RTX Expected Sales and Earnings Growth as Defense Spending Rises
Consensus estimates point to improved RTX 2026 sales and earnings per share, implying gains of 8.4% and 14.8% versus year-ago results. RTX’s ROIC is 6.33% versus L3Harris’ 5.14%, and the outlook suggests both firms should benefit from rising defense budgets and demand for advanced military technologies. The piece also highlights L3Harris progress on a missile defense interceptor program.