RTXIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering RTX Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $240 — +30.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores RTX Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (52): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RTX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $232 → $223 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $213 → $232 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 27 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $225 → $240 |
| 27 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $230 → $250 |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $235 → $245 |
| 24 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $198 → $215 |
| 24 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $200 → $230 |
| 4 June 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $210 → $220 |
| 4 June 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RTX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, RTX Corp. returned +10.2% against +16.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
RTX Corp. has a market value of $248.9B and an enterprise value of $281.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $93.5B. The latest quarter grew 14.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $8.1B, a 8.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.68.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $11.0B, after $2.8B of capital spending.
RTX Corp. spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $3.7B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 32.5×; forward P/E: 23.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.58%, paying out 49% of earnings.
RTX Corp. employs 180,000 people — $519K of revenue per employee.
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ETF Trends says RTX and other defense contractors are at the center of a major replenishment cycle following the longer-than-anticipated war in Iran. It cites U.S. rearmament as a rationale for considering aerospace and defense ETFs, including Invesco’s PPA.
Why it matters — The report links RTX to a defense-sector replenishment cycle that may be relevant to investors following the company.
VettaFi announced the acquisition of The SPADE® Defense Index, continuing its growth as an index provider. The move comes amid strong momentum for the company in 2026.
Why it matters — RTX is a constituent of defense-related indices, so changes in ownership and management of the SPADE Defense Index could affect how defense companies are tracked and included in investment products.
A 24/7 Wall Street article compares RTX and General Dynamics as Pentagon-backed dividend stocks following the same military spending surge, noting the better choice depends on an investor's stage of life.
Why it matters — The piece offers RTX investors a side-by-side evaluation of the company against a key defense peer amid increased Pentagon spending.
RTX won additional missile business worth substantial value, yet its stock has not reacted with any rally. The article examines why the shares remain flat despite the new contract award.
Why it matters — For RTX watchers, the muted stock response despite a major contract win highlights investor skepticism about the deal's impact on the company's valuation.
The article discusses how defense contractors, including four stocks that are raising their dividends, benefit from contracts that span multiple budget cycles, giving their dividend programs a more stable foundation than typical industrial companies. RTX is among the defense stocks highlighted for sustained dividend increases amid continued Pentagon spending.
Why it matters — RTX watchers would care because the article highlights a structural advantage for defense contractors like RTX—multi-year, budget-cycle-spanning contracts that support consistent dividend growth.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering RTX Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $240, with estimates ranging from $200 to $265. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering RTX Corp., 16 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks RTX Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Oct 2026, RTX Corp. ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +30.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks RTX Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering RTX Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RTX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $200 to $265 over the next 12 months.
RTX Corp. returned +10.2% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
RTX Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. The company operates through three core businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
The most recent item we track (ETF Trends, 6 Oct 2026): "More Signs This Defense ETF Can Take Off". ETF Trends says RTX and other defense contractors are at the center of a major replenishment cycle following the longer-than-anticipated war in Iran. It cites U.S. rearmament as a rationale for considering aerospace and defense ETFs, including Invesco’s PPA.
RTX Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. The company operates through three core businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Collins Aerospace supplies aircraft systems, avionics, interiors, mission systems, and connected aviation solutions across commercial, regional, business aviation, defense, and space markets. Pratt & Whitney develops and services aircraft engines for commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation applications. Raytheon focuses on integrated defense capabilities, including air and missile defense, sensors, missiles, and other protection and surveillance technologies. RTX Corporation plays a significant role in global aviation, propulsion, and defense infrastructure, serving manufacturers, airlines, operators, and public-sector customers across a broad international customer base.
CEO Mr. Christopher T. Calio J.D. · 180,000 employees · United States · https://www.rtx.com
