Raytheon Technologies Shares Up 9.8% After Defense Wins and $438M FAA Radar Deal
Raytheon Technologies stock climbed 9.8% over the past month as investors priced in new defense contract wins, improved earnings outlook, and a valuation discount. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, secured a $438 million FAA radar contract, adding to over 550 systems operating in the National Airspace System upgrade.
1. RTX Schedules Q4 and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release for January 27
RTX will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Tuesday, January 27, before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast and replay via RTX’s website. In 2024, the company generated over $80 billion in sales and employs more than 185,000 people across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses. The January call will include a downloadable presentation outlining strategic priorities for 2026.
2. Collins Aerospace Wins $438 Million FAA Radar Modernization Contract
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, secured a $438 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver next-generation cooperative and non-cooperative surveillance radars under the Radar System Replacement program. The Condor Mk3 and ASR-XM systems will replace multiple legacy installations with a unified architecture designed to enhance safety, reduce operational complexity and lower long-term costs. More than 550 RTX radar units are already in operation nationwide, supporting the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System initiative.
3. RTX Stock Climbs Nearly 10% on New Defense and Infrastructure Wins
Over the past month, RTX shares have risen approximately 9.8% as the company secured new defense contracts and FAA radar awards. Investor sentiment has been bolstered by improving earnings forecasts and a valuation discount relative to peers in the aerospace and defense sector. While global trade tensions persist, analysts now expect RTX to deliver year-over-year revenue growth in the mid-single digits for 2026, driven by Collins Aerospace backlog expansion and Raytheon Technologies’ integrated defense systems segment.