Wealth Science Advisors LLC Invests $1.44 Million in RTX Corporation $RTX

Key Points

• Wealth Science Advisors opened a new position in RTX by acquiring 7,845 shares valued at about $1.44 million, representing roughly 0.8% of the firm's holdings and its 19th-largest position.
• RTX beat Q1 estimates with $1.78 EPS vs. $1.52 expected and $22.08 billion in revenue vs. $21.38 billion, and the company set FY2026 guidance of 6.60–6.80 EPS (analysts forecast ~6.81).
• Institutional investors own about 86.5% of RTX, but insiders sold 89,255 shares worth roughly $18.15 million over the last quarter, and the company pays a $0.68 quarterly dividend (≈1.5% yield).

Wealth Science Advisors LLC acquired a new position in RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 7,845 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,439,000. RTX comprises approximately 0.8% of Wealth Science Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest position.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in RTX by 0.6% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 122,775,221 shares of the company's stock worth $20,543,978,000 after acquiring an additional 700,487 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in RTX by 1.1% during the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 76,197,762 shares of the company's stock worth $12,750,087,000 after acquiring an additional 799,155 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its position in RTX by 2.8% during the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 21,174,194 shares of the company's stock worth $3,543,078,000 after acquiring an additional 575,004 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in RTX by 2.0% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,642,723 shares of the company's stock worth $1,278,740,000 after acquiring an additional 147,940 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in RTX by 13.4% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 7,167,501 shares of the company's stock worth $1,199,338,000 after acquiring an additional 846,656 shares during the period. 86.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

RTX Stock Down 0.8%

RTX opened at $179.47 on Friday. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $199.47 and its 200-day simple moving average is $187.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.02. RTX Corporation has a twelve month low of $119.51 and a twelve month high of $214.50. The firm has a market cap of $241.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.67, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 0.43.

RTX (NYSE:RTX - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.26. RTX had a net margin of 8.03% and a return on equity of 13.50%. The business had revenue of $22.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.47 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year. RTX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.600-6.800 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that RTX Corporation will post 6.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.

RTX Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th were given a dividend of $0.68 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 20th. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. RTX's dividend payout ratio is 51.03%.

Insider Buying and Selling at RTX

In related news, EVP Dantaya M. Williams sold 12,713 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $202.83, for a total transaction of $2,578,577.79. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,749 shares in the company, valued at $3,397,199.67. This represents a 43.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Ramsaran Maharajh sold 15,124 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.65, for a total transaction of $3,095,126.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,184 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,698,105.60. This trade represents a 53.43% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 89,255 shares of company stock worth $18,151,956 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of RTX from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, April 18th. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of RTX from $209.00 to $199.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. DZ Bank lowered shares of RTX from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on shares of RTX in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Susquehanna reissued a "positive" rating and issued a $230.00 price target on shares of RTX in a report on Thursday, January 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $202.28.

RTX Profile

RTX NYSE: RTX is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and services advanced systems for commercial, military and governmental customers worldwide. The company was created through the 2020 combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation and later adopted the RTX name, positioning itself as a diversified provider across the aerospace and defense value chain.

RTX's operations span a broad set of capabilities. Its commercial aerospace businesses include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Collins Aerospace systems, which supply propulsion, avionics, aerostructures, interiors and integrated aircraft systems.

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