RTX Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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RTX delivers strong operational performance;
Increases 2024 outlook for adjusted sales* and adjusted EPS*

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) reported third quarter 2024 results.

Third quarter 2024

  • Reported sales of $20.1 billion

  • Adjusted sales* of $20.1 billion, up 6 percent versus prior year, and up 8 percent organically* excluding the divestiture of the Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services business

  • GAAP EPS was $1.09 and included $0.31 of acquisition accounting adjustments and $0.05 of restructuring and other net significant and/or non-recurring charges

  • Adjusted EPS* of $1.45, up 16 percent versus prior year

  • Operating cash flow of $2.5 billion; Free cash flow* of $2.0 billion

  • Company backlog of $221 billion; including $131 billion of commercial and $90 billion of defense

  • Returned $1.1 billion of capital to shareowners, returning over $32 billion since the merger

  • Realized $90 million of incremental RTX gross cost synergies, achieving the $2 billion post-merger target

Updates outlook for full year 2024

  • Adjusted sales* of $79.25 - $79.75 billion, up from $78.75 - $79.5 billion

  • Adjusted EPS* of $5.50 - $5.58, up from $5.35 - $5.45

  • Confirms free cash flow* of approximately $4.7 billion

"RTX delivered another strong quarter of organic sales* growth, adjusted segment margin* expansion, and free cash flow*," said RTX President and CEO Chris Calio. "Demand across our portfolio, particularly within commercial aftermarket and defense, remains robust and gives us the confidence to again raise our full year outlook for adjusted sales* and adjusted EPS*."

"With a record $221 billion backlog, we are focused on executing our strategic priorities to drive best-in-class performance, deliver for our customers and create long-term shareowner value."

Third quarter 2024
RTX reported third quarter sales of $20.1 billion. Adjusted sales* were $20.1 billion, up 6 percent over the prior year. GAAP EPS of $1.09 included $0.31 of acquisition accounting adjustments, and $0.05 of restructuring and other net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EPS* of $1.45 was up 16 percent versus the prior year.

The company reported net income attributable to common shareowners in the third quarter of $1.5 billion which included $418 million of acquisition accounting adjustments, and $58 million of restructuring and other net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted net income* of $1.9 billion was up 7 percent versus the prior year driven by growth in adjusted segment operating profit* and a lower effective tax rate. This increase was partially offset by higher interest expense and lower pension income. Operating cash flow in the third quarter was $2.5 billion. Capital expenditures were $552 million, resulting in free cash flow* of $2.0 billion.