Analysts expect most defense contractors to report gains to earnings and revenue as Lockheed Martin and RTX lead results on Tuesday.
RTX (RTX) reachead $125.92 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.14% change compared to its last close.
RTX's earnings outpace the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 6.62%.
RTX Corporation's defense contract value declined by 26.6% to $20.2 billion, driven by lower volumes and contract values, but not at an alarming rate. The $7.3 billion reduction in contract value was mainly due to specific program declines, including the F-35 and Patriot system, partially offset by radar and missile defense contracts. RTX has a diversified defense portfolio, with significant exposure to missiles, missile defense, radars, and aircraft engines, including the F-35 program.
The Raytheon subsidiary of defense contractor RTX agreed to pay more than $950 million to settle Department of Justice investigations into an alleged government contract fraud scheme, violations of foreign bribery laws and the Arms Export Control Act. "Raytheon engaged in criminal schemes to defraud the U.S. government in connection with contracts for critical military systems and to win business through bribery in Qatar," said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kevin Driscoll.
An RTX unit on Wednesday agreed to resolve criminal charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice stemming from a long-running foreign bribery probe.
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RTX, with its recent contract win, is set to build a Block II version of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles for the U.S. Navy.
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RTX (RTX) concluded the recent trading session at $123.93, signifying a +0.81% move from its prior day's close.
RTX's unit Raytheon has recently received a three-year contract from DARPA to create UWBGS.