European Investor
21 Apr 2026, 18:50
RTX reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising 9% year-on-year to $22.1 billion and organic growth reaching 10%. Adjusted earnings per share increased 21% to $1.78, reflecting solid performance across all business segments.
The company generated $1.9 billion in operating cash flow and $1.3 billion in free cash flow during the quarter, while maintaining a large backlog of $271 billion, split between commercial and defense businesses.
Driven by the strong start to the year and continued demand—particularly in its defense segment—RTX raised its full-year 2026 outlook. The company now expects adjusted sales of $92.5–$93.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.70–$6.90, while reaffirming its free cash flow guidance.
RTX said its performance was supported by execution on its backlog and ongoing investments to expand production capacity and deliver new technologies to customers.
PRNewswire
The company generated $1.9 billion in operating cash flow and $1.3 billion in free cash flow during the quarter, while maintaining a large backlog of $271 billion, split between commercial and defense businesses.
Driven by the strong start to the year and continued demand—particularly in its defense segment—RTX raised its full-year 2026 outlook. The company now expects adjusted sales of $92.5–$93.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.70–$6.90, while reaffirming its free cash flow guidance.
RTX said its performance was supported by execution on its backlog and ongoing investments to expand production capacity and deliver new technologies to customers.
PRNewswire
