# RTX Corporation

**Source:** https://geo.sig.ai/brands/rtx-corporation  
**Vertical:** Manufacturing  
**Subcategory:** Enterprise  
**Tier:** Leader  
**Website:** rtx.com  
**Last Updated:** 2026-04-14

## Summary

Arlington VA aerospace and defense conglomerate (NYSE: RTX) at $80.7B 2024 sales (+9%) with $218B backlog; Collins Aerospace/Pratt & Whitney/Raytheon segments and 2025 guidance of $83-84B competing with Lockheed Martin.

## Company Overview

RTX Corporation is an Arlington, Virginia-based global aerospace and defense technology company — publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RTX) as an S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average component — operating as the world's second-largest aerospace and defense company by sales through three business segments: Collins Aerospace (avionics, aerostructures, and aerospace systems), Pratt & Whitney (commercial and military jet engines), and Raytheon (defense systems including missiles, air defense, and cybersecurity). RTX was formed through the April 2020 merger of United Technologies Corporation (founded 1929) and Raytheon Company (founded 1922), and renamed from Raytheon Technologies to RTX in July 2023. In fiscal year 2024, RTX reported sales of $80.7 billion (+9% year-over-year), adjusted EPS of $5.73 (+13%), and free cash flow of $6.6 billion. RTX provided 2025 guidance of $83-84 billion in sales and $6.00-$6.15 adjusted EPS, reflecting 4-6% organic growth. The company employs approximately 185,000 people worldwide and maintains a combined $218 billion backlog ($125 billion commercial, $93 billion defense).

RTX's aerospace and defense portfolio addresses the full spectrum of aviation and national security system requirements: Pratt & Whitney's GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine powers the Airbus A220 and A320neo family — the bestselling narrowbody aircraft in commercial aviation history — with 16 airlines operating 1,800+ GTF-powered aircraft globally, providing 20% fuel burn improvement over previous-generation engines. Raytheon's Patriot missile defense system (deployed in 18 countries), StormBreaker smart weapon, and LTAMDS radar represent the precision defense systems that NATO allies are rapidly procuring in response to the European security environment post-2022. Collins Aerospace's avionics and cabin systems are installed on 75% of global commercial aircraft. The $218B backlog (representing approximately 2.5 years of revenue) provides revenue visibility uncommon in industrial companies and reflects multi-year defense program awards and commercial aircraft aftermarket service agreements.

In 2025, RTX competes in the global aerospace, commercial aviation, and defense technology market with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT, $71B revenue, F-35/missiles focus), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC, $41B revenue, space and B-21 bombers), and Boeing Defense (NYSE: BA, B-52 modernization and rotorcraft) for US and allied defense program awards, commercial jet engine fleet expansion, and next-generation aerospace system development. The Pratt & Whitney GTF powder metal engine disk inspection program (a 2023-identified manufacturing defect requiring accelerated engine removals from 1,000+ aircraft) represents a near-term cost headwind (estimated $7B+ remediation cost) that the 2025 guidance absorbs while maintaining growth trajectory. The 2025 strategy focuses on executing GTF engine inspections and returns, growing Raytheon air defense international sales (Patriot, NASAMS) driven by NATO defense spending increases, and advancing the next-generation defense programs in hypersonics and directed energy.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does RTX Corporation do?
RTX Corporation is one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, operating through three divisions: Collins Aerospace (avionics, structures, and mission systems), Pratt & Whitney (aircraft engines and power systems), and Raytheon (defense systems, missiles, and cybersecurity). The company serves commercial aviation, military, and business jet customers globally, generating over $80 billion in annual revenue with approximately two-thirds from commercial aerospace and one-third from defense.

### When was RTX Corporation founded?
RTX Corporation was formed on April 3, 2020, through the merger of equals between United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company. However, its heritage dates back over a century, with Raytheon founded in 1922 and United Technologies tracing roots to 1929. The company rebranded from Raytheon Technologies Corporation to RTX in July 2023 following integration of the merged businesses.

