RTX (NYSE:RTX) Trading Down 1.3% on Insider Selling

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX)’s share price fell 1.3% during mid-day trading on Wednesday after an insider sold shares in the company. The stock traded as low as $215.01 and last traded at $215.6430. Approximately 8,210,719 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 42% from the average session volume of 5,768,070 shares. The stock had previously closed at $218.58.

Specifically, VP Kevin G. Dasilva sold 2,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.93, for a total transaction of $488,092.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 20,099 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,360,076.07. This represents a 10.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Kevin G. Dasilva sold 4,760 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the vice president owned 22,349 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,774,193.38. The trade was a 17.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In related news, insider Troy D. Brunk sold 8,557 shares of RTX stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.29, for a total value of $1,799,451.53. Following the sale, the insider owned 8,809 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,852,444.61. This trade represents a 49.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price target on RTX in a research report on Friday, July 24th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of RTX from $225.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Dbs Bank raised shares of RTX from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Erste Group Bank cut shares of RTX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of RTX from $200.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, RTX currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $225.81.

Trending Headlines about RTX

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RTX raised its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to $95 billion–$96 billion, citing sustained commercial aircraft maintenance demand as airlines operate aging fleets and continued military-system demand as governments replenish weapons inventories. Aging Jets, Rising Threats: Why RTX Corporation Just Raised Its 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lifted its RTX EPS estimates to $7.20 for 2026 and $7.85 for 2027, up from $6.95 and $7.60, respectively. Although Erste maintained a Hold rating, the higher forecasts indicate improving earnings expectations. RTX analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results exceeded expectations, with revenue up 14.5% year over year to $24.71 billion and EPS of $1.89 versus the $1.66 consensus estimate. Analysts retain a broadly favorable view, with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $225.81. Wall Street analyst targets for RTX
• Neutral Sentiment: RTX declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, equivalent to an annualized $2.92 payout and an approximately 1.3% yield. The dividend provides shareholder income but is unlikely to be the primary near-term trading catalyst. RTX dividend information
• Negative Sentiment: RTX shares have recently climbed toward a 52-week high after a strong multiyear rally. Valuation now appears closer to fair value than clearly inexpensive, with a P/E ratio near 38, potentially limiting further gains unless earnings continue to accelerate. RTX valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: RTX executives reported several stock sales, including Vice President Kevin Dasilva’s sale of 2,250 shares and insider Troy Brunk’s sale of 8,557 shares. Insider transactions do not necessarily signal deteriorating fundamentals, but the selling could add a modest cautionary signal. RTX insider selling

RTX Stock Down 1.3%

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $188.81 and a 200 day moving average of $192.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $290.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.97, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 0.30.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $24.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.89 billion. RTX had a return on equity of 13.99% and a net margin of 8.28%.The business’s revenue was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.56 earnings per share. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.250 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that RTX Corporation will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

RTX Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. RTX’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 51.41%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RTX

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in RTX. First Community Trust NA raised its position in RTX by 2.7% during the second quarter. First Community Trust NA now owns 6,163 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,169,000 after acquiring an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. Ballast Inc. grew its position in shares of RTX by 27.3% in the 2nd quarter. Ballast Inc. now owns 14,050 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,666,000 after acquiring an additional 3,015 shares during the period. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of RTX by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,002 shares of the company’s stock worth $570,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. Investors Research Corp increased its stake in shares of RTX by 17.5% during the 2nd quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 1,563 shares of the company’s stock worth $297,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Whitener Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of RTX by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 18,988 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,603,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the period. 86.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.