How does RTX (RTX) make money?

RTX (RTX) primarily makes money through Pratt and Whitney, which accounts for 36.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, RTX generated $90.37B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 8%.

What is RTX (RTX) gross profit margin?

RTX (RTX) reported a gross profit margin of 20.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $18.27B in gross profit. This means RTX retains 20.2% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is RTX (RTX) operating profit margin?

RTX (RTX) reported an operating profit margin of 10.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $9.41B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is RTX (RTX) net profit margin?

RTX (RTX) reported a net profit margin of 8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $7.26B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does RTX (RTX) invest in R&D?

RTX (RTX) invested $2.80B in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (3.1% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does RTX (RTX) spend on capital expenditures?

RTX (RTX) spent $2.76B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (3.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is RTX (RTX) free cash flow?

RTX (RTX) generated $8.36B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (9.2% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is RTX (RTX) effective tax rate?

RTX (RTX) had an effective tax rate of 18.2% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How RTX (RTX) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

RTX (RTX) generated $90.37B in revenue, earning $7.26B in net profit (8% margin). Its largest revenue source is Pratt and Whitney (36.3% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

RTX (RTX) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 21, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does RTX (RTX) make money?: RTX (RTX) primarily makes money through Pratt and Whitney, which accounts for 36.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, RTX generated $90.37B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 8%.
What is RTX (RTX) gross profit margin?: RTX (RTX) reported a gross profit margin of 20.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $18.27B in gross profit. This means RTX retains 20.2% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is RTX (RTX) operating profit margin?: RTX (RTX) reported an operating profit margin of 10.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $9.41B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is RTX (RTX) net profit margin?: RTX (RTX) reported a net profit margin of 8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $7.26B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does RTX (RTX) invest in R&D?: RTX (RTX) invested $2.80B in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (3.1% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does RTX (RTX) spend on capital expenditures?: RTX (RTX) spent $2.76B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (3.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is RTX (RTX) free cash flow?: RTX (RTX) generated $8.36B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (9.2% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is RTX (RTX) effective tax rate?: RTX (RTX) had an effective tax rate of 18.2% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.