RTX Corp's stock surged 5.09% in pre-market trading on Thursday, as investors reacted to the company's upcoming quarterly earnings report.
The aerospace and defense company is scheduled to report its second-quarter financial results before the market opens. Analysts forecast RTX's earnings per share (EPS) to be $1.36, an improvement from $1.22 in the same period last year. The adjusted EPS is forecast at $1.66.
The significant pre-market gain reflects positive market sentiment and anticipation surrounding the company's financial performance, with traders positioning ahead of the official earnings release.