Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC Has $2.08 Million Holdings in RTX Corporation $RTX

Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) by 50.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 12,452 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,849 shares during the period. Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC’s holdings in RTX were worth $2,084,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of RTX. PFC Capital Group Inc. grew its position in shares of RTX by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter. PFC Capital Group Inc. now owns 5,416 shares of the company’s stock valued at $906,000 after buying an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its stake in RTX by 1.1% in the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 76,197,762 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,750,087,000 after buying an additional 799,155 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA grew its holdings in RTX by 25.8% in the third quarter. Capital International Inc. CA now owns 598,346 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,121,000 after purchasing an additional 122,805 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can increased its position in RTX by 50.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,566,008 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,040,000 after buying an additional 525,720 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its position in RTX by 13.4% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 7,167,501 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,199,338,000 after purchasing an additional 846,656 shares during the period. 86.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on RTX shares. Robert W. Baird set a $225.00 price target on shares of RTX in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $230.00 price target on shares of RTX in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of RTX in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Vertical Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $227.00 price objective on shares of RTX in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of RTX in a report on Friday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $202.00.

RTX Price Performance

NYSE RTX opened at $208.21 on Tuesday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $198.00 and a 200-day moving average price of $179.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $279.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.98, a PEG ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.42. RTX Corporation has a 52 week low of $112.27 and a 52 week high of $214.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $24.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.65 billion. RTX had a net margin of 7.60% and a return on equity of 13.08%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.54 earnings per share. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.800 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that RTX Corporation will post 6.11 earnings per share for the current year.

RTX Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.68 per share. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 20th. RTX’s dividend payout ratio is presently 54.84%.

Key RTX News

Here are the key news stories impacting RTX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Defense-sector tailwind: Broad coverage reports that Lockheed and other defense names, including RTX, are rallying amid heightened geopolitical risk, pushing investor demand for defense contractors. This is the primary near-term bullish catalyst supporting the stock. Lockheed, RTX, Other Defense Stocks Gain
• Positive Sentiment: Buy-the-theme coverage: Finbold highlights RTX among defense names to consider buying amid the U.S.–Iran conflict, reinforcing investor interest and flows into the sector. This amplifies the sentiment tailwind. 2 defense stocks to buy this week amid U.S. – Iran war
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst attention: A Zacks piece reviews sell‑side analyst views on RTX. Upbeat analyst commentary or rating changes can move the stock, but this article is a general review rather than a single big upgrade. Watch for specific broker actions. Wall Street Analysts Think RTX Is a Good Investment
• Neutral Sentiment: Performance context: A Benzinga retrospective showing multi‑year returns may support conviction for long-term holders but is unlikely to drive intraday moves. Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning RTX
• Neutral Sentiment: Headline noise from Nvidia “RTX” branding: Multiple tech/gaming stories about Nvidia’s GeForce RTX GPUs and MSRP cuts (production restarts, market share, laptop discounts) can create ticker confusion among retail investors but do not reflect RTX Corporation’s business fundamentals. Expect occasional headline-driven volatility. NVIDIA and GeForce RTX Market Share Report
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility risk reminder: A Forbes piece warns of RTX’s historical drawdowns (e.g., a >30% drop in 2020) and highlights “hidden dangers” for defense investors — a cautionary note that could temper risk appetite and weigh on the stock during any negative news. RTX Stock: Hidden Dangers For Defense Investors

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 35,755 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.56, for a total transaction of $7,349,797.80. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 59,556 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,242,331.36. This represents a 37.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Dantaya M. Williams sold 12,713 shares of RTX stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $202.83, for a total transaction of $2,578,577.79. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,749 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,397,199.67. The trade was a 43.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 89,255 shares of company stock worth $18,151,956 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

RTX Company Profile

RTX (NYSE: RTX) 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.

RTX’s operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.