5,734 Shares in RTX Corporation $RTX Bought by Compass Financial Management LLC

Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 5,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,191,000.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in RTX during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $20,970,571,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of RTX in the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,167,626,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its stake in shares of RTX by 24,730.9% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 10,102,956 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,852,882,000 after purchasing an additional 10,062,269 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of RTX during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,456,256,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of RTX during the second quarter valued at approximately $725,900,000. 86.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at RTX

In related news, VP Kevin G. Dasilva sold 2,250 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.93, for a total transaction of $488,092.50. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 20,099 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,360,076.07. This trade represents a 10.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 13,655 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.92, for a total value of $3,057,627.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 13,184 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,952,161.28. This trade represents a 50.88% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 29,222 shares of company stock valued at $6,362,003 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

RTX Price Performance

Shares of RTX opened at $210.36 on Monday. RTX Corporation has a twelve month low of $150.61 and a twelve month high of $226.88. The company has a market capitalization of $283.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.29. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $203.73 and a 200 day moving average of $195.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.66 by $0.23. RTX had a return on equity of 13.99% and a net margin of 8.28%.The business had revenue of $24.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.89 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.56 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.250 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that RTX Corporation will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

RTX Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.73 per share. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is presently 51.41%.

RTX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The European Commission closed its antitrust investigation into Pratt & Whitney Canada, RTX’s aircraft-engine unit. The decision removes the risk of potential enforcement action, fines or business restrictions tied to the probe. EU closes antitrust probe into RTX’s Pratt & Whitney
• Positive Sentiment: Raytheon secured a roughly $22.9 billion, seven-year U.S. Navy Tomahawk missile contract. The award should improve long-term revenue visibility, support higher production and strengthen RTX’s defense backlog through the 2030s. Can RTX’s Tomahawk Production Ramp-Up Enhance Its Growth Prospects?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results also remain supportive: RTX exceeded EPS and revenue expectations, posted 14.5% year-over-year revenue growth and raised confidence in its fiscal 2026 outlook. These results reinforce the company’s ability to convert its backlog into cash-generating programs. How Investors May Respond to RTX Winning a US$22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal and Raising Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market volatility, including concerns about Treasury policy, oil prices and upcoming inflation data, may be contributing to pressure across equities rather than reflecting a change in RTX’s fundamentals.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Ramsaran Maharajh sold 13,655 RTX shares for approximately $3.06 million, cutting his direct holdings by about 51%. While the sale may be routine, it can weigh on sentiment when the stock is near its 52-week high. RTX EVP Sells 13,655 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: RTX trades at a demanding earnings multiple after a substantial rally. The valuation leaves less room for execution disappointments and may encourage investors to take profits.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Erste Group Bank downgraded RTX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Dbs Bank raised shares of RTX from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Argus set a $245.00 price target on shares of RTX in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of RTX from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $240.00 price objective on shares of RTX in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, RTX has an average 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.