CLAIM #52660 · RTX Corporation (RTX) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 21, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“We continue to expect sales to grow mid-single digits on an adjusted basis and high single digits organically, with operating profit growth between $425 million and $525 million versus 2025.”
Nathan Ware · VP Investor Relations
How to check this claim
Look at: Collins Aerospace segment full-year sales growth (adjusted and organic basis) and segment operating profit growth versus 2025
It came true if: Adjusted sales growth in mid-single digits (approx. 4-6%), organic sales growth in high-single digits (approx. 7-9%), and operating profit up between $425 million and $525 million versus 2025
Where: RTX company financial disclosures - Collins Aerospace segment results (10-K / Q4 2026 earnings release and call)
In context
“ommercial aftermarket sales were up 7% driven by a 15% increase in provisioning and an 8% increase in parts and repair, partially offset by a 3% decline in mods and upgrades. Recall, mods and upgrades were up 18% in Q1 2025. Defense sales were up 9% versus the prior year driven by higher volume across multiple programs. Adjusted operating profit of $1.3 billion was up $71 million versus the prior year, driven by drop-through on higher commercial and defense volume and lower R&D expense. This was partially offset by unfavorable commercial OE mix, the impact of divestitures completed in 2025 and higher tariffs across the business. In the quarter, Collins expanded margins by 10 basis points year-over-year despite a 130 basis point headwind from tariffs. Turning to Collins' full year outlook. We continue to expect sales to grow mid-single digits on an adjusted basis and high single digits organically, with operating profit growth between $425 million and $525 million versus 2025. Shifting to Pratt & Whitney on Slide 8. Sales of $8.2 billion were up 11% on an adjusted basis and 10% organically, driven by strength in commercial aftermarket and military. Commercial OE sales were in line with expectations and down 1%, driven by lower engine deliveries. As Chris said, we continue to expect mid to high single-digit large commercial engine delivery growth for the full year. Commercial aftermarket sales were up 19%, driven by higher volume, including heavier content in both large commercial engines and Pratt Canada. In military engines, sales were up 7%, driven by higher F135 production volume. Adjusted operating profit of $711 million was up $121 million versus the prior year, driven by drop-through on higher commercial aftermarket and military volume, partially offset b”
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