Core Insights - RTX Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense firm with a market capitalization of $248.95 billion, operating through its segments Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon [2][3] Financial Performance - RTX is expected to report a profit of $1.45 per diluted share in Q4, reflecting a 5.8% year-over-year decline, but has a strong earnings surprise record, exceeding estimates in the last four quarters [3] - For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts anticipate RTX's diluted EPS to grow by 8% annually to $6.19 [3] Stock Performance - RTX's stock has outperformed the broader market, gaining 59.3% over the past 52 weeks and 27.4% over the past six months, compared to the S&P 500 Index's increases of 15.7% and 14.7% respectively [4] - The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF has gained 17.9% over the past 52 weeks and 9.1% over the past six months, indicating RTX's strong performance within its sector [5] Strategic Developments - RTX's operations are supported by contract awards and strategic partnerships, including a recent $1.70 billion contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems [6] - The company has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance satellite data processing and mission-control operations [6]