RTX: Collins Aerospace commercial OE sales jump 23% in third quarter
Collins Aerospace lifted commercial original equipment sales 23% and expanded adjusted margin to 21.3% in Q3, according to Company Talk.
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what happened
According to Company Talk, RTX's Collins Aerospace unit raised commercial original equipment sales by 23% in the third quarter. Higher output for narrowbody and widebody aircraft programs drove the gain, while commercial aftermarket grew 9% and defense sales rose 7%.
Adjusted operating profit reached $1.79 billion, up 50% from a year earlier. The adjusted margin widened by 560 basis points to 21.3%, and roughly $250 million of IEEPA recovery contributed to the profit increase.
why it matters
The segment's margin gain outpaced RTX's overall performance, pointing to firm demand in commercial aviation. Because part of the profit came from a one-time recovery, investors will want to judge underlying revenue trends in upcoming reports.
market impact
RTX and aerospace suppliers: strong commercial volumes support earnings outlook for the sector
tags
instruments
sources
- Rtx Says 3Q Collins Aerospace OE Volume Drives Strong Third-Quarter Margin Expansion — Company Talk, 20 October 2026 at 11:28 UTC
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