Raytheon (RTX) continues to secure billions in defense contracts, with total backlog reaching $289 billion at the end of Q2.
Raytheon (RTX) has recently secured billions of dollars in defense contracts, including a $42.48 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense on September 1st, following a $22.9 billion contract for Tomahawk cruise missile production on August 17th. As of the end of the second quarter, RTX's defense backlog totaled approximately $119 billion, with a total backlog of about $289 billion. Analysts believe that amidst geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending by various nations, company management anticipates sustained high demand for missile and air defense systems, providing RTX with multi-year growth opportunities. RTX shares have risen approximately 9% year-to-date.
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