RTX Corporation (RTX) shares fell 1.0% to $220.48 as of August 13, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $222.76. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for RTX. The move is tied to company news. Below, we break down what changed for RTX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Company News
Bernstein raises RTX price target to $232 following Q2 2026 beat: $1.89 EPS vs. $1.66 expected, $24.7B revenue vs. $22.88B forecast. Beat signals operational strength; analyst upgrade validates earnings momentum and may attract institutional capital.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Aug 5, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsSector-Wide MoveLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.5×
Below Avg
Vs peers
Top 5 of 7 peers
In Line With Peers
Market cap
$297.2B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$239
+8.2% vs price
Price chart
Jul 13 – Aug 13
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F filing
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What it means for RTX Corporation investors
For RTX Corporation investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 1.0%. Because peers moved similarly, the shift looks more macro- or sector-driven than a change in RTX's fundamentals. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $238.50, implying +8.2% upside from $220.48. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (40/100). With earnings roughly 68 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
RTX price reaction
RTX last traded at $220.48, down $2.28 (-1.02%) from the previous close of $222.76. The session traded on 0.5× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Its industrials peer group moved a median -0.4% over the same stretch, leaving RTX behind the group by 0.6 points. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $193.39 and $224.12, and it currently sits about 88% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RTX Corporation (RTX)
The consensus analyst price target on RTX Corporation (RTX) is $238.50, 8.2% above the recent $220.48. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on RTX line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $238.50 implies +8.2% upside from $220.48.
+The Street's most bullish target is $250.00 (+13.4%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Jefferies to Buy (2026-06-04).
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $215.00 (-2.5%).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 1.0%.
−RTX moved -2.96% from $200.85 to $194.91 on 2026-07-08.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 13, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
RTX Corporation (RTX) moved -0.12% from $224.38 to $224.12 on 2026-08-10. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred as RTX reached a new 30-day high, with volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-06+0.4%
RTX moved -0.43% from its $224.21 open to a $223.25 close on 2026-08-06.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05+2.0%
RTX Corporation (RTX) moved +1.05% from $220.00 to $222.31 on 2026-08-05. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be part of a sector-wide rally, with three industrial peers (CAT +4.95%, BA +2.87%, GE +3.33%) moving in the same direction on the same day. RTX reached a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
News2026-07-31+0.4%
RTX posted Q2 revenue of $24.71B and net income of $2.14B, raising full-year outlook on record backlog.
News2026-07-29-1.5%
RTX's Q current earnings estimate raised to $1.75/share, up 2.9% year-over-year.
RTX gained 2.25% to $217.57 following Friday's Q2 2026 earnings release, which exceeded consensus with adjusted EPS 14% above estimates and net sales growth of 11.9% year-over-year, per Seeking Alpha. The intraday advance reflects investor confidence in the operational results, though volume reliability is still building early in the session.
RTX Corporation moved +2.63% intraday from $209.16 to $214.66. RTX stock surged following strong second-quarter financial results, a raised full-year outlook , and a surging order backlog. Earnings and Financial Performance - Q2 Beat: Adjusted earnings reached $1.89 per share, beating the estimated $1.66. - Sales Growth: Total sales grew 14% year-over-year to $24.71 billion, outpacing expectations of $22.89 billion. - Strong Cash Flow: Free cash flow improved significantly to $2.88 billion compared to negative $72 million the previous year. Guidance and Demand - Increased Outlook: Management raised full-year sales guidance to a midpoint of $95.5 billion and adjusted EPS to $7.18. - Robust Backlog: Strong global demand for commercial aerospace and defense products continued to drive investor optimism. If you'd like, I can provide details on: - Performance breakdown of RTX's core business segments (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon) - Current Wall Street price targets and analyst ratings
RTX reported a strong Q2 2026 earnings beat with adjusted EPS of $1.89 versus consensus of $1.66, and revenue of $24.71 billion (+14.5% YoY) exceeding the $22.83 billion estimate (Zacks, Yahoo Finance). Management raised full-year 2026 guidance to $95–$96 billion in adjusted sales and $7.10–$7.25 EPS, while announcing a record $289 billion company backlog. The stock rallied 7.75% to $209.98 on elevated volume of 4.27 million shares (3.55x time-adjusted average).
In-depth RTX event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of RTX's most significant sessions.
RTX fell 1.0% to $220.48. The move is associated with company news and looks like a sector-wide move.
How much did RTX stock fall?
RTX lost 1.02% ($2.28) versus the prior close of $222.76, last trading at $220.48 on 0.5× average volume.
When is RTX Corporation's next earnings date?
RTX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-20 — about 68 days away.
What is the analyst price target for RTX?
The consensus analyst price target for RTX is $238.50, about 8.2% above the current $220.48. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
Is the RTX move company-specific or sector-wide?
BestStocks classifies it as a sector-wide move: the peer group moved a median -0.4% against RTX's -1.0%. RTX ranks top 5 of 7 peers.
How BestStocks tracks RTX
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for RTX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 13, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
