RTX raises 2026 guidance after third-quarter sales and profit growth
RTX reported Q3 2026 sales of $25.0 billion, up 11%, and adjusted EPS of $2.26, up 33%, and lifted its full-year 2026 outlook for sales, EPS and free cash flow.
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what happened
According to TradingView, citing RTTNews and dpa-AFX, RTX posted third-quarter 2026 sales of $25.0 billion, up 11% from a year earlier. Adjusted EPS rose 33% to $2.26, including a one-time $0.25 benefit from an IEEPA recovery.
The company's backlog reached a record $340 billion. RTX now expects 2026 adjusted sales of $97.0–97.5 billion, up from $95.0–96.0 billion, and adjusted EPS of $7.65–7.75, up from $7.10–7.25. It also raised its organic sales growth estimate to 10–11% from 8–9%.
In pre-market trading on the NYSE, RTX shares were up 2.26% at $196.50.
why it matters
The results matter for the aerospace and defense sector, as the record backlog provides revenue visibility over several years. However, part of the profit comes from a one-time IEEPA effect, so investors will watch whether growth holds without such receipts.
market impact
Aerospace and defense: strong demand and a higher outlook support RTX shares and the sector.
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- RTX Corporation (RTX) Q3 Sales Up 11%, Adj. EPS Up 33%; Raises 2026 Outlook — TradingView, 20 October 2026 at 10:55 UTC
- RTX Raises 2026 Outlook For Adj. Sales, Adj. EPS — TradingView, 20 October 2026 at 12:01 UTC
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