Boeing vs. RTX: Which Defense Stock Offers Better Value in 2026?

Key Takeaways Boeing's BDS unit logged $15B in Q4 orders, lifting backlog to $85B as of 2025-end.RTX secured $10.3B in Q4 bookings, pushing total backlog to a record $268B.Boeing's 2026 EPS estimate fell, while RTX's rose; debt ratios and shares diverge.Heightened global unrest has served as a key tailwind for major aerospace and defense players like Boeing (BA) and RTX Corporation (RTX) . Ongoing conflicts, particularly in parts of Europe and the Middle East, have prompted the United States and its allies ...