RTX Corp's stock price increased by 4.38%, reaching a 52-week high, despite the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 showing declines of 0.46% and 0.15%, respectively.
This rise is attributed to RTX's rejection of Tutanota's below-market mini-tender offer, which was significantly lower than the current market price. The company advised shareholders against accepting the offer, emphasizing the importance of protecting their interests. Additionally, RTX is set to release its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings on January 27, which is expected to provide critical insights into its financial health and future direction.
The rejection of the mini-tender offer and the upcoming earnings report are likely to bolster investor confidence in RTX, reinforcing its position as a leader in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Wall Street analysts forecast RTX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RTX is 195.77 USD with a low forecast of 168.00 USD and a high forecast of 215.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast RTX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RTX is 195.77 USD with a low forecast of 168.00 USD and a high forecast of 215.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 199.460
Low
168.00
Averages
195.77
High
215.00
Current: 199.460
Low
168.00
Averages
195.77
High
215.00
Baird
Peter Arment
maintain
$203 -> $225
2026-01-28
New
Reason
Baird
Peter Arment
Price Target
$203 -> $225
AI Analysis
2026-01-28
New
maintain
Reason
Baird analyst Peter Arment raised the firm's price target on RTX to $225 from $203 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q4 results suggesting solid free cash flow despite higher capex.
JPMorgan
Seth Seifman
Overweight
maintain
$200 -> $215
2026-01-28
New
Reason
JPMorgan
Seth Seifman
Price Target
$200 -> $215
2026-01-28
New
maintain
Overweight
Reason
JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman raised the firm's price target on RTX to $215 from $200 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company reported a solid quarter and outlook, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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RBC Capital
Outperform
maintain
$220 -> $230
2026-01-28
New
Reason
RBC Capital
Price Target
$220 -> $230
2026-01-28
New
maintain
Outperform
Reason
RBC Capital raised the firm's price target on RTX to $230 from $220 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its "strong" Q4 earnings beat. Commercial sales drove the Q4 strength, but the outlook for defense sales will continue to be a focus for investors, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The GTF fleet management plan remains in-line with company expectations, and the firm believes the initial 2026 guidance supports positive sentiment, RBC added.
Jefferies
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Hold
maintain
$210 -> $225
2026-01-28
New
Reason
Jefferies
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Price Target
$210 -> $225
2026-01-28
New
maintain
Hold
Reason
Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu raised the firm's price target on RTX to $225 from $210 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. RTX continued to benefit from its end market exposure with defense accounting for 51% of sales, according to the firm. Jefferies added that RTX's estimated 2028 free cash flow remains at a 20% premium to peers.
About RTX
RTX Corporation is an aerospace and defense company, which provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. The Company operates through three segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Collins Aerospace segment provides technologically advanced aerospace and defense products and aftermarket service solutions for civil and military aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and regional, business and general aviation, as well as for defense and commercial space operations. The Pratt & Whitney segment supplies aircraft engines for commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation customers. The Raytheon segment provides defensive and offensive threat detection, tracking and mitigation capabilities for the United States and foreign government and commercial customers. The Raytheon designs, develops, and provides advanced capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
