RTX stock sinks as payment of $500 million US tariffs triggers selling

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RTX drops 3.69% today to $188.58

Highlights

RTX exceeded Q1 2026 expectations with non-GAAP EPS of $1.78 and revenue of $22.1 billion, raising its annual forecast to $92.5–$94.5 billion.
Robust aftermarket sales and missile system demand drove increased 2026 profit and revenue guidance alongside a $213 million contract award.
Despite strong fundamentals, RTX trades under short- and mid-term moving averages amid persistent seller pressure, with price expected to range $182.50–$195.00 over five days.

Raised forecasts and contract wins as aftermarket demand lifts outlook

RTX reported strong first quarter 2026 earnings, with non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.78 and revenue of $22.1 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. The company raised its revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year, projecting $92.5 billion to $94.5 billion. RTX also announced a $213 million contract award and raised its 2026 profit and revenue guidance, citing robust aftermarket sales and increased demand for missile systems. Management disclosed payment of $500 million in tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and may seek refunds, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bearish momentum amid oversold signals and limited trend strength

Technically, RTX is trading below the SMA-20 at $196.63 and SMA-50 at $200.39, but is still holding above the SMA-200 at $177.39. The Ichimoku Kijun level on the daily chart stands at $197.24, providing immediate resistance. Bearish momentum is reflected in the daily MACD (Sell), while a low ADX of 16.88 indicates weak trend strength. Short-term indicators such as RSI (44.84), Stoch RSI (16.24), and BBP (0.13) show oversold conditions and seller dominance, with the Awesome Oscillator confirming the current downtrend.

Sideways bias as volatility defines likely trading range

For the next five trading days, the expected price range is $182.50 to $195.00, representing a typical volatility band relative to current levels. Sideways movement within this range is the base case scenario. A move above resistance at $197.24 would open a bullish scenario, while a decline below $182.50 increases the odds of a test of the longer-term SMA-200 support.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, sees strong fundamentals supporting RTX despite current technical weakness and recent share price pressure. He believes solid earnings, upbeat revenue guidance, and robust demand for defense products are likely to restore investor confidence. The analyst notes that a sustained move above resistance at $197.24 would further support the positive case. Karapetjanc remains constructive on the stock’s prospects in the near term. "The fundamentals are sound and, once the selling pressure eases, RTX is well positioned for a rebound within the expected range."

Earlier, analysts noted that while RTX exhibited underlying long-term strength, mounting short- and medium-term selling pressures warranted close monitoring of key support areas. The latest earnings-driven rebound in forecasts adds fresh optimism, but given persistent technical weakness, a decisive move above the $197.24 resistance would be required to shift the current bearish bias.

Source of Data: RTX Price Analysis by TU

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