RTX
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RTX Corporation (RTX) closed at $173.99 as of 2026-05-01, trading 50.5% above its 200-week moving average of $115.63. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 51.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.97 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 3295 weeks of data, RTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 37 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RTX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.3%.
With a market cap of $234.3 billion, RTX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.1%. Return on equity stands at 11.6%. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RTX would have grown to $9535, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming RTX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 19.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RTX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RTX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying RTX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +34.8% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +18.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +60.1% vs +31.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RTX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RTX has crossed below its 200-week MA 37 times with an average 1-year return of +21.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1963 | Jul 1963 | 2 | 1.6% | +12.1% | +192771.7% |
| Jul 1963 | Feb 1964 | 29 | 8.1% | +12.3% | +200967.2% |
| Mar 1968 | Mar 1968 | 1 | 0.1% | +19.0% | +77093.7% |
| May 1968 | May 1968 | 1 | 0.0% | +10.3% | +74572.0% |
| Jun 1968 | Nov 1968 | 23 | 15.6% | +0.6% | +74955.6% |
| Dec 1968 | Feb 1969 | 12 | 10.0% | -38.1% | +72474.3% |
| May 1969 | May 1972 | 157 | 58.5% | -56.7% | +67625.9% |
| Jun 1972 | Jul 1972 | 8 | 9.7% | -13.2% | +111170.8% |
| Aug 1972 | Aug 1972 | 1 | 0.2% | -24.2% | +111368.3% |
| Jun 1973 | Oct 1973 | 18 | 17.8% | -8.4% | +128138.8% |
| Oct 1973 | Nov 1974 | 54 | 27.4% | +5.2% | +138139.5% |
| Dec 1974 | Dec 1974 | 2 | 2.8% | +63.2% | +128513.4% |
| Nov 1981 | Nov 1981 | 1 | 0.6% | +41.9% | +32252.0% |
| Jan 1982 | Jul 1982 | 26 | 21.6% | +62.4% | +33519.4% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 2 | 1.8% | +79.8% | +32057.9% |
| Oct 1987 | Oct 1988 | 52 | 26.0% | +19.9% | +14584.8% |
| Oct 1988 | Dec 1988 | 8 | 5.1% | +34.4% | +12483.6% |
| Sep 1990 | Oct 1990 | 3 | 3.8% | +8.0% | +11180.9% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 2 | 1.0% | +15.0% | +10829.4% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 2 | 1.8% | +23.9% | +10679.5% |
| Sep 1991 | Oct 1991 | 2 | 1.9% | +14.2% | +10616.9% |
| Oct 1992 | Dec 1992 | 10 | 10.7% | +28.1% | +9663.0% |
| Jan 1993 | Apr 1993 | 12 | 6.0% | +40.1% | +9359.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 9 | 27.4% | +39.9% | +2121.8% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 1.7% | +22.8% | +1406.2% |
| Aug 2002 | Dec 2002 | 20 | 17.2% | +26.9% | +1416.0% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 13 | 9.6% | +52.6% | +1348.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 47 | 35.8% | +12.0% | +664.2% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.5% | +22.2% | +582.3% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 9 | 8.1% | +19.8% | +280.5% |
| Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | 12 | 11.0% | +16.1% | +267.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 1.4% | +25.5% | +249.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 2.9% | +44.0% | +208.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 33.1% | +21.9% | +202.2% |
| Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | 12 | 9.1% | +21.1% | +168.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 7 | 13.4% | +61.2% | +141.9% |
| Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 | 1 | 0.8% | +52.6% | +130.1% |
| Average | 16 | — | +21.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RTX below its 200-week moving average?
No. RTX Corporation (RTX) is currently 50.5% above its 200-week moving average of $115.63. It would need to fall to $115.63 to cross below the line.
What is RTX's 200-week moving average price?
RTX Corporation's 200-week moving average is $115.63 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RTX drops below its 200-week moving average?
RTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 37 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is RTX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RTX as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 3.1%. Return on equity is 11.6%. Price-to-book is 3.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RTX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in RTX would have grown to $9535, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 14.7% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. RTX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does RTX pay a dividend?
Yes. RTX Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 159.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01