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RTX posts Q3 2026 earnings beat and lifts 2026 sales and EPS outlook
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) reported third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $25.0 billion, an 11% year‑over‑year increase and 12% organic growth. Adjusted earnings per share rose 33% to $2.26. The company announced a record $340 billion backlog and raised its full‑year 2026 adjusted sales guidance to $97.0‑$97.5 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $7.65‑$7.75.
Why it matters
The higher full‑year guidance signals stronger future cash generation and may support a higher valuation for RTX, according to the company's own outlook. The record backlog underscores sustained demand for its aerospace and defense products.
Key facts
- 1Q3 2026 sales were $25.0 billion, up 11% YoY and 12% organically. sec.gov
- 2Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $2.26, up 33% YoY. sec.gov
- 3Operating cash flow was $2.9 billion and free cash flow was $2.1 billion. sec.gov
- 4The company’s backlog reached $340 billion. sec.gov
- 5Full‑year 2026 adjusted sales guidance was raised to $97.0‑$97.5 billion (previously $95.0‑$96.0 billion). sec.gov
- 6Full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $7.65‑$7.75 (previously $7.10‑$7.25). sec.gov
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 20 of 34 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.