Do analysts rate RTX or BA?

RTX presently has a consensus target price of $210.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.85%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $259.80, suggesting a potential upside of 15.75%. Given RTX's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe RTX is more favorable than Boeing. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score RTX 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 12 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62 Boeing 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 15 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.74

Which has better earnings & valuation, RTX or BA?

RTX has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio RTX $88.60B 2.65 $6.73B $5.33 32.72 Boeing $89.46B 1.98 $2.24B $2.06 108.96

Is RTX or BA more profitable?

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. RTX's return on equity of 13.50% beat Boeing's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets RTX 8.03% 13.50% 5.29% Boeing 2.27% N/A -5.26%

Does the media favor RTX or BA?

In the previous week, Boeing had 37 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Boeing and 29 mentions for RTX. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment RTX 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Boeing 45 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, GD or RTX?

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than General Dynamics. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio General Dynamics $52.55B 1.75 $4.21B $15.89 21.36 RTX $88.60B 2.65 $6.73B $5.33 32.72

Is GD or RTX more profitable?

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.07% compared to RTX's net margin of 8.03%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.41% beat RTX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets General Dynamics 8.07% 17.41% 7.52% RTX 8.03% 13.50% 5.29%

Does the media prefer GD or RTX?

In the previous week, RTX had 5 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for RTX and 24 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment General Dynamics 21 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive RTX 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, GE or RTX?

GE Aerospace has higher earnings, but lower revenue than RTX. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GE Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio GE Aerospace $45.86B 7.38 $8.70B $8.12 39.95 RTX $88.60B 2.65 $6.73B $5.33 32.72

Is GE or RTX more profitable?

GE Aerospace has a net margin of 17.86% compared to RTX's net margin of 8.03%. GE Aerospace's return on equity of 37.99% beat RTX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets GE Aerospace 17.86% 37.99% 5.61% RTX 8.03% 13.50% 5.29%

Does the media favor GE or RTX?

In the previous week, GE Aerospace had 1 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for GE Aerospace and 29 mentions for RTX. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that GE Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment GE Aerospace 18 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive RTX 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, LHX or RTX?

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than L3Harris Technologies. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than L3Harris Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio L3Harris Technologies $21.87B 2.64 $1.61B $9.21 33.66 RTX $88.60B 2.65 $6.73B $5.33 32.72

Does the media refer more to LHX or RTX?

In the previous week, RTX had 13 more articles in the media than L3Harris Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for RTX and 16 mentions for L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that L3Harris Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment L3Harris Technologies 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive RTX 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, LMT or RTX?

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lockheed Martin $75.05B 1.59 $5.02B $20.65 25.06 RTX $88.60B 2.65 $6.73B $5.33 32.72

Is LMT or RTX more profitable?

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to Lockheed Martin's net margin of 6.38%. Lockheed Martin's return on equity of 101.64% beat RTX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lockheed Martin 6.38% 101.64% 10.98% RTX 8.03% 13.50% 5.29%

Does the media refer more to LMT or RTX?

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 15 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 29 mentions for RTX. Lockheed Martin's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that Lockheed Martin is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lockheed Martin 23 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive RTX 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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RTX vs. BA, GD, GE, LHX, and LMT

Should you buy RTX stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares RTX with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with RTX include Boeing (BA), General Dynamics (GD), GE Aerospace (GE), L3Harris Technologies (LHX), and Lockheed Martin (LMT). These companies are all part of the "aerosp/defense" industry.

How does RTX compare to Boeing?

RTX (NYSE:RTX) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, Boeing had 37 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Boeing and 29 mentions for RTX. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
RTX	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Boeing	45 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

RTX presently has a consensus target price of $210.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.85%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $259.80, suggesting a potential upside of 15.75%. Given RTX's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe RTX is more favorable than Boeing.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RTX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Boeing	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.74

86.5% of RTX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of RTX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

RTX has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RTX	$88.60B	2.65	$6.73B	$5.33	32.72
Boeing	$89.46B	1.98	$2.24B	$2.06	108.96

RTX has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. RTX's return on equity of 13.50% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RTX	8.03%	13.50%	5.29%
Boeing	2.27%	N/A	-5.26%

Summary

RTX and Boeing tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RTX compare to General Dynamics?

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, RTX had 5 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for RTX and 24 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
General Dynamics	21 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
RTX	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. RTX pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. General Dynamics pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RTX pays out 54.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. General Dynamics has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years and RTX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. General Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RTX shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of RTX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.34, suggesting that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTX has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

General Dynamics presently has a consensus target price of $387.40, suggesting a potential upside of 14.16%. RTX has a consensus target price of $210.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.85%. Given RTX's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe RTX is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
General Dynamics	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
RTX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than General Dynamics. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
General Dynamics	$52.55B	1.75	$4.21B	$15.89	21.36
RTX	$88.60B	2.65	$6.73B	$5.33	32.72

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.07% compared to RTX's net margin of 8.03%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.41% beat RTX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
General Dynamics	8.07%	17.41%	7.52%
RTX	8.03%	13.50%	5.29%

Summary

General Dynamics beats RTX on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RTX compare to GE Aerospace?

