RTX Raises 2026 Financial Outlook Following Strong First Quarter Growth

RTX has upwardly revised its financial projections for the 2026 fiscal year, signaling strong operational momentum and sustained market demand. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to fall between $6.70 and $6.90, an increase from the previous guidance range of $6.60 to $6.80. This outlook adjustment is underpinned by a robust first-quarter performance. RTX reported adjusted sales of $22.1 billion, representing a 9% increase over the prior year, with organic growth reaching 10%. The company's adjusted net income for the quarter climbed 22% year-over-year to $2.4 billion, driven by operating profit growth across all three of its primary business segments, alongside lower interest and tax expenses. Regarding full-year expectations, adjusted sales are now projected to reach between $92.5 billion and $93.5 billion, up from the earlier range of $92.0 billion to $93.0 billion. The firm anticipates organic sales growth to remain steady within a range of 5% to 6%. Investors reacted positively to the guidance raise and the Q1 beat, with shares trading up 2.36% to $200.50 in pre-market activity. The company's GAAP EPS for the first quarter stood at $1.51, which included $0.27 in acquisition accounting adjustments, while adjusted EPS reached $1.78, a 21% increase over the previous year.