New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:18 EST — Regular session
- RTX shares climbed roughly 1.6% in late-afternoon trading, beating the weaker U.S. market.
- Airbus said it has yet to reach an agreement with Pratt & Whitney on future engine supply volumes and described deliveries as “very, very late.”
- Investors are eyeing RTX’s Jan. 27 earnings for 2026 guidance and any news on engine production.
RTX Corp shares climbed roughly 1.6% to $197.29 on Wednesday, hitting a high of $198.00 and dipping to a low of $192.88 during the session. The stock had closed at $194.08 previously.
The bounce followed fresh concerns in commercial aerospace after Airbus flagged that engine shipments from RTX’s Pratt & Whitney remain “very, very late.” The planemaker also noted it hasn’t settled with the U.S. supplier on how many engines it requires “for the foreseeable future.” Airbus reported delivering 793 aircraft in 2025, with 607 of those being A320neo-family jets. Reuters
This is crucial now, since aircraft deliveries are when planemakers usually collect most of their revenue. Delays often cascade down to suppliers. For RTX, the focus stays on whether Pratt & Whitney can boost deliveries and keep service shops running at the speed customers demand.
In the wider market, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, dragged down by losses in tech and bank stocks. Investors shifted toward safer bets. “After a nice run … you’re seeing profit-taking and consolidation,” said JonesTrading chief market strategist Michael O’Rourke. Reuters
Defense contractors showed strength. Lockheed Martin climbed roughly 2.2%, Northrop Grumman surged over 3%, and both General Dynamics and L3Harris edged up slightly.
RTX made another appearance in aerospace news Tuesday as aircraft startup JetZero announced a $175 million Series B funding round. The round was spearheaded by B Capital, Northrop Grumman, and venture units including RTX.
Airbus relies on two engine suppliers for its A320neo family: Pratt & Whitney and CFM International, the GE-Safran joint venture that produces the LEAP engine line.
The risk for RTX is clear: prolonged engine delivery delays or stalled discussions over future supply volumes could drive up costs for Pratt & Whitney, tighten customer negotiations, and leave little wiggle room to boost production later this year.
RTX is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 27, ahead of the market open. An 8:30 a.m. ET conference call will follow, where investors will push for guidance on 2026 and updates on engine deliveries.
