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RTX (RTX) R&D spending by quarter
RTX's R&D spending was $711M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $627M (Q1 2026) to $789M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $711M | -2% | +4% |
| Q2 2026 | $726M | +16% | +4% |
| Q1 2026 | $627M | -21% | -2% |
| Q4 2025 | $789M | +15% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $684M | -2% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $697M | +9% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $637M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
RTX, Q3 2026: revenue $25.0B (+11% year over year), operating margin 13.4%, net earnings $2.6B, operating cash flow $2.9B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is RTX's R&D spending?
RTX's R&D spending was $711M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2% from Q2 2026.
How has RTX's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $627M (Q1 2026) to $789M (Q4 2025).