RTX sees margin expansion, cash flow growth in 2027

What happened: RTX Corp. (RTX) expects sales growth, higher operating margins and increased free cash flow in 2027, CFO Neil Mitchill said, citing a $340 billion order backlog, commercial aerospace demand and international defense orders. Key numbers: $340 billion order backlog; more than 80% of Raytheon's anticipated 2027 sales already backlogged; roughly $500 million Why it matters: The backlog gives visibility into 2027 revenue, while supply constraints and the need for production capacity remain challenges as RTX adds alternative suppliers and invests in castings and microelectronics.

RTX Corp. (RTX) expects sales growth, higher operating margins and increased free cash flow in 2027, CFO Neil Mitchill said, citing a $340 billion order backlog, commercial aerospace demand and international defense orders.

The backlog gives visibility into 2027 revenue, while supply constraints and the need for production capacity remain challenges as RTX adds alternative suppliers and invests in castings and microelectronics.