RTX has posted a 12% increase in third‑quarter (Q3) sales to $22.5bn in fiscal 2025 (FY25), up from $20.1bn a year earlier, prompting the company to raise its full‑year outlook.
The parent company of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon saw its net income rise by 30% to $1.9bn from $1.5bn in Q3 FY24.
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RTX’s earnings per share (EPS) under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) were reported at $1.41, which included acquisition accounting adjustments and restructuring costs.
The adjusted EPS stood at $1.70 in the reported quarter, reflecting a 17% increase over the same period in the previous year.
Over the reported quarter, RTX maintained a backlog valued at $251bn, with defence accounting for $103bn.
RTX chairman and CEO Chris Calio said: “Strong execution in the third quarter enabled us to deliver double-digit organic sales growth across all three segments and our sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted segment margin expansion. We also received $37bn of new awards in the quarter, reflecting robust global demand for our products and supporting long-term growth for RTX.”
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By GlobalDataDuring the quarter ended 30 September 2025, sales of Collins Aerospace reached $7.6bn, an 8% increase over the prior year.
The division’s operating profit also increased by 19%, totalling $1.3bn, driven in part by gains from the sale of the actuation and flight control business.
Pratt & Whitney recorded third-quarter sales of $8.4bn, reflecting a 16% increase from the previous year.
The division’s operating profit climbed to $751m in Q3 FY25, marking a 35% rise, though when adjusted, showed a 26% growth.
Sales in Raytheon division reached $7.04bn in the reported third quarter, up by 10% compared to the same period last year.
Its operating profit increased by 33% to $859m, largely due to favourable programme mix including international Patriot systems and improved net productivity.
RTX’s updated full-year forecast for 2025 now projects adjusted sales between $86.5bn and $87.0bn, up from the previous guidance of $84.8 to $85.5bn.
The company also raised its organic sales growth outlook to 8% to 9%, up from 6% to 7%.
Adjusted EPS is anticipated to range between $6.10 and $6.20, with confirmed free cash flow between $7.0bn and $7.5bn.
“Based on our year-to-date performance and ongoing demand strength, we are raising our full year outlook for adjusted sales and EPS. We remain focused on executing on our $251bn backlog and increasing our output to support the ramp across critical programs, while investing in next-generation products and services that meet the needs of our customers,” Chris Calio added.
Recently, Raytheon started a $53m expansion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) production facility in Andover, Massachusetts, US.
