| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 22.1K | 8.7% |
| Total Income | 22.1K | 8.7% |
| Expenditure | 19.6K | 7.2% |
| PBT | 2.5K | 28.7% |
| Net Profit | 2.1K | 34.1% |
| OPM | 11.57% | 1.55pp |
| NPM | 9.33% | 1.77pp |
| EPS | 1.53 | 33.0% |
RTX Reports Q1 2026 Results: Sales Up 9%, Adjusted EPS Up 21%
21 Apr 2026 · 21 Apr, 4:38 pm
Summary
RTX Corporation reported a strong start to 2026, with first quarter sales of $22.1 billion, up 9 percent year-over-year. Adjusted EPS increased by 21 percent to $1.78. The company's backlog remains robust at $271 billion. Given the strong first quarter performance, RTX is increasing its adjusted sales and EPS outlook for the full year 2026, while confirming its free cash flow guidance.
Key Highlights
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RTX reported first quarter sales of $22.1 billion, an increase of 9 percent compared to the prior year, and up 10 percent organically.
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GAAP EPS for the first quarter was $1.51, which includes $0.27 of acquisition accounting adjustments.
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Adjusted EPS reached $1.78, reflecting a 21 percent increase compared to the prior year.
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The company generated $1.9 billion in operating cash flow and $1.3 billion in free cash flow during the first quarter.
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RTX's backlog stands at $271 billion, including $162 billion in commercial and $109 billion in defense.
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The company updated its full year 2026 outlook, projecting adjusted sales between $92.5 and $93.5 billion.
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RTX anticipates adjusted EPS to be in the range of $6.70 to $6.90 for the full year 2026.
Management Comments
Chris Calio
RTX delivered a very strong start to 2026 with organic sales and adjusted operating profit growth* across all three segments, driven by our continued focus on execution and delivering our backlog.
Chris Calio
Our differentiated products across RTX are well positioned to support our customers’ needs and we’re making significant investments to increase output and accelerate the fielding of new capabilities. Given our first quarter performance and the strength we’re seeing in our defense business, we are increasing adjusted sales and EPS* in our full year outlook.”
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