Investors interested in stocks from the Aerospace - Defense sector have probably already heard of Textron (TXT) and RTX (RTX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Textron lands a deal to supply Aerosonde VTOL UAS to Tantita Security Services, boosting the protection of Nigeria's oil and gas infrastructure.
TXT lands its first Japan Air Self-Defense Force deal to supply Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II trainers, with initial aircraft deliveries slated for 2029.
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Textron (TXT) is reiterated as a buy with a $104.85 price target, implying 24% upside despite historical stock underperformance. TXT's Q3 2025 saw 5.4% revenue growth, strong aviation segment profits, and margin expansion, offset by MV-75 program headwinds at Bell. Future margin upside is expected as the MV-75 transitions from low-margin development to higher-margin production phases post-2028.
Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Company Participants Scott Hegstrom - Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer Scott Donnelly - Chairman, President & CEO David Rosenberg - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Peter Arment - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Sheila Kahyaoglu - Jefferies LLC, Research Division João Santos - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Robert Stallard - Vertical Research Partners, LLC Myles Walton - Wolfe Research, LLC Seth Seifman - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Ronald Epstein - BofA Securities, Research Division Kristine Liwag - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Douglas Harned - Sanford C.
Textron (TXT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.4 per share a year ago.
Textron chief executive Scott Donnelly will be succeeded by insider Lisa Atherton, effective January 4 next year, the aircraft maker said on Wednesday.
TXT's Q3 results are likely to get a lift from strong sales in Aviation, Bell and Systems, driving revenue and earnings growth expectations.
Textron Inc. is rated a buy with a $101.49 price target, implying 21% upside despite historical underperformance. Q2 revenue growth was driven by Bell and Aviation segments, but margin weakness and inflation offset most profit gains. TXT faces risks from inflation, weak aftermarket sales, and exposure to the struggling automotive sector but has opportunities in military programs and business jet deals.
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