Does RTX backlog include both commercial and defense?
Yes. The total combines the two, while RTX also reports their split. That distinction helps explain which demand cycle is driving growth.
Issuer definitionHistorical operating KPI
RTX Backlog History
- Latest reported
- $340B
- Period
- Q3 2026
- QoQ
- +17.6%
- YoY
- +35.5%
Quarterly history chart
RTX Total Backlog has 16 quarterly observations through Q3 2026. Bars show normalized relative relationships, not historical raw values. Complete values are available through the VizualStocks API.
Understanding Total Backlog
Why can backlog grow faster than revenue?
New commitments can enter faster than existing work is delivered. Delivery schedules and program mix determine how that backlog becomes future revenue.