# RTX Corporation financial performance and market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rtx-corporation-financial-performance-and-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-31T16:20:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

RTX Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, including a 14.5% year-over-year revenue increase to $24.7 billion and an earnings per share of $1.89, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company noted a record order backlog of $289 billion. Key developments included a joint venture between Collins Aerospace and Etihad Airways Engineering for aircraft maintenance in Abu Dhabi, and a $1.3 billion contract for Pratt & Whitney to supply F135 engine spare parts.

By late August, RTX shares experienced volatility, falling 1.88% and underperforming the broader market in anticipation of its upcoming earnings release.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Blackstone Group exits EPL Ltd with full stake sale

Blackstone Group has divested its entire 26.38 per cent stake in Mumbai-based packaging firm EPL Ltd for approximately Rs 2,032 crore through an open market transaction.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rezolve-ai-shares-fall-despite-massive-revenue-growth-and-google-partnership

### 2026-08-03: RTX reports record backlog, earnings beat, fuels investor buying

RTX posted a $24.7 bn Q2 revenue rise, record $289 bn backlog and earnings beat, raised its outlook, announced an Abu Dhabi joint venture, secured a $1.3 bn F‑35 engine contract, and saw mixed institutional‑tr

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rtx-reports-record-backlog-earnings-beat-fuels-investor-buying

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