RTX Posts Strong Q4 2025 Results as Revenue Jumps 12%
RTX Corporation, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, has exceeded expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting significant increases in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. This performance sets a promising tone as the company outlines its financial guidance for 2026.
Q4 Earnings Beat Driven by Broad-Based Segment Growth
RTX Corporation’s fourth-quarter performance in 2025 has significantly outperformed market expectations. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.55, surpassing the anticipated $1.47, and a revenue of $24.2 billion, which also exceeded the expected $22.69 billion. This achievement marks a notable increase in both metrics compared to the prior year, with adjusted EPS up by 1% and revenue rising by 12%.
These results reflect RTX’s strategic focus on operational efficiency and market expansion. The company’s sales growth was driven by a 14% organic increase, highlighting robust performance across its segments. Notably, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon all reported significant gains in sales and operating profits, contributing to the overall success of the quarter.
The impressive results were underpinned by strong cash flow generation, with RTX reporting an operating cash flow of $4.2 billion and a free cash flow of $3.2 billion. This financial strength provides the company with the flexibility to continue investing in its growth initiatives and shareholder returns.
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RTX Provides Positive 2026 Financial Outlook
Looking ahead to 2026, RTX has issued a positive financial outlook, projecting adjusted sales between $92.0 billion and $93.0 billion. This represents an expected organic growth rate of 5% to 6%, demonstrating confidence in the company’s ability to sustain its upward trajectory.
The company anticipates an adjusted EPS range of $6.60 to $6.80 for the full year, reflecting continued earnings growth. Additionally, RTX forecasts free cash flow to be between $8.25 billion and $8.75 billion, indicating robust cash generation capabilities that will support strategic investments and shareholder value initiatives.
RTX’s leadership remains optimistic about the company’s future prospects, citing strong backlog positions and ongoing investments in new capabilities as key drivers of growth. The focus on expanding production capacity and enhancing operational performance is expected to further solidify RTX’s position as a leader in the aerospace and defense industry.
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