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RTX (RTX) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 21, 2026
RTX (RTX) reported revenue of $22.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +9% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.6%, net earnings $2.1B (9.3% of revenue).
RTX, Q1 2026: revenue $22.1B (+9% year over year), operating margin 11.6%, net earnings $2.1B, operating cash flow $1.9B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.1B | -9% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $2.6B | -2% | +26% |
| Net earnings | $2.1B | +27% | +34% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.9B | -55% | +42% |
| Free cash flow | $1.3B | -59% | +65% |
What changed
Revenue was $22.1B in Q1 2026, up 9% year over year and down 9% from the previous quarter. Pratt & Whitney was the largest line at 37% of revenue. Pratt & Whitney added $0.81B year over year (up 11%), 46% of the total change.
Operating profit was $2.6B, a 11.6% margin (up 1.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 29% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 7% against revenue growth of 9%. Net earnings were $2.1B, up 34% year over year. The effective tax rate was 14.4%.
Operating cash flow was $1.9B (up 42% year over year), 86% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $1.1B of depreciation and amortization and $0.13B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $1.5B. Capital expenditures of $0.55B left free cash flow of $1.3B.
Questions
What was RTX's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
RTX (RTX) reported revenue of $22.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +9% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before.
Was RTX profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.6B (11.6% of revenue) and net earnings $2.1B.
Source: RTX 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.