RTX Corp.: Q1 financial report to be released tomorrow

20 apr 2026, 13:45:15

Current trend

The shares of RTX Corp., an American aerospace and defense conglomerate, are trading at 196.00.

On Friday, the company took a major step toward fully upgrading its aircraft engine production standard: the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved the installation and operation of the GTF Advantage engine, manufactured by a division of Pratt & Whitney. According to management, it delivers 4.0–8.0% more takeoff thrust than comparable engines, significantly increasing payload and range, and is completely interchangeable with the current GTF engine installed in most Airbus A320 models. Initially, the transition to the new version was planned for 2024, but earlier technical challenges delayed the certification and production process, and completion is now expected by 2028. For airlines, this means a gradual fleet renewal and potential improvements in fuel efficiency in the long term, but with a delay in implementation and the continuation of current operational restrictions for the coming years.

Q1 financial results will be released tomorrow: revenue is projected to decrease from 24.20B dollars to 21.44B dollars, compared to 20.31B dollars a year earlier, while earnings per share (EPS) are forecast to decrease from 1.55 dollars to 1.51 dollars, compared to 1.47 dollars. The next dividend payment has not yet been scheduled, but it may be 0.73 dollars, indexed from the previous 0.68 dollars, equivalent to a yield of 1.52%, slightly above the sector average of 1.11%.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart, the asset is trading just below the support line of the global ascending channel with dynamic boundaries of 225.00–200.00.

Technical indicators maintain a buy signal: the Alligator indicator has expanded its range, with fast EMAs positioned above the signal line, and the AO histogram is forming correction bars near the breakout level.

Resistance levels: 202.00, 214.00.

Support levels: 190.00, 176.00.

Trading tips

Long positions can be considered after the price rises and consolidates above 202.00, with the target at 214.00 and stop loss is 195.00. Implementation period: 7 days or more.

Short positions can be considered after the price declines and consolidates below 190.00, with the target at 176.00. Stop loss is 200.00.

Scenario

Timeframe	Weekly
Raccomandazioni	BUY STOP
Punto di ingresso	202.05
Take Profit	214.00
Stop Loss	195.00
Livelli chiave	176.00, 190.00, 202.00, 214.00

Scenario alternativo

Raccomandazioni	SELL STOP
Punto di ingresso	189.95
Take Profit	176.00
Stop Loss	200.00
Stop Loss	176.00, 190.00, 202.00, 214.00