Is $400 million in extra profit, spread over 10 years, enough to move the needle on RTX stock?Forget stealth fighter jets, drones, and orbital, Earth-observing spy satellites. If you ask the U.S. Army, the future of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) may actually reside in... blimps.Or at least they had better hope so.Earlier this month, the U.S. Pentagon announced it has awarded a $4.2 billion, 10-year contract to build "lighter than air syst ...

The bulls are charging, and these three stocks — Berkshire Hathaway Inc (Class B) BRK, RTX Corporation RTX, and Kinross Gold Corporation KGC — are riding high, each notching fresh 52-week highs.But is this rally built to last, or are these stocks flirting with overbought territory?Berkshire Hathaway: A Bullish Behemoth With MomentumWarren Buffett's juggernaut is flexing its muscles, surging to an all-time high of $537.63. Chart created using Benzinga ProTechnicals are screaming bullish: the share price sit ...

New variant designed for "launched-effects" programs builds off Coyote's battlefield successTUCSON, Ariz., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, fired a new version of the company's combat-proven Coyote® family of products from a helicopter during a recent test at Nine Mile Training Center, giving military forces a new capability to detect, identify, locate and defeat threats on the battlefield.The new variant, Coyote LE SR, is part of a line of unmanned aerial systems called ...

Live fire featured DeepStrike launcher at Project ConvergenceFORT IRWIN, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle, which does not require a driver, successfully completed a live fire demonstration at the U.S. Army's Project Convergence.Raytheon led the effort producing the precision missile and launcher, Forterra supplied the self-driving technology, Oshkosh Defense provided the vehicle platform and electronic ...

Partnership-based capability bridges the gap between data and decision-makingARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center to continue to utilize its Rapid Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment, or RCADE, modeling and simulation capability.During the initial contract, Raytheon developed large-scale theater scenarios to assess concepts of operations in a mult ...

Core Insights - Collins Aerospace is launching its Airshow™ HD entertainment system integrated into Venue™ smart monitors, providing a standalone in-flight entertainment solution for business aviation [1][2] - The system offers interactive moving maps, streaming entertainment, and 4K resolution, catering to various aircraft sizes without requiring a full Venue cabin management system upgrade [2][3] - The Airshow HD system allows for increased customization and flexibility in cabin entertainment, enabling users to control the system via a mobile application [3][4] Product Features - The standalone IFE system is designed for easy installation, maintenance, and upgrades, integrating seamlessly with aircraft connectivity systems [4][5] - It supports touchscreen smart monitors and can integrate with third-party applications, including streaming services and satellite TV [5] - Demonstrations of the Airshow HD system are being showcased at the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention & Trade Show [5] Company Overview - Collins Aerospace is part of RTX, a leading company in the aerospace and defense industry, with a workforce of 80,000 employees focused on delivering advanced technologies [6] - RTX is the largest aerospace and defense company globally, with over 185,000 employees and 2024 sales exceeding $80 billion [7]

RTX Corporation’s (RTX) business segment, Raytheon, recently secured a deal to support the Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) and NATO Seasparrow Missile Systems (NSMS) programs. The award has been provided by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C.Details of RTX’s DealValued at $18.5 million, the contract is expected to be completed by December 2025. Per the terms of the deal, RTX will provide engineering and technical services in support of the ESSM and NSMS programs.The majority of the work relate ...

Cockpit upgrade will enable future capabilities through its open systems architectureHUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program.The upgrade will feature Mosarc®, Collins' family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products, and will streamline technology integration for a complex a ...

Core Viewpoint - RTX is positioned favorably in the commercial aerospace and defense sectors, benefiting from increased flight departures, production ramps from Boeing and Airbus, and heightened defense spending due to geopolitical tensions [1] RTX's Valuation - RTX stock appears undervalued based on Wall Street analyst consensus, with a price-to-free cash flow (FCF) multiple suggesting good value at around 20 times FCF for a mature industrial company [2][5] - Current market cap is $171 billion, with projected EBIT growth from $8.9 billion in 2023 to $13 billion in 2027, and FCF expected to rise from $5.5 billion in 2023 to $9.9 billion in 2027 [3] - The forward price-to-FCF multiple for 2025 is 23.9 times, but adjusting for a potential contamination issue in the geared turbofan engine could present a more attractive valuation of 20.5 times FCF [4] Near- to Medium-Term Outlook - RTX has a substantial backlog of $218 billion, including a defense backlog of $93 billion, indicating strong growth potential [6] - The commercial aerospace sector is expected to see increased production from Airbus and Boeing, with a projected 10% growth in the commercial after-market in 2025 [7] Industry Dynamics - Defense companies typically command a valuation premium due to stable government contracts, while commercial aerospace firms benefit from long-term income streams from servicing aircraft [5] - The U.S. defense budget may face cuts, which could impact future orders and long-term growth, despite current robust sales growth outlook [8][9][10] Investment Consideration - RTX presents an attractive investment opportunity with good return potential, but uncertainties regarding future orders may limit significant outperformance [11]

RTX systems will support development of novel, fuel-efficient aircraft designARLINGTON, Va., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) has entered into three agreements with JetZero, the developer of a novel blended wing body aircraft, to provide key systems for the airframer's full-scale demonstrator. Pratt & Whitney will integrate the PW2040 engine and auxiliary power unit (APU); and Collins Aerospace will provide the nacelle and propulsion mounting structure. Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace are ...