RTXIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering RTX Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $240 — +14.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $213 → $232 |
| 27 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $225 → $240 |
| 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 | $200 → $230 |
| 24 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $210 → $220 |
| 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 | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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.
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 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% 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 33% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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The Motley Fool article explains RTX's $289 billion backlog and what it means. The piece notes that the growing backlog points to future revenue and earnings growth for RTX, and helps reduce risk from economic downturns.
Why it matters — A large and growing backlog signals prospective future revenue for RTX watchers and provides a buffer against economic downturns.
The European Commission has closed an antitrust probe it had opened into alleged anti-competitive practices by RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp, according to Reuters. The investigation has been formally concluded.
Why it matters — The closure removes a regulatory overhang for RTX's Pratt & Whitney unit, resolving an antitrust matter that could have carried compliance or reputational risk.
RTX is expanding production of its Tomahawk missile under a $22.9 billion contract, which supports higher output and strengthens its precision-strike capabilities.
Why it matters — A RTX watcher would care because a major defense contract and increased Tomahawk production could expand RTX's precision-strike business and related revenue streams.
A Motley Fool article discusses two industrial stocks the author would buy before RTX, noting that RTX looks priced for good news after a large run to near-record highs. It highlights Vertiv's strength from AI data center power and cooling demand, with rising guidance.
Why it matters — The piece signals that some investors view RTX as richly valued after its share-price rally, which is relevant context for RTX watchers monitoring sentiment around the stock.
Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Embraer (EMBJ) and RTX (RTX) as potential value stocks in the Aerospace - Defense sector, asking readers which of the two appears to be the better option for investors seeking undervalued stocks.
Why it matters — RTX watchers may find this comparison relevant because it places RTX under review as a potential value candidate within the defense sector.
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., 15 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks RTX Corp. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, RTX Corp. ranks 96 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 +14.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks RTX Corp. 96 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 +36.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
RTX Corporation is an American aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. The company operates through three core businesses: Collins Aerospace, which supplies aircraft systems, avionics, interiors, and mission support products; Pratt & Whitney, which designs and manufactures aircraft engines and related propulsion technologies; and Raytheon, which develops defense technologies including missile systems, sensors, and integrated air and missile defense capabilities.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 22 Aug 2026): "RTX's $289 Billion Backlog, Explained". The Motley Fool article explains RTX's $289 billion backlog and what it means. The piece notes that the growing backlog points to future revenue and earnings growth for RTX, and helps reduce risk from economic downturns.
RTX Corporation is an American aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. The company operates through three core businesses: Collins Aerospace, which supplies aircraft systems, avionics, interiors, and mission support products; Pratt & Whitney, which designs and manufactures aircraft engines and related propulsion technologies; and Raytheon, which develops defense technologies including missile systems, sensors, and integrated air and missile defense capabilities. RTX also supports aftermarket services, maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations, helping airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defense agencies, and space-related customers manage critical equipment throughout its lifecycle. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX Corporation plays a central role in global aerospace and defense markets by combining manufacturing, systems integration, and long-term service support across civil aviation, national security, and government applications.
CEO Mr. Christopher T. Calio J.D. · 180,000 employees · United States · https://www.rtx.com