Pentagon Awards Raytheon $6.3 Billion Missile Interceptor Contract

Barclays launched coverage of 20 aerospace and defense companies, rating Boeing (BA) and RTX (RTX) Overweight. Analyst Anthony Valentini expects Boeing to return to normalized growth and RTX to benefit from new aircraft content and missile exposure. Other Overweight picks include Rocket Lab (RKLB), CAE (CAE), DPC (DDPC), Kratos (KTOS), Karman (KRMN), Archer Aviation (ACHR), Beta Technologies (BETA), SpaceX (SPCX), and Palantir (PLTR).

RTX secured a $6.3 billion Pentagon contract to produce Standard Missile-3 Block IB All-Up-Rounds, with production at its Arizona and Alabama facilities. The contract runs until October 2034.

Raytheon, an RTX business, received a $6.3 billion Pentagon contract for Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors. The deal includes $454 million in immediate funds for fiscal year 2026. Production will occur in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, supporting domestic defense vendors. The interceptors can be deployed from ship or land to defend against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) reported Q2 sales of $24.7B, up 14%, and adjusted EPS of $1.89, up 21%. Its backlog reached $289B. Management raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $7.10-$7.25. RTX secured a $20.7B missile production contract. Jim Cramer noted defense demand but concerns about commercial aviation and engine-related costs.

Barclays initiated coverage on RTX (Raytheon Technologies) with an 'Overweight' rating and a $223.00 price target. RTX is currently trading at $183.58, which is 18.2% overvalued according to its GF Value™ of $155.33. The company has a GF Score™ of 88/100, indicating strong overall performance. Insider activity shows significant selling, with $6.86 million in sales over the past three months.

Raytheon, an RTX business, won a $6.3bn contract from the US Department of War for SM-3 Block IB interceptors, spanning five years with a two-year option. The deal supports missile defense stockpiles and production will occur in Arizona and Alabama. The SM-3 IB defends against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles, with enhanced targeting and propulsion.