RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand

RTX now expects 2026 adjusted sales to be in the range of $95 billion to $96 billion, up from $92.5 billion to $93.5 billion forecast earlier. Analysts on average expect $94.08 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.

The company forecast full-year adjusted profit of $7.10 to $7.25 per share, up from its prior outlook of $6.70 to $6.90. Wall Street had expected $6.92 per share.

RTX reported second-quarter adjusted profit of $1.89 per share, compared with $1.56 a year earlier.

RTX said on Thursday it raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts, betting on sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems, as airlines keep older jets flying and governments replenish weapons stockpiles.

The Arlington, Virginia-based aerospace and defense company said its backlog rose 22% from a year earlier to $289 billion, including $170 billion in commercial aerospace orders and $119 billion in defense.