RTX reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.29, consensus $1.18

Reports Q2 revenue $18.32B, consensus $17.68B. Reports company backlog of $185B. “Accelerating demand in global commercial aerospace and strong defense spending allowed us to deliver 12 percent sales growth and increased operating profit year-over-year, with top-line growth across all RTX business units,” said RTX Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes. “Based on the strong performance year-to-date and strong end-markets, we are raising our full year sales outlook and tightening our adjusted EPS* outlook. However, we are lowering our free cash flow* outlook to reflect the impact of an issue that has recently come to light, which will require Pratt & Whitney to remove certain engines from service for inspection earlier than expected. The continued safe operation of our fleet will always remain our number one priority.”