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Arlington, Virginia-based RTX Corporation (RTX) is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. With a market cap of $182.3 billion, the company operates through three segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks”, and RTX fits this description perfectly. The company provides advanced systems and technologies for commercial aviation, defense, and space, supported by a robust innovation pipeline and a global footprint.
Shares of RTX have dipped 1.6% from its 52-week high of $138.82 recorded on May 21. RTX stock has risen 2.6% over the past three months, lagging behind the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 4.8% increase.
On a YTD basis, RTX stock has gained 17.9%, outpacing XLI’s 8.4% return. Moreover, over the past 52 weeks, shares of RTX have soared 29.3%, outperforming the XLI's 16.2% increase.
Despite some fluctuations, the stock has been trading mostly above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
RTX’s stock tumbled 9.8% following the release of its Q1 2025 results on Apr. 22. The company posted quarterly revenue of $20.3 billion, up 5.2% year-over-year and surpassing Street estimates of $19.7 billion. Adjusted EPS rose 9.7% from the year-ago quarter to $1.47, also exceeding the Wall Street expectations of $1.35.
The decline in stock price was driven by underwhelming guidance for fiscal 2025, which dampened investor confidence. RTX expects adjusted sales in the range of $83 billion to $84 billion, including 4% to 6% organic growth, and adjusted EPS to range between $6 and $6.15
In contrast, rival The Boeing Company (BA) has performed weaker than RTX. Shares of Boeing have climbed 18.4% over the past 52 weeks and a 17.1% rise on a YTD basis.
Despite the stock’s outperformance over the past year, analysts are cautiously optimistic on RTX. The stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the 24 analysts covering the stock and, as of writing, is trading below the mean price target of $140.83.
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