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Investing.com -- RTX reported first-quarter results on Tuesday, surpassing analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.
RTX posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.47 for Q1 2025, beating the analyst consensus of $1.35. Revenue came in at $20.3 billion, exceeding expectations of $19.82 billion and representing a 5% increase YoY, or 8% organically excluding divestitures.
The company’s performance was driven by growth in its commercial aftermarket business, which rose 21% YoY. The strength was evident in the Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney segments, where commercial aftermarket sales rose 13% and 28%, respectively.
RTX President and CEO Chris Calio commented on the results, stating, "We are off to a strong start to 2025 with 8 percent organic sales growth and 10 percent adjusted EPS growth, including 120 basis points of segment margin expansion in Q1."
Following the earnings release, RTX shares were up 0.5% in pre-market trading.
Looking ahead, RTX expects FY25 adjusted EPS of $6.00 to $6.15, compared to the analyst consensus of $6.11. Full-year revenue is projected to be between $83 billion and $84 billion, below the consensus estimate of $84.2 billion.
The company’s backlog remained strong at $217 billion, with $125 billion in commercial and $92 billion in defense orders.
While the current global economic environment remains dynamic, RTX’s portfolio and strong market positions appear to be helping the company navigate challenges. However, the company noted that its outlook does not incorporate the impact of recently enacted incremental U.S. and non-U.S. tariffs, which could potentially affect future performance.