RTX Should I Buy
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RTX is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term focus and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst ratings, heavy congressional buying, and growth opportunities in defense and aerospace sectors make it a favorable choice despite minor technical weaknesses.
The MACD is negative and expanding, indicating bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 24.114, and moving averages are converging, showing no clear trend. Current price is below the pivot level, with key support at 193.059 and resistance at 206.597. Overall, technical indicators suggest short-term weakness.
Raytheon's $773.5 million radar contract modification and extended order period.
High demand for engines and global defense spending growth.
FINNAIR's agreement for spare engines and maintenance services.
Congressional members' heavy buying of RTX stock.
Analyst upgrades and increased price targets, with a consensus Buy rating.
Insider selling has increased significantly (1363.87% over the last month).
Gross margin dropped slightly in Q4 2025 (-0.66% YoY).
Minor bearish technical indicators in the short term.
In Q4 2025, RTX reported strong financials with revenue up 12.09% YoY to $24.24B, net income up 9.45% YoY to $1.62B, and EPS up 8.18% YoY to $1.19. However, gross margin slightly declined to 19.46% (-0.66% YoY).
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive on RTX, with multiple Buy ratings and increased price targets. Recent upgrades include Deutsche Bank raising the target to $240 and Morgan Stanley reinstating RTX as a Top Pick in Aerospace. Analysts highlight strong demand across segments, shareholder-friendly capital allocation, and sustained growth potential.
