New York, January 18, 2026, 14:45 EST — Market closed
- RTX shares closed Friday up 1.1% at $201.92, pushing their winning streak into a seventh day.
- U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; trading picks up again Tuesday.
- RTX will release its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 27 before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.
RTX Corp (RTX.N) shares ended Friday at $201.92, up 1.05%, hitting a new 52-week high. This marked the stock’s seventh consecutive day of gains. Trading volume edged just above its 50-day average, based on market data. 1
The timing is key as U.S. stocks head into a short week, with markets shut on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. When trading resumes Tuesday, the calendar fills up with quarterly earnings reports. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, pointing to the market’s hold near recent highs. 2
RTX is gearing up for a key event. The company announced it will report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Tuesday, Jan. 27, ahead of the U.S. market open. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET to go over the numbers and provide guidance for 2026. 3
Alongside RTX, other defense stocks closed higher in the latest session. Lockheed Martin and L3Harris also saw gains, driven more by shifts in positioning than new company news. 4
For RTX, the focus now shifts from the chart to the tone of the upcoming call. At this point, investors zero in on two key factors: whether jet-engine and aftermarket activity remain robust, and if missile and air-defense demand clearly flows through to revenue and cash.
The risk now is the focus shifting back to execution. Airbus has openly criticized RTX’s Pratt & Whitney over engine supply delays, warning the issues will stretch into 2026. These setbacks complicate aircraft deliveries and disrupt supplier timelines. 5
A simpler downside risk is also on the table. Given the stock is near a fresh high, even a slight sign of weaker margins, slower deliveries, or conservative guidance could spark profit-taking ahead of the earnings report.
Trading picks back up Tuesday, with investors eyeing if RTX can stay above the $200 mark and if its recent rally extends or stalls as earnings season heats up.
RTX faces its next major checkpoint on Jan. 27, with an earnings report scheduled before the bell and a Q&A session covering its 2026 outlook.
