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RTX Corporation's backlog surged 22% to reach $289 billion. — A massive increase in backlog provides long-term revenue visibility and signals sustained high demand for defense products.
+0.80Q2 adjusted EPS grew by 21%, exceeding market expectations. — Strong bottom-line growth exceeding expectations typically triggers immediate positive price action.
+0.60Q2 sales grew by 14% overall and 16% on an organic basis. — Robust top-line growth demonstrates strong market penetration and demand across business segments.
+0.50Free cash flow improved to $2.88 billion despite existing capacity constraints. — Improved cash flow suggests strong operational efficiency and the ability to fund dividends or buybacks.
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Robust defense demand, a significant backlog surge, and Q2 results that exceeded expectations.
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