Summit Global Investments purchased a new stake in shares of RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 4,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $816,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of RTX. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in RTX by 24.3% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,018 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,969,000 after buying an additional 3,332 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of RTX by 3.4% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,873 shares of the company’s stock worth $564,000 after buying an additional 159 shares during the last quarter. United Bank raised its position in shares of RTX by 68.0% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 10,202 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,490,000 after buying an additional 4,131 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of RTX by 3.1% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 20,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,052,000 after acquiring an additional 623 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in shares of RTX during the 2nd quarter worth $5,157,000. Institutional investors own 86.50% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, VP Kevin G. Dasilva sold 4,760 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.62, for a total value of $1,016,831.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 22,349 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,774,193.38. This trade represents a 17.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Troy D. Brunk sold 8,557 shares of RTX stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.29, for a total transaction of $1,799,451.53. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 8,809 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,852,444.61. This trade represents a 49.27% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 15,567 shares of company stock valued at $3,304,375. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
RTX Stock Up 1.1%
RTX (NYSE:RTX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.23. RTX had a net margin of 8.28% and a return on equity of 13.99%. The business had revenue of $24.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.89 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.56 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.250 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that RTX Corporation will post 7.22 EPS for the current year.
RTX Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.73 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. RTX’s payout ratio is 51.41%.
RTX News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The Pentagon announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of components for SM-3 Block IIA and Block IB interceptor missiles. The agreements could support additional defense revenue and improve visibility for RTX’s missile systems business. Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost missile interceptor component production
- Positive Sentiment: Market coverage highlights RTX’s plans to expand missile production and invest in advanced defense technologies as the U.S. and allies seek more precision weapons. This reinforces expectations for long-term growth in RTX’s defense backlog. Is RTX Strengthening Its Position in the Global Missile Market?
- Positive Sentiment: Unusually strong call-option activity, with 66,251 calls purchased versus typical volume of 16,557, indicates increased speculative bullish interest in RTX, although options activity is not a fundamental business indicator.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains generally favorable, and some forecasts point to continued earnings growth. However, consensus recommendations can be overly optimistic and should be weighed against valuation and execution risks. Wall Street Analysts Think RTX Is a Good Investment: Is It?
- Negative Sentiment: RTX’s shares have risen substantially over the past five years, and valuation analysis suggests the stock is close to fair value rather than clearly undervalued. With a reported P/E ratio near 39, further gains may depend on strong earnings and successful delivery of new defense contracts. RTX Stock May Be 3% Undervalued Despite Fresh Missile Defense Contract
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group set a $250.00 price target on RTX in a research report on Sunday, July 26th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on RTX from $200.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Susquehanna increased their price target on shares of RTX from $235.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Erste Group Bank lowered shares of RTX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $228.59.
RTX Company Profile
RTX (NYSE: RTX) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and services advanced systems for commercial, military and governmental customers worldwide. The company was created through the 2020 combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation and later adopted the RTX name, positioning itself as a diversified provider across the aerospace and defense value chain.
RTX’s operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.
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