Safran picks France for aerospace factory coveted by US, Canada
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 31 2025
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Source: Reuters
Safran's New Factory Announcement: French aerospace group Safran has chosen France for a $500 million carbon brakes factory, set to begin operations in 2030, after competing bids from the U.S. and Canada. This decision aligns with President Macron's focus on revitalizing local industry amidst energy supply concerns.
Impact of EDF Management Changes: The decision was influenced by recent management changes at EDF, which are expected to improve energy supply negotiations. Safran's CEO emphasized that the choice was based on objective criteria rather than external political pressures.
Analyst Views on RTX
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
9 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 196.340
Low
168.00
Averages
195.77
High
215.00
Current: 196.340
Low
168.00
Averages
195.77
High
215.00
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.
