RTX Corporation posts 11.9% Q3 revenue growth to $22.48B; guides $6.10–$6.20 EPS

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RTX reported Q3 revenue of $22.48 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year, exceeding analyst estimates, and achieved EPS of $1.70, $0.29 above consensus. The company set FY2025 EPS guidance at $6.10–$6.20, indicating confidence in continued earnings growth.

1. Institutional Stake Increase by Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

In its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. reported a 4.2% increase in its position in RTX Corporation during the third quarter. The firm added 14,567 shares to bring its total holding to 358,872 shares, representing assets valued at approximately $60.05 million at the end of the reporting period. This incremental purchase underscores Harel’s confidence in RTX’s aerospace and defense fundamentals and positions the firm as a significant shareholder focused on long-term value creation.

2. Broader Institutional Movements

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also adjusted their RTX exposures in recent quarters. PFS Partners LLC more than doubled its position, adding 89 shares in the second quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA and Access Investment Management LLC initiated modest stakes worth roughly $29,000 and $31,000, respectively. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holding by 57.4%, acquiring an additional 70 shares in the third quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC entered with a new position valued at about $36,000. Collectively, institutions now own 86.5% of RTX’s outstanding stock, reflecting continued professional endorsement of the company’s sector-leading aircraft engines and defense systems franchises.

3. Insider Selling by Executive Vice President Neil G. Mitchill, Jr.

On October 24, EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 4,849 shares of RTX stock at an average price of $180.15 per share, generating proceeds of $873,547.35. Following this transaction, his personal holding declined by 7.53% to 59,556 shares, now valued at approximately $10.73 million. The sale was disclosed in an SEC filing and highlights recent insider trimming against a backdrop of strong earnings results and guidance updates.

4. Q3 Earnings Performance and FY-2025 Guidance

RTX delivered a robust third quarter, reporting revenue of $22.48 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.70, exceeding consensus estimates by $0.29. The company’s return on equity reached 13.28%, while net margin stood at 7.67%. Management set full-year 2025 EPS guidance in a range of 6.10 to 6.20, signaling confidence in continued organic growth across its Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace units. Positive analyst reactions, including several recent buy and overweight ratings, have further reinforced investor sentiment around RTX’s near-term earnings trajectory.

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