RTX Raises 2026 Profit and Revenue Forecasts Due to Strong Demand for Weapons

RTX has raised its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, citing strong demand for its missile systems and other weapons amid rising geopolitical tensions. The company reported a 21% increase in first-quarter adjusted per-share profit and a 9% rise in revenue, driven by Pentagon orders and commercial aftermarket sales.

By By Mike Stone and Aishwarya Jain Tue, April 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance · April 21, 2026, 11:10 UTC

Tickers: $RTX

Topics: aftermarket sales defense industry geopolitical tensions military contracts profit forecast revenue forecast

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