RTX Shares Rally 0.51% to 2025 High on NATO Missile Sale, Velo3D Partnership Boost

RTX Corporation (RTX) shares rose 0.51% on Thursday, marking four consecutive days of gains and a 2.83% rise over the period. The stock hit its highest level since August 2025, with an intraday surge of 0.89%, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the aerospace and defense giant.

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Key findings (summarised):

• Total return over 5 yrs: 70.9 %

• Annualised return: 13.0 %

• Max draw-down: –33.9 %

• Sharpe ratio: 0.62

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“Recent High” interpreted as a 52-week (252-trading-day) high — a standard definition for “new high” signals.

“Hold one week” translated to closing the position exactly five trading days after entry.

No additional risk-control (stop-loss / take-profit) parameters were specified, so none were applied.

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Recent performance has been driven by a $103.9 million missile sale to NATO, which includes AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. The contract underscores RTX’s role in international defense procurement and aligns with U.S. strategic priorities. Analysts highlight the deal as a marginal upside catalyst, though valuation metrics remain mixed. RTX’s Zacks Value Style Score of C indicates its valuation is in line with peers, suggesting limited near-term upside potential.

Despite a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), RTX has consistently outperformed earnings and revenue estimates in recent quarters. For the current fiscal year, consensus revenue forecasts stand at $85.69 billion, a 6.1% increase year-over-year. The company’s recent quarterly results, which exceeded estimates by 5.12% in revenue and 7.59% in earnings per share, reinforce its operational resilience. However, flat earnings estimate revisions over the past month signal cautious market sentiment amid macroeconomic uncertainties.

Strategic advancements, such as RTX’s collaboration with Velo3D to enhance additive manufacturing for defense applications, have also bolstered investor sentiment. This partnership aligns with industry trends toward cost-efficient production and innovation. The stock surged 18% in the quarter following the announcement, reflecting optimism about RTX’s long-term positioning in defense and aerospace technology.

Analyst views remain divided, with a one-year average target price of $160.21 versus a 13.56% downside risk per GuruFocus metrics. The aerospace sector’s exposure to geopolitical events and defense budget fluctuations adds complexity to RTX’s outlook. While its strong dividend yield and 5.5% projected revenue growth for FY24 support long-term appeal, near-term underperformance risks persist due to the Zacks Sell rating and valuation constraints.