<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Retirement Planning Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of  RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 9,932 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,662,000.</p><ul><li>Crisis in the Caribbean: The Defense Sector Playbook</li></ul><p>A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in  RTX by 1.9% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 122,074,734 shares of the company's stock valued at $17,825,353,000 after buying an additional 2,238,247 shares during the last quarter.  State Street Corp lifted its position in  RTX by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 112,706,833 shares of the company's stock valued at $16,457,452,000 after acquiring an additional 552,009 shares in the last quarter.  Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of  RTX by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 20,599,190 shares of the company's stock worth $3,007,894,000 after purchasing an additional 837,268 shares in the last quarter.  Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of  RTX in the second quarter worth $2,359,602,000.  Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its holdings in shares of  RTX by 9.3% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 15,958,191 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,330,215,000 after purchasing an additional 1,361,071 shares in the last quarter. 86.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. </p><h2>RTX Price Performance</h2><p>Shares of RTX stock opened at $198.76 on Thursday. The stock's fifty day moving average is $179.40 and its 200 day moving average is $166.16. RTX Corporation has a one year low of $112.27 and a one year high of $198.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.07. The stock has a market cap of $266.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.44. </p><ul><li>The S&amp;P 500's Top-Performing Sectors: 3 Lead the Pack in 2025</li></ul><p>RTX (NYSE:RTX - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported $1.70 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.29. RTX had a return on equity of 13.28% and a net margin of 7.67%.The firm had revenue of $22.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.26 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.45 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. RTX has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.100-6.200 EPS.  Sell-side analysts anticipate that  RTX Corporation will post 6.11 earnings per share for the current year. </p><h2>RTX Announces Dividend</h2><p>The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 21st were given a dividend of $0.68 per share. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 21st. RTX's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.85%. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling at RTX</h2><ul><li>Massive Breakout in Industrials: 3 Must-Watch Stocks Now</li></ul><p>In related news, EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 4,849 shares of RTX stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $180.15, for a total transaction of $873,547.35. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 59,556 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,729,013.40. The trade was a 7.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own  0.15% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Key Headlines Impacting RTX</h2><p>Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Strong positioning for higher U.S. defense budgets — Analysts and sector pieces highlight that proposed increases in Pentagon spending would improve funding visibility for major contractors like RTX, which should support longer-term revenue outlooks. <i></i><span>Is RTX Well‑Placed to Benefit From Higher Defense Spending?</span></li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Direct contract/milestone: Blue Canyon (an RTX unit) supplied a Saturn-200 minisatellite for NASA’s Pandora exoplanet mission — a visible win for RTX’s small-sat capabilities and recurring mission-services revenue potential. <i></i><span>RTX provides Blue Canyon satellite for interstellar mission</span></li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Analyst sentiment and investor flows look constructive — consensus around a &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and elevated call-option buying indicate bullish analyst/investor interest. <i></i><span>RTX Consensus Recommendation</span></li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Fundamentals support the rally — recent quarterly beat and FY‑2025 EPS guidance (6.10–6.20) give earnings-driven justification for higher valuation and investor confidence. (Company filings / recent earnings release)</li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Stock momentum / record high: Recent intraday/all‑time highs signal momentum trading and technical buying; useful context but not a fundamental driver by itself. <i></i><span>RTX stock hits all‑time high</span></li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Consumer GPU headlines are mostly unrelated — many recent headlines reference NVIDIA’s “RTX” GPU brand (supply shifts, discounts, product rollouts). Those items create newsflow but do not materially affect RTX Corporation’s defense/aerospace fundamentals. Representative coverage: <i></i><span>NVIDIA focus on RTX 5060 series</span></li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Political proposals could pressure the sector — commentary about limiting defense buybacks and capping executive pay (from recent political missives) is a potential headwind if enacted; analysts currently view these proposals as unlikely to become law, but they add regulatory uncertainty. <i></i><span>5 Defense Stocks to Buy on Pentagon Spending Boost</span></li> </ul><h2>Analyst Ratings Changes</h2><p>RTX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings  reaffirmed a &#34;buy (b-)&#34; rating on shares of RTX in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of RTX from $211.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein  restated a &#34;market perform&#34; rating and issued a $189.00 target price on shares of RTX in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley  set a $215.00 target price on shares of RTX and gave the company an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded RTX from a &#34;strong-buy&#34; rating to a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued  a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, RTX currently has a consensus rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average price target of $185.41.</p><p><b>Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on RTX</b></p><h2>RTX Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>RTX <span>NYSE: RTX<span></span></span> is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and services advanced systems for commercial, military and governmental customers worldwide. The company was created through the 2020 combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation and later adopted the RTX name, positioning itself as a diversified provider across the aerospace and defense value chain.  </p><p>RTX's operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt &amp; Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.</p><h2>Recommended Stories</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than RTX</li><li>Elon Taking SpaceX Public! $100 Pre-IPO Opportunity!</li><li>How a Family Trust May Be Able To Help Preserve Your Wealth</li><li>A U.S. “birthright” claim worth trillions - activated quietly</li><li>Executive Order 14330: Trump’s Biggest Yet</li><li>If You Keep Cash In A U.S. Bank Account… Read This NOW</li></ul><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/SECFilingChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5ZU0UmU3ltYm9sPVJUWA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="650" height="350" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/SECFilingChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5ZU0UmU3ltYm9sPVJUWA"/></p><p><em>This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. 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<p>Retirement Planning Group LLC invested $1.66 million in RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) during Q3, acquiring 9,932 shares. Other institutional investors, including Vanguard and State Street, also increased their stakes. RTX reported strong quarterly earnings, with $1.70 EPS, exceeding estimates, and revenue of $22.48 billion. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, with a 1.4% yield. Analysts are optimistic about RTX's position to benefit from increased U.S. defense budgets and recent contract wins.</p>

Retirement Planning Group LLC Invests $1.66 Million in RTX Corporation $RTX