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26 Jul 2026, 16:16 UTC · 1h ago
RTX and Lockheed Earnings: Can Strong Guidance Reset the Defense Trade?
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26 Jul 2026, 16:16 UTC · 1h ago
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If the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is not signed by October 1, no multiyear defense procurement contracts can be distributed. — These contracts are the backbone of RTX and LMT backlogs; failure to enact the NDAA would halt the primary revenue engine for these companies.
-0.90RTX and Lockheed Martin both beat Q2 EPS and revenue estimates and reported record-high backlogs. — Strong fundamentals and growth in orders signal high demand and operational strength for the defense sector.
+0.60RTX raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $7.10 to $7.25. — Positive guidance revisions typically lead to immediate upward price adjustments and improved investor sentiment.
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Lockheed Martin's backlog grew to $230 billion, with $65 billion in new orders booked in Q2. — A massive increase in new orders provides long-term revenue visibility and supports a bullish valuation.
+0.40Over 58% of RTX's total backlog is exposed to commodity risk via its commercial aerospace divisions. — High exposure to fuel prices and airline capacity creates a volatility headwind that offsets some of the defense-driven gains.
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Reported strong Q2 results with record backlogs and significant year-over-year earnings growth, coupled with a bullish technical reversal.
The company reported a significant Q2 earnings beat, raised full-year guidance, and reached a record backlog.
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