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RTX lifts full-year guidance on record defense and aerospace backlog

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 20, 2026, 7:29 AM EDTUpdated Oct 20, 2026, 7:44 AM EDT

RTX lifted its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to $97B-$97.5B, adjusted EPS to $7.65-$7.75, and free cash flow to $9B-$9.2B. Backlog hit a record $340B. New awards exceeded $81B in the quarter. The company also received multi-year production contracts for Tomahawk and AMRAAM missiles.

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WHAT WE KNOW

FY2026 adjusted sales guidance raised to $97B-$97.5B from $95B-$96B