RTX climbs after lifting profit and revenue forecasts

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21/04/2026 12:14

** Shares of defense contractor RTX Corp RTX.N up 2.2% at $200.20 premarket

** Co lifts 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, citing strong demand for weapons and aftermarket sales

** RTX is benefiting from the Pentagon's rush to boost its weapons inventory due to global conflicts and from strong demand for aircraft maintenance and repair as airlines fly older jets longer

** Co now expects a full-year adjusted profit per-share of $6.7 to $6.9, up from $6.6 to $6.8 previously

** RTX lifted its 2026 revenue forecast to between $92.5 billion and $93.5 billion from $92 billion to $93 billion previously

** As of last close, RTX stock up 6.7% YTD

 (Reporting by Tharuniyaa Lakshmi in Bengaluru)

 ((tharuniyaa@thomsonreuters.com))