RTX Corporation reported earnings per share of $2.26 against an estimate of $1.78, and revenue of $24.96 billion against an estimate of $24.11 billion, beating on both measures. Shares traded at $196.45 before the open, up 2.26% against the prior close of $192.11, putting the company's market value at $258.92 billion.
| Measure | Reported | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share | $2.26 | $1.78 | Beat |
| Revenue | $24.96 billion | $24.11 billion | Beat |
Source: Company earnings report and sell-side analyst consensus estimates · as of October 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM ET · Reported before the open on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Against the quarters before
RTX has topped Wall Street estimates in each of the last four quarters listed. In the quarter reported July 23, 2026, EPS came in at $1.89 versus $1.66 expected on revenue of $24.71 billion. On April 21, 2026, EPS was $1.78 versus $1.51 expected on revenue of $22.08 billion. On January 27, 2026, EPS was $1.55 versus $1.47 expected on revenue of $24.24 billion, and on October 21, 2025, EPS was $1.70 versus $1.41 expected on revenue of $22.48 billion.
Today's beat of $1.78 against an estimate of $1.78 for EPS, wait — today's reported EPS of $2.26 continues that run of estimate beats, with revenue once again above the figure expected for the quarter.
| Reported | EPS | Estimate | Revenue | EPS result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | $1.89 | $1.66 | $24.71 billion | Beat |
| April 21, 2026 | $1.78 | $1.51 | $22.08 billion | Beat |
| January 27, 2026 | $1.55 | $1.47 | $24.24 billion | Beat |
| October 21, 2025 | $1.70 | $1.41 | $22.48 billion | Beat |
Source: Company earnings reports and the consensus estimates at the time
How the stock took it
RTX shares moved to $196.45 before the open, a gain of 2.26% from the prior close of $192.11. We have no further guidance or management comment from a credited source in today's facts; traders on X, as described in reporting, are discussing whether the results and any guidance can meet widely circulated expectations, including how RTX converts its backlog and sustains defense and aftermarket demand, rather than treating the beat alone as enough to drive the stock's reaction.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last close | $192.11 |
| Price | $196.45 |
| Change | +2.26% |
Source: Extended-hours trades against the regular close · as of October 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM ET · Extended-hours trading is thin; the price can move a long way before the open.
Who it buys from and sells to
Company filings list RTX's customers as Boeing, Airbus, Air New Zealand, and U.S. military and defense buyers including the Department of War, the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. This chain spans commercial aviation and national defense procurement, meaning RTX's results are tied to both airline fleet demand and government defense spending cycles. No suppliers were named in the filings reviewed.
| Company | Role | Stock | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Customer | BA | +0.64% |
| Airbus | Customer | Not listed | — |
| U.S. Department of War | Customer | Not listed | — |
| Air New Zealand | Customer | Not listed | — |
| Department of War | Customer | Not listed | — |
| U.S. Army | Customer | Not listed | — |
| U.S. Navy | Customer | Not listed | — |
| U.S. Air Force | Customer | Not listed | — |
Source: Relationships named in company filings (SEC 10-K annual report; Earnings call transcript); stock quotes · as of October 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM ET · Named in filings; a neighbour's move is not evidence of a link to this report.