RTX stock gains a fresh defense spotlight as Zacks ranks it No. 1
Published on 11/14/2026 at 11:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDefense demand meets execution focus
- Zacks ranked RTX No. 1 among four aerospace and defense stocks highlighted on November 13.
- Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook at the Baird conference on November 10.
- The company is entering the next phase with strong demand across commercial aerospace and defense programs.
RTX stock drew fresh attention during the week ended Friday, November 13, after Zacks ranked the aerospace and defense company No. 1 among four industry picks. The ranking was published on Friday, November 13, and cited commercial aerospace recovery, defense orders and a record backlog. Zacks said RTX ended the third quarter with a 340 billion US dollar backlog, including 164 billion US dollars of defense work.
Backlog supports the outlook
The Zacks report also highlighted more than 81 billion US dollars of third-quarter awards and multiyear missile contracts at Raytheon. RTX had raised its 2026 outlook before the report, with adjusted sales expected at 97.0 billion to 97.5 billion US dollars and adjusted earnings at 7.65 to 7.75 US dollars per share.
On Tuesday, November 10, Chief Financial Officer Neil Mitchill addressed investors at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference. The scheduled presentation focused attention on execution against the large order book and on demand across Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon. RTX had announced the appearance in October.
Investor focus shifts to delivery
For investors, the central issue is the conversion of backlog into revenue, profit and cash flow. The company is balancing commercial aerospace recovery with defense production and the delivery requirements attached to large multiyear awards.
RTX stock traded at 179.88 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:09 CET on Saturday, November 14.
RTX Corporation stock facts
- Company: RTX Corporation
- ISIN: US75513E1010
- Ticker: RTX
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 179.88 euros at 11:09 CET on November 14, 2026
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