RTX Q3 sales rise 11% to $25 billion
- RTX reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $25 billion, up 11% year over year, while GAAP earnings per share increased 34% to $1.89 and adjusted EPS rose 33% to $2.26.
- The company's order backlog reached $340 billion, supported by more than $81 billion in new awards, although operating cash flow declined 38% and free cash flow fell 47%.
- RTX increased its 2026 adjusted sales forecast to $97.0 billion–$97.5 billion, adjusted EPS guidance to $7.65–$7.75 and expected free cash flow to $9 billion–$9.2 billion.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $25 billion, up 11% year over year, with organic revenue growth reaching 12%.
GAAP earnings per share increased 34% to $1.89, while adjusted EPS rose 33% to $2.26, including $0.25 from IEEPA cost recovery.
The aerospace and defense company's backlog reached $340 billion, comprising $176 billion in commercial orders and $164 billion in defense orders.
RTX raised its full-year adjusted sales outlook to $97 billion–$97.5 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $7.65–$7.75, alongside higher cash flow expectations.
Despite stronger earnings, operating cash flow declined 38% to $2.87 billion, while free cash flow fell 47% to $2.12 billion year over year.
All three business segments recorded higher sales and adjusted operating profit, although Pratt & Whitney recognized a $363 million customer-bankruptcy charge.
