RTX Explains $289B Backlog Amid 14% Q2 Revenue Growth and 2026 Guidance
RTX reported Q2 revenue up 14% year over year to $24.7B and adjusted EPS rising 21% to $1.89. Its second-quarter backlog totaled $289B, with about 60% tied to commercial aerospace orders and 40% to defense. Guidance projects 2026 sales of $95B–$96B, supported by a diversified order book as defense spending remains elevated.