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RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), a leading aerospace and defense conglomerate, reported higher sales and adjusted earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Earnings also beat Wall Street’s forecasts. First-quarter sales increased 9% year-over-year to $22.1 billion on a reported basis, and grew 10% organically. The strong top-line growth translated into a 21% increase in

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results today. Total revenue was $5.4 billion, flat compared to the first quarter of 2025. Net income was $461 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to $204 million, or $0.24 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS was $0.55. During the first quarter, Halliburton repurchased approx.

3M (NYSE: MMM) reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results today. Sales were $6 billion, up 1.3% year-on-year. Organic sales were down 1.4%. GAAP EPS of $1.23 was down 40% while adjusted EPS of $2.14 was up 14% year-on-year. For full-year 2026, the company expects adjusted total sales growth of around 4%, reflecting adjusted organic

Aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Total revenues increased 25% during the quarter. Adjusted earnings, excluding special items, climbed 25% year-over-year to $1.86 per share in the first quarter, exceeding expectations. Continuing earnings per share were $1.83, unchanged from last year.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results today. Revenues were $111.7 billion compared to $109.6 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders were $6.28 billion, or $6.90 per share, compared to $6.29 billion, or $6.85 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS was $7.23. The company