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RTX Posts Strong Q3 2026 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook

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RTX reported double-digit sales and earnings growth in Q3 2026 and lifted its full-year guidance for sales, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow.

RTX Posts Strong Q3 2026 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook

RTX Corporation posted robust third-quarter 2026 financial results Monday, reporting double-digit growth in both sales and earnings as the Arlington, Virginia-based aerospace and defense giant raised its outlook for the remainder of the year.

The company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RTX, announced quarterly sales of approximately $25 billion for the period ending in Q3 2026. The strong top-line performance was driven by what executives described as solid operational execution across its business segments.

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Following the quarterly beat, RTX lifted its full-year 2026 guidance across three key metrics: adjusted sales, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow. Raised outlooks from defense contractors of this scale are closely watched by investors as signals of sustained demand from both commercial aviation customers and government defense programs.

RTX, formed from the 2020 merger of Raytheon Technologies and United Technologies, operates major divisions including Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, both of which serve commercial and military customers globally. The company's performance reflects broader trends of recovering air travel demand and elevated defense spending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What did RTX report for Q3 2026 sales?

RTX reported third-quarter 2026 sales of approximately $25 billion, reflecting double-digit growth driven by strong operational performance.

Q.Did RTX raise its 2026 full-year guidance?

Yes. RTX raised its full-year 2026 outlook for adjusted sales, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow following the strong quarterly results.

Q.Where is RTX headquartered and where is it listed?

RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RTX.

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