Core Insights - RTX Corporation (RTX) stock has increased by 30.2% over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry's growth of 8.7% and the broader Zacks Aerospace sector's gain of 9.4% [1][8] - Other industry players like Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and General Dynamics (GD) have also shown strong performance, with HII shares rising by 58.6% and GD by 13.2% in the same period [2] Business Developments - RTX's recent stock performance is supported by positive developments in its defense and commercial aerospace segments [4] - In February 2026, RTX was selected by DARPA to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system aimed at protecting commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from emerging threats [5] - RTX signed multiple memoranda of understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board at the Singapore Airshow, reinforcing its commitment to Singapore as a key hub for aerospace activities [6] - Additionally, RTX signed two FlightSense renewal agreements with All Nippon Airways, strengthening its commercial aerospace services business [9] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RTX's 2026 sales indicates a year-over-year growth of 5.2%, with earnings expected to increase by 8% [10] - Current estimates for RTX's 2026 sales are projected at $93.21 billion, with a high estimate of $93.94 billion and a low of $92.60 billion [11] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2026 is estimated at $6.79, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 7.95% [12] Valuation Metrics - RTX's forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 29.76X, which is lower than the industry average of 32.30X, indicating a more attractive valuation relative to expected earnings growth [13] - In comparison, HII and GD have forward P/E ratios of 24.48X and 21.53X, respectively, suggesting they are trading at a discount compared to RTX [14] Liquidity Position - RTX has a current ratio of 1.03, indicating sufficient capital to meet short-term debt obligations [15]