RTX(NYSE) RTX

RTX NYSE:RTX builds essential parts and systems for aircraft and defense missions. It helps airlines transport people and goods across the world safely. The company also makes advanced shields to protect nations from threats.

What Powers the Fleet?

• Collins Aerospace: Supplies aircraft interiors and flight controls for civil and military customers; earned $8.4 billion in net sales in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Pratt & Whitney: Manufactures and maintains engines for commercial airliners and military fighter jets; earned $9.2 billion in net sales in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Raytheon: Designs tools to detect and intercept threats for governments and commercial users; earned $8.0 billion in net sales in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Strategic Moves and Growth

• Rebranded as RTX Corporation in July 2023.
• Divested the actuation and flight control and Simmonds Precision Products units in 2025.
• Secured multiyear defense contracts worth up to $23 billion for Tomahawk missiles in 2026.
• Won a $14.3 billion award for air-to-air missiles in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Global Strength and Innovation

RTX manages a diverse portfolio that balances short-cycle commercial aftermarket services with long-cycle defense development programs. The company uses its Customer Oriented Results and Excellence operating platform to drive digital transformation and modernization across its three specialized business units. Its operational model integrates advanced technology with a global supply chain to serve military and civil aviation customers in the public and private sectors.

Measuring Performance by the Numbers

• Net sales reached $71.7 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Net income attributable to common shareowners was $6.8 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Cash flows from operating activities were $8.3 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, up $1.9 billion year over year.
• Total backlog reached $340 billion as of Sept. 30, 2026, compared to $268 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.

Bottom Line

RTX has transformed into a broad aerospace and systems provider through the integration of Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney. Its ability to manage complex global supply chains and multiyear government contracts supports its presence in the military and commercial aviation markets.