RTX raises 2026 outlook as RTX Corporation stock trades at EUR 172.60

Published on 10/21/2026 at 11:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Sales reached USD 24.965 billion in the third quarter, up 11 percent year over year. RTX Corporation stock was at EUR 172.60 on October 21, 2026.

Operational momentum and valuation

RTX lifted its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to USD 97.0 billion-USD 97.5 billion on October 20, 2026.
Backlog reached USD 340.0 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 36 percent year over year.
RTX Corporation stock was at EUR 172.60 at 11:05 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026.

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RTX Corporation (ISIN US75513E1010) was at EUR 172.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST. On October 20, 2026, RTX reported third-quarter sales of USD 24.965 billion, up 11 percent from the prior year, and raised its full-year outlook.

Outlook moves higher

The company raised adjusted 2026 sales guidance to USD 97.0 billion-USD 97.5 billion from USD 95.0 billion-USD 96.0 billion. Adjusted earnings per share guidance increased to USD 7.65-USD 7.75 from USD 7.10-USD 7.25, while free cash flow guidance rose to USD 9.0 billion-USD 9.2 billion from USD 8.50 billion-USD 8.75 billion, according to the October 20 release from RTX.

Adjusted earnings per share reached USD 2.26 in the third quarter, up 33 percent year over year. The figure included USD 0.25 per share from recovery of costs related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Three recent stock signals

On October 9, 2026, TD Cowen cut its RTX target from USD 240.00 to USD 225.00 while keeping a Buy rating, as Yahoo Finance reported. On October 15, 2026, RBC Capital cut its target from USD 250.00 to USD 235.00 and retained Outperform, according to Yahoo Finance. The October 20 results then supplied the latest company-specific catalyst.

What does the backlog mean for growth?

RTX ended the third quarter with a USD 340.0 billion backlog, up 36 percent year over year, including USD 176.0 billion in commercial work and USD 164.0 billion in defense. The company also said it received more than USD 81.0 billion in awards during the quarter, giving the higher sales outlook a substantial order base. Free cash flow was USD 2.119 billion in the period.

Stock valuation context

RTX's market capitalization was USD 260.6 billion as of October 21, 2026, while its primary listing is on the NYSE. RTX operates in the Industrials sector and Aerospace and Defense industry, with Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon as its three main businesses.

RTX Corporation was at EUR 172.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of RTX Corporation stock.