.13
Price to earnings Ratio 32.74
1Y Target Price 230.13
Volume (30-day avg) 3.9M shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 153.36 - 226.41
Updated Date 10/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 153.36 - 226.41
Updated Date 10/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.50%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Collins AerospaceAerostructures, avionics, and interiors for commercial/military platforms.This segment benefits from the high volume of aircraft manufacturing and the recurring need for aftermarket parts.
Pratt & WhitneyAircraft engines and maintenance services for commercial/military aircraft.Profitability is driven by long-term service agreements (LTSAs) that provide recurring revenue over the engine's life.
RaytheonMissiles, radars, sensors, and cyber security solutions.Revenue is largely driven by multi-year government defense contracts that provide significant visibility.
GeographyGlobal sales across North America, Europe, and international export markets.International defense demand is a key growth driver, though it carries geopolitical and regulatory complexities.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 32.74
Forward PE 24.57
Enterprise Value 287.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68
Enterprise Value 287.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68
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 81.66

Financial Metrics

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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