Summary
RTX Corporation reported strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with total net sales reaching $80.7 billion. The company demonstrated significant recovery, driven by robust organic sales growth across all three segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. This growth was bolstered by increased commercial aerospace aftermarket sales and defense contract wins, including significant bookings for air and missile defense systems and engine sustainment contracts. Despite facing ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures, RTX managed its costs effectively, leading to a substantial increase in operating profit to $6.5 billion, a significant improvement from the previous year, largely due to the absence of charges related to the Pratt & Whitney Powder Metal Matter. The company's backlog remains strong at $218 billion, providing good visibility for future revenue. RTX also continues to invest in research and development, focusing on advanced technologies and sustainable solutions, while actively managing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $80.74B |
| R&D Expenses | $2.93B |
| SG&A Expenses | $5.81B |
| Operating Expenses | $74.07B |
| Operating Income | $6.54B |
| Interest Expense | $1.86B |
| Net Income | $4.77B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.58 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.55 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.33B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.34B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales increased to $80.7 billion, a significant rise driven by organic growth across all segments.
- 2Operating profit more than doubled to $6.5 billion, primarily benefiting from the resolution of previously disclosed charges related to the Pratt & Whitney Powder Metal Matter.
- 3Total backlog reached a record $218 billion, indicating strong demand for RTX's products and services.
- 4Collins Aerospace saw an 8% increase in net sales, driven by commercial aerospace aftermarket and defense growth.
- 5Pratt & Whitney's net sales surged by 53% due to the absence of Powder Metal Matter charges and growth in commercial and military engine sectors.
- 6Raytheon segment experienced a 1% increase in net sales, with defense bookings up 23%, reflecting strong demand for air and missile defense systems.
- 7The company continues to invest in R&D, with company-funded R&D at $2.9 billion, focusing on future technologies and sustainability.