RTX secures USD 6.3 billion deal while RTX Corporation stock trades at EUR 165.15

Published on 10/09/2026 at 16:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Raytheon won a five-year contract with two option years on October 8, 2026. RTX Corporation stock costs EUR 165.15 versus EUR 164.75.

Key points in brief

RTX's Raytheon secured a five-year SM-3 Block IB contract valued at up to USD 6.3 billion on October 8, 2026.
RTX reported adjusted second-quarter 2026 sales of USD 24.70 billion, up 16.00 percent organically year over year.
RTX raised full-year adjusted sales guidance to USD 95.00 billion-USD 96.00 billion and adjusted earnings per share guidance to USD 7.10-USD 7.25.
RTX stock was trading at EUR 165.15 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 0.24 percent versus the EUR 164.75 prior close.

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RTX Corporation (ISIN US75513E1010) was trading at EUR 165.15 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. CEST, up 0.24 percent versus the EUR 164.75 prior close. On October 8, 2026, Raytheon secured a five-year contract valued at up to USD 6.3 billion, with two additional option years, according to RTX.

Missile contracts build defense backlog

RTX's recent defense awards form a clear sequence. On September 28, 2026, Raytheon received an AMRAAM contract valued at up to USD 20.70 billion, according to RTX. On October 1, 2026, Raytheon secured an SM-6 contract valued at up to USD 24.40 billion, according to RTX. The latest SM-3 award adds a further USD 6.30 billion ceiling.

What does the contract mean for growth?

The awards arrive against a strong operating base. In the second quarter of 2026, adjusted sales reached USD 24.70 billion, up 16.00 percent organically year over year, while adjusted earnings per share rose 21.00 percent to USD 1.89, according to Yahoo Finance.

Management raised full-year adjusted sales guidance to USD 95.00 billion-USD 96.00 billion from USD 92.50 billion-USD 93.50 billion. Adjusted earnings per share guidance also moved to USD 7.10-USD 7.25 from USD 6.70-USD 6.90. Raytheon's second-quarter sales were USD 8.30 billion, up 18.00 percent on both an adjusted and organic basis.

October 20 carries two milestones

RTX will publish third-quarter 2026 results on October 20, 2026, before the stock market opens. The company also scheduled an earnings call for 8:30 a.m. ET that day, according to RTX. The results will test whether defense demand and commercial aftermarket growth can sustain the raised full-year outlook.

Stock holds above prior close

On the NYSE, RTX was last at USD 184.91 on October 9, 2026 at 10:37 a.m. ET, while its 52-week range was USD 155.64 to USD 226.88. The company had a market capitalization of USD 249.2 billion as of October 9, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of RTX Corporation stock.