This public company is a leading global aerospace and defense corporation, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies and systems for both military and commercial applications
It provides a broad range of services, including aircraft engines, missile systems, and various aerospace components, catering to governmental and industrial clients worldwide. The company is committed to innovation, focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in the aviation and defense sectors. Through its diverse portfolio, it plays a critical role in supporting national security and advancing the future of flight.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how RTX (NYSERTX) and the rest of the defense contractors stocks fared in Q4.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow.
Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 2.2% over the past six months. This drop was disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm.
Growth is oxygen.
But when it evaporates, the consequences can be extreme - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble (Nvidia?) or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Looking back on defense contractors stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including AeroVironment (NASDAQAVAV) and its peers.
Defense stocks fell on fears of defense budget cuts as President Trump attempts to halt the wars in Ukraine and Israel, but one stock is more diversified to win
The Trump administration may stop all shipments of military aid to Ukraine following a tense exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office Friday.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
European defense stocks surge while American counterparts struggle due to Trump's calls for Europe to shoulder security burden and Pentagon budget cuts.
The industrial sector, represented by the XLI, has outpaced the broader market in 2025, driven by reshoring, infrastructure, and technological advancements.
