RTX Reports Record $271B Backlog and Outlines 2026 Investment Strategy
Chairman Chris Calio highlighted significant output gains and a record-breaking backlog during the company's virtual 2026 annual meeting of shareowners
RTX (NYSE:RTX) conducted its 2026 annual meeting of shareowners in a virtual format, with Chairman Chris Calio presiding over the session. Calio was supported by a broad group of senior executives, including Executive Vice President and General Counsel Raja Maharajh and Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary Ted Perreault. The presence of Chief Financial Officer Neil G. Mitchill, Jr., Chief Human Resources Officer Dantaya Williams, and Chief Communications Officer Pamela Erickson underscored the meeting's focus on the company's comprehensive operational and financial health across its various global departments and strategic business units.[1]
During the proceedings, Calio highlighted a record-breaking backlog of $271 billion, a milestone that reflects the company's strong market position and future revenue potential. In addition to this financial metric, the chairman touted significant gains in production output and detailed the company's strategic investment plans for the 2026 fiscal year. These initiatives are designed to bolster the company's infrastructure and capacity as it works to fulfill its extensive list of global contracts and maintain its competitive edge in the aerospace and defense industry while delivering consistent long-term value to its shareowners and global stakeholders.[1][2]