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, GE Aerospace had 1 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for GE Aerospace and 29 mentions for RTX. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that GE Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GE Aerospace	18 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
RTX	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

GE Aerospace has higher earnings, but lower revenue than RTX. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GE Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GE Aerospace	$45.86B	7.38	$8.70B	$8.12	39.95
RTX	$88.60B	2.65	$6.73B	$5.33	32.72

GE Aerospace has a net margin of 17.86% compared to RTX's net margin of 8.03%. GE Aerospace's return on equity of 37.99% beat RTX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GE Aerospace	17.86%	37.99%	5.61%
RTX	8.03%	13.50%	5.29%

GE Aerospace has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTX has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

74.8% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RTX shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of RTX shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

GE Aerospace pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. RTX pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. GE Aerospace pays out 23.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RTX pays out 54.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. GE Aerospace has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and RTX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. RTX is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

GE Aerospace currently has a consensus target price of $348.22, suggesting a potential upside of 7.34%. RTX has a consensus target price of $210.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.85%. Given RTX's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RTX is more favorable than GE Aerospace.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GE Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
RTX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62

Summary

GE Aerospace beats RTX on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RTX compare to L3Harris Technologies?

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than L3Harris Technologies. RTX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than L3Harris Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
L3Harris Technologies	$21.87B	2.64	$1.61B	$9.21	33.66
RTX	$88.60B	2.65	$6.73B	$5.33	32.72

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to L3Harris Technologies' net margin of 7.71%. RTX's return on equity of 13.50% beat L3Harris Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
L3Harris Technologies	7.71%	10.65%	5.05%
RTX	8.03%	13.50%	5.29%

In the previous week, RTX had 13 more articles in the media than L3Harris Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for RTX and 16 mentions for L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that L3Harris Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
L3Harris Technologies	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
RTX	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.8% of L3Harris Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RTX shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of L3Harris Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of RTX shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

L3Harris Technologies has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTX has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

L3Harris Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $354.75, indicating a potential upside of 14.43%. RTX has a consensus price target of $210.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.85%. Given RTX's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RTX is more favorable than L3Harris Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
L3Harris Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
RTX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62

L3Harris Technologies pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. RTX pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. L3Harris Technologies pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RTX pays out 54.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. L3Harris Technologies has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years and RTX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Summary

RTX beats L3Harris Technologies on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RTX compare to Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lockheed Martin	$75.05B	1.59	$5.02B	$20.65	25.06
RTX	$88.60B	2.65	$6.73B	$5.33	32.72

Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. RTX pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Lockheed Martin pays out 66.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RTX pays out 54.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lockheed Martin has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and RTX has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus target price of $620.68, suggesting a potential upside of 19.93%. RTX has a consensus target price of $210.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.85%. Given RTX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RTX is more favorable than Lockheed Martin.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lockheed Martin	1 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.38
RTX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 15 more articles in the media than RTX. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 29 mentions for RTX. Lockheed Martin's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat RTX's score of 0.80 indicating that Lockheed Martin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lockheed Martin	23 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
RTX	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to Lockheed Martin's net margin of 6.38%. Lockheed Martin's return on equity of 101.64% beat RTX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lockheed Martin	6.38%	101.64%	10.98%
RTX	8.03%	13.50%	5.29%

74.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RTX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of RTX shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its share price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTX has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

RTX beats Lockheed Martin on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	RTX	AEROSP/DEFENSE Industry	Aerospace Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$234.84B	$49.64B	$30.55B	$23.24B
Dividend Yield	1.63%	1.19%	0.88%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	32.72	25.80	46.05	30.90
Price / Sales	2.65	630.42	252.83	24.79
Price / Cash	18.68	17.88	30.13	19.43
Price / Book	3.49	6.88	8.57	4.72
Net Income	$6.73B	$1.56B	$906.14M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-1.51%	10.63%	24.08%	1.37%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.45%
1 Year Performance	27.82%	36.37%	55.45%	27.94%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
RTX RTX	4.8631 of 5 stars	$174.39 -2.9%	$210.75 +20.9%	+31.3%	$234.84B	$88.60B	32.72	180,000
BA Boeing	3.8223 of 5 stars	$219.18 +0.1%	$259.80 +18.5%	+11.4%	$172.78B	$89.46B	106.40	182,000	Trending News
GD General Dynamics	4.7943 of 5 stars	$343.20 +0.1%	$387.40 +12.9%	+24.5%	$92.81B	$52.55B	21.60	117,000	Positive News
GE GE Aerospace	4.3949 of 5 stars	$302.13 -0.2%	$348.22 +15.3%	+31.6%	$315.22B	$45.86B	37.21	57,000
LHX L3Harris Technologies	4.8637 of 5 stars	$312.12 +0.0%	$354.75 +13.7%	+28.9%	$58.15B	$21.87B	33.89	45,000	Positive News

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