RTX (NYSE:RTX) Price Target Cut to $199.00 by Analysts at UBS Group

RTX (NYSE:RTX) had its price target lowered by UBS Group from $209.00 to $199.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. UBS Group currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on RTX. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on RTX from $225.00 to $210.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on RTX from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of RTX in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $230.00 price target on shares of RTX in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $202.28.

RTX Price Performance

Shares of NYSE RTX opened at $180.94 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $243.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. RTX has a 1-year low of $117.28 and a 1-year high of $214.50. The business’s 50 day moving average is $199.91 and its 200-day moving average is $187.69.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.52 by $0.26. The company had revenue of $22.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. RTX had a return on equity of 13.50% and a net margin of 8.03%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.47 earnings per share. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.800 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that RTX will post 6.8 earnings per share for the current year.

RTX Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th were given a dividend of $0.68 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 20th. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is currently 54.84%.

Insider Buying and Selling at RTX

In related news, EVP Dantaya M. Williams sold 12,713 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.83, for a total transaction of $2,578,577.79. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,749 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,397,199.67. This represents a 43.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 15,124 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.65, for a total value of $3,095,126.60. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 13,184 shares in the company, valued at $2,698,105.60. This represents a 53.43% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 89,255 shares of company stock valued at $18,151,956 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On RTX

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. BNP Paribas acquired a new stake in shares of RTX in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Navalign LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RTX in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RTX in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of RTX during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RTX during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.50% of the company’s stock.

RTX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and guidance raise — RTX reported Q1 EPS $1.78 vs. $1.52 expected and revenue $22.08B; management raised FY‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.60–$6.80 and raised revenue targets. Fundamental strength (defense demand, aftermarket, Pratt & Whitney momentum) underpins medium‑term cash flow and backlog. RTX Reports Q1 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Capex to boost production/MRO — Pratt & Whitney is investing >$100M across U.S. MRO sites and $100M in Poland to expand capacity for commercial and military engines, supporting revenue growth and aftermarket margins. Pratt & Whitney invests in US MRO
• Positive Sentiment: Contract upsides — Recent contract/modification wins (e.g., ~$213M Navy modification) and global site openings add near‑term revenue visibility. Navy contract modification
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley keeps overweight despite lower target — MS trimmed its price target from $235 to $220 but remains overweight, implying significant upside from current levels. Benzinga: Morgan Stanley target change
• Neutral Sentiment: Sell‑side support remains — Some sell‑side notes still point to multi‑quarter upside based on backlog and cash flow, so analyst views are mixed and could drive volatility as estimates get updated. Sell‑side support lifts RTX
• Negative Sentiment: UBS cuts target and moves to neutral — UBS trimmed its price target to $199 and set a neutral rating, reducing near‑term analyst support and contributing to downward pressure. Benzinga: UBS lowers target
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance vs. expectations and commercial‑aero risk — Although guidance was raised, the midpoint of revenue/EPS guidance was slightly below some consensus numbers; BofA and others highlighted lingering commercial aviation concerns and supply‑chain/tariff headwinds, which pressured the stock. BofA: Q1 strength overshadowed by commercial aero concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction theme — Industry analysis noted that defense peers who beat also sold off after not materially raising full‑year guidance, amplifying the selloff in RTX despite strong fundamentals. These 3 Defense Giants Beat Q1 Estimates—So Why Did Their Stocks Still Fall?

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.