Why RTX Corporation (RTX) Stock Rose 7.3% on Jul 23, 2026
What happened
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).
RTX reports Q2 2026 earnings today before market open with $1.66 EPS estimate; commercial aerospace demand and geopolitical tensions support forward orders.
Other developments that session
RTX Corporation (RTX) reported Q2 FY2026 EPS of $1.89, beating consensus estimates of $1.66 by 13.9%.
RTX Corporation (RTX) filed a new Form 8-K on July 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Why did RTX Corporation (RTX) stock rise on Jul 23, 2026?
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).
How much did RTX stock rise on Jul 23, 2026?
RTX rose 7.3% during the Jul 23, 2026 trading session.