The Latest Breaking News from RTX

Defense stocks like RTX Corp, parent of Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney, look attractive to value buyers. Short sellers are selling out-of-the-money RTX puts and calls, as they have high premiums.

RTX (RTX) recently hit new all-time highs of $214.50 and has robust technical momentum. RTX has gained nearly 63% over the past year. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment is mixed. Some see RTX as overvalued or a “Hold” at current levels. Author’s Note:...

Droves of U.S. defense giants reported earnings in late January. See which names in this red-hot industry impressed and disappointed during the quarter.

Defense sector leader RTX outperformed in Q4 and provided favorable guidance, driving its stock price higher; analysts are leading the market.

Despite RTX Corporation’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Raytheon reported strong free cash flow (FCF) for Q4 and the full year. Moreover, it projected strong FCF for 2026. Based on this, RTX could be worth 10% more. Buying long-dated call options could work for investors.

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin disclosed purchasing shares in Chevron Corporation and RTX Corporation days before the United States carried out a high-profile operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

LMT and other defense stocks are trending on reports that Trump is seeking to raise the 2027 defense budget to $1.5 trillion.

The nation's largest aerospace and defense company has drawn the president’s ire for being “the least responsive to the needs of the Department of War” and simultaneously the “most aggressive” in compensating shareholders.