### Where is RTX Corporation headquartered?
RTX Corporation is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The company relocated its headquarters from Waltham, Massachusetts to Arlington in 2022 to be closer to key defense customers and government stakeholders in the Washington, D.C. area. RTX maintains major operations across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, employing approximately 185,000 people worldwide.

### Who are RTX's main customers?
RTX serves a diverse customer base including commercial airlines (Boeing, Airbus operators), business jet manufacturers (Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault), the U.S. Department of Defense across all military branches, allied governments worldwide, and space agencies. Major defense customers include the U.S. Air Force (F-35 engines, AMRAAM missiles), U.S. Navy (aircraft carriers, destroyers), and international partners purchasing Patriot air defense systems and other platforms.

### What makes RTX different from competitors?
RTX uniquely combines commercial aerospace and defense capabilities under one roof, providing integrated solutions that competitors cannot match. The 2020 merger created the only company offering both advanced aircraft engines (Pratt & Whitney) and complete avionics/mission systems (Collins Aerospace), while maintaining defense leadership in missiles, radars, and air defense (Raytheon). This breadth enables RTX to capture entire aircraft programs from propulsion to avionics, differentiating it from single-segment competitors.

### Who are RTX's main competitors?
RTX competes primarily with Boeing (commercial aerospace and defense), Lockheed Martin (defense and aerospace), Northrop Grumman (defense electronics and space), and General Dynamics (defense systems) in the United States. Internationally, competitors include Airbus, BAE Systems, and Safran. RTX is the second-largest aerospace and defense company globally by sales after Boeing, with approximately $80 billion in annual revenue.

### Who is RTX's CEO?
Christopher T. Calio serves as Chairman and CEO of RTX Corporation. He became CEO in May 2024 and Chairman in February 2025, succeeding Gregory J. Hayes who led the company through the Raytheon-UTC merger. Calio previously served as President of Pratt & Whitney and was instrumental in integrating the merged companies. He leads RTX's 185,000+ employees and $80+ billion business.

### How much revenue does RTX generate?
RTX reported full-year 2024 revenue of $80.7 billion, up 9% from the prior year. The company maintains a robust backlog of $218 billion, including $125 billion in commercial contracts and $93 billion in defense programs. For 2025, RTX projects adjusted sales between $83.0 billion and $84.0 billion, indicating continued organic growth of 4-6% with adjusted earnings per share of $6.00-$6.15.

### What is RTX's stock ticker symbol?
RTX Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'RTX'. The company changed its ticker from 'RTN' (original Raytheon symbol) to 'RTX' in July 2023 when it rebranded from Raytheon Technologies Corporation. RTX is a component of the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

### Is RTX hiring?
Yes, RTX actively recruits talent across engineering, manufacturing, program management, cybersecurity, and business functions. With 185,000+ employees worldwide and major programs ramping up production, the company offers opportunities in aerospace engineering, software development, systems integration, and defense technology. Career opportunities are available at careers.rtx.com, with positions spanning Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon divisions.

### What's the latest news about RTX?
Recent RTX news includes reporting strong 2024 financial results with $80.7 billion in sales and $5.73 adjusted EPS (January 2025), Christopher Calio's election as Chairman (February 2025), and securing a $1.6 billion F135 engine sustainment contract for F-35 fighters (December 2024). The company also announced a $760 million AMRAAM missile contract and completed leadership transition with Gregory Hayes stepping down as Executive Chairman to become Special Advisor through January 2026.

### What are RTX's business segments?
RTX operates through three main business divisions: (1) Collins Aerospace - avionics, aircraft structures, interiors, mission systems, and power/control systems; (2) Pratt & Whitney - aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and engine services; (3) Raytheon - air defense systems, missiles, radars, cybersecurity, and space systems. Following the 2020 merger, these divisions were consolidated from four original segments (which included separate Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense units) into the current three-division structure.

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*Data from geo.sig.ai Brand Intelligence Database. Updated 2026-04-14.*