Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.63
RTX Corporation (RTX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
53.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
33 years
RTX Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
33 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
RTX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.63
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout42.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak33 years
3Y CAGR7.3%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return29.1%
5Y Total Return130.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,00510Y ago$34,46320Y ago$60,805
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RTX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
RTX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Get RTX's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RTX Corporation distributes 53.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RTX has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.3% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RTX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 130.1%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,463 today.
RTX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.06
Avg/Payment$0.6030
Latest Change+7.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.7300 | ↑ +7.4% | 1.56% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.6800 | — | 1.33% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 1.57% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 1.70% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.6800 | ↑ +7.9% | 1.94% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 2.04% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.6300 | — | 2.09% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.6300 | — | 2.07% | Sep 5, 2024 |
RTX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
53.1% payout
Streak
33Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTXRTX Corporation | $249.9B | 1.4% | 53.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
2nd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $117.8B | 2.6% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $74.1B | 1.7% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
 GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $94.7B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 34 | Sustainable |
 BAThe Boeing Company | $175.6B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HIIHuntington Ingalls I… | $11.2B | 1.9% | 35.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $55.1B | 1.6% | 56.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $75.0B | 12.5% | 4.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GEGE Aerospace | $373.7B | 0.4% | 16.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
RTX Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.41 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $2.67 | 7.7% | 4 | $4.96 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.48 | 6.9% | 4 | $3.55 | 69.9% | 1.43x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $2.32 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.23 | 104.0% | 0.96x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 7.7% | 4 | $3.50 | 61.7% | 1.62x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.56 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $1.89 | 2.0% | 4 | $-2.59 | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $1.85 | 3.7% | 4 | $6.41 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | 4.2% | 4 | $6.50 | 27.4% | 3.64x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $1.71 | 3.8% | 4 | $5.70 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 2.5% |
Consensus-Based Analysis Tools
Full Stock Analysis
Deep dive into RTX consensus models and risk factors.
View Analysis
Should I Buy RTX?
Wall Street verdict, signals, and target summaries.
See Verdict
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Check Valuation
Historical Returns
56+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Calculate
DCA Calculator
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Run Numbers
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Compare
RTX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RTX stock.
How much dividend does RTX pay per share?
RTX Corporation (RTX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RTX's next ex-dividend date?
RTX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RTX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RTX's dividend safe?
RTX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.1% and FCF payout ratio of +42.4%. With 33 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RTX a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, RTX Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 33 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RTX pay dividends?
RTX Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RTX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RTX five years ago would be worth approximately $23,005 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RTX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RTX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.