In a report released yesterday, Douglas Harned from Bernstein maintained a Hold rating on RTX, with a price target of $154.00.
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Douglas Harned has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors related to the varied performance and outlooks of RTX’s key divisions. Raytheon is seen as a strong performer, benefiting from government budget proposals and increased demand in missile defense, which has resulted in a significant backlog. However, growth is currently limited by operational constraints rather than demand, and while a shift in product mix could improve margins, these factors contribute to a cautious outlook.
Pratt & Whitney faces ongoing challenges with its GTF engines, with a high number of grounded aircraft impacting performance. Although management is optimistic about improvements in the second half of the year, the slow recovery and potential decline in high-margin aftermarket work present risks. Meanwhile, Collins Aerospace is expected to see steady improvement with increased production from major aircraft manufacturers, supporting margin growth. Despite the positive outlook for Raytheon and Collins, the mixed performance across divisions and the challenges at Pratt & Whitney justify a Hold rating.
RTX’s price has also changed moderately for the past six months – from $115.110 to $146.400, which is a 27.18% increase.