RTX's $0.79 Billion Volume Ranks 136th Amid Insider Sales and Institutional Buys

On August 7, 2025, RTX (NYSE:RTX) traded with a volume of $0.79 billion, ranking 136th in daily trading activity. The stock closed with a 0.01% gain, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid corporate updates and market dynamics.

A notable development involved insider transactions. Philip J. Jasper, an RTX insider, sold 12,847 shares at $157.82 per share, reducing his ownership by 42.08%. This followed a similar sale by VP Kevin G. Dasilva, who offloaded 8,704 shares, trimming his stake by 22.49%. Such insider activity often signals shifting confidence in the company’s near-term prospects.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, payable on September 4, yielding 1.7% annually. This payout aligns with a 59.78% payout ratio, reflecting a balanced approach to shareholder returns. Analysts have maintained a generally positive outlook, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $180 and DZ Bank upgrading its rating to "hold." Sixteen analysts currently rate RTX as a "Moderate Buy," with a consensus price target of $158.67.

Institutional investors have adjusted their holdings, with Vanguard Group and T. Rowe Price increasing stakes in Q1 2025. Vanguard’s position grew by 1.1%, now valued at $15.87 billion, while T. Rowe Price added 43.1% to its holding. These moves highlight institutional confidence in RTX’s long-term growth potential, particularly in its defense and aerospace segments.

A strategy of purchasing the top 500 high-volume stocks and holding for one day delivered a 166.71% return from 2022 to 2025, significantly outperforming the benchmark’s 29.18% return. This underscores the impact of liquidity concentration in volatile markets, where high-volume stocks like RTX can capitalize on short-term trading opportunities.