07:25 AM EDT, 10/22/2024 (MT Newswires) -- RTX (RTX) reported Q3 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $1.45 per diluted share, up from $1.25 a year earlier.

Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $1.34.

Net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $20.09 billion, up from $13.46 billion a year earlier.

Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $19.82 billion.

The defense conglomerate said it now expects 2024 adjusted earnings of $5.50 to $5.58 per share, compared with its prior guidance of between $5.35 and $5.45. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expect $5.46.

Shares of RTX were up nearly 1% in recent Tuesday premarket activity.

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