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RTX ($RTX) Raises 2026 Guidance After Q3 Earnings Jump 33%

RTX reported Q3 2026 revenue of $25.0B, up 11% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $2.26, up 33%. The company raised full-year guidance for sales ($97.0B-$97.5B), EPS ($7.65-$7.75), and free cash flow ($9.0B-$9.2B), citing growth across all segments and a record $340B backlog.

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Published Oct 20, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RTXBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and guidance raise are likely to lift RTX stock and related defense equities.

02

Market read

First report of RTX earnings and guidance; material for defense sector and market sentiment.

03

What to watch

Free cash flow decline of 47% quarter‑over‑quarter could limit near‑term capital allocation.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

RTX is a major U.S. aerospace and defense contractor releasing its Q3 2026 results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RTXBullishHigh confidence
Context

RTX reported Q3 earnings with 33% EPS beat and raised full-year sales and EPS guidance.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in higher sales and EPS outlook

Evidence & confidence

Guidance increase of $97‑$97.5B sales and $7.65‑$7.75 EPS is material and new.

Market effects

Sector

Defense and aerospace sector may see broader upside on strong backlog and guidance.

Regional

U.S. defense stocks could rally in early trading.

Global

International suppliers may benefit from increased defense spending.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher guidance may already be priced in; risk of execution shortfall.

Key entities

  • business unit
    Raytheon

    Sales up 14% driven by Patriot and other programs.

  • business unit
    Pratt & Whitney

    Sales rose 10%.

  • business unit
    Collins Aerospace

    Sales increased 10%.

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StoryRTX posts Q3 2026 earnings beat and lifts full‑year sales and EPS outlook

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