RTX Board of Directors Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
RTX (NYSE: RTX) announced its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per share, a 7.4% increase versus the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 22, 2026. RTX has paid cash dividends every year since 1936.
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- Dividend increased by 7.4% to $0.73 per share
- Payable date set for June 11, 2026 with record date May 22, 2026
- Long dividend history—company has paid cash dividends every year since 1936
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- None.
News Market Reaction – RTX
In the May 1 session, RTX declined 1.18%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Management,dividends Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | -1.2% | Board declared a $0.68 per share quarterly cash dividend. |
| Oct 30 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | +0.6% | Board declared a $0.68 per share dividend with December payment date. |
| Jun 27 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | +0.9% | Board declared a $0.68 per share dividend with September payment date. |
| May 01 | Dividend increase | Positive | +2.2% | Announced 7.9% increase to $0.68 per share quarterly dividend. |
| Jan 31 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | +0.8% | Declared $0.63 per share quarterly dividend with March payment. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Dividend declarations and increases have typically coincided with modest positive price reactions, with 4 of the last 5 similar announcements closing higher the next day.
Over the past year, RTX has repeatedly highlighted its dividend track record, with quarterly payments of $0.63 and then $0.68 per share and a 7.9% increase announced on May 01, 2025. These management/dividend releases have usually produced small gains, though one 2026 declaration saw a -1.24% move. Today’s dividend increase fits this pattern of steady shareholder cash returns alongside regular board actions.
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RTX has paid cash dividends on its common stock every year since 1936.
About RTX
With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes statements related to dividends that constitute "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Past dividends provide no assurance as to future dividends. The timing, payment and amount of future dividends, if any, could vary significantly from past dividends due to a number of risks and uncertainties. These factors include those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time.
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