RTX delivers 10% sales growth and strong segment operating profit growth; Q1 book-to-bill of 1.25 with an RTX record backlog of $180B

ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) reported first quarter 2023 results.

First quarter 2023

• Sales of $17.2 billion, up 10 percent versus prior year including 10 percent organic growth
• GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.97, up 31 percent versus prior year, which included $0.25 of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges
• Adjusted EPS of $1.22, up 6 percent versus prior year
• Operating cash outflow from continuing operations of $863 million; Free cash outflow of $1,383 million
• Company backlog of $180 billion; including $71 billion of defense and $109 billion of commercial
• Achieved approximately $50 million of incremental RTX gross cost synergies
• Repurchased $562 million of RTX shares

Reaffirms outlook for full year 2023

• Sales of $72.0 - $73.0 billion
• Adjusted EPS of $4.90 - $5.05
• Free cash flow of approximately $4.8 billion
• Share repurchase of $3.0 billion of RTX shares

"Our year is off to a strong start, including solid top- and bottom-line performance. Continued global airline travel and defense systems demand point to sustained top line growth, as evidenced by $21 billion in new orders and a record backlog of $180 billion across our industry-leading portfolio," said Raytheon Technologies Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes.

"Our previously announced business realignment, which is on track for July, will unlock additional value as we more fully integrate our teams and capabilities to drive improved customer solutions and operational performance."

First quarter 2023

Raytheon Technologies reported first quarter sales of $17.2 billion, up 10 percent over the prior year. GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.97 was up 31 percent versus the prior year and included $0.25 of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EPS of $1.22 was up 6 percent versus the prior year.

The company recorded net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners in the first quarter of $1.4 billion, up 29 percent versus the prior year which included $367 million of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted net income was $1.8 billion, up 4 percent versus prior year. Operating cash flow from continuing operations was an outflow in the first quarter of $863 million. Capital expenditures were $520 million, resulting in free cash outflow of $1,383 million.

 

Backlog and Bookings
Backlog at the end of the first quarter was $180 billion, of which $109 billion was from commercial aerospace and $71 billion was from defense.

Notable defense bookings during the quarter included:

• $1.9 billion of classified bookings at Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS)
• $1.2 billion for Patriot Air Defense System for Switzerland at Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD)
• $827 million of classified bookings at RMD
• $650 million for Next Generation Jammer production for the U.S. Navy and Australia at RIS
• $619 million for SPY-6 production and sustainment for the U.S. Navy at RMD
• $320 million for StormBreaker production for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force at RMD
• $308 million for F119 sustainment at Pratt & Whitney
• $275 million for missile tracking satellite constellation for the Space Development Agency at RIS
• $266 million for airborne radar production for an international customer at RIS
• $234 million for Naval Strike Missile production for the U.S. Navy at RMD
• $224 million for F117 sustainment at Pratt & Whitney
• $217 million for Tanker lots 8 & 9 at Pratt & Whitney
• $213 million for F135 sustainment at Pratt & Whitney
• $212 million for Excalibur production for the U.S. Army and international customers at RMD

Segment Results
The company's reportable segments are Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS), and Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD).

 

Collins Aerospace had first quarter 2023 sales of $5,581 million, up 16 percent versus the prior year. The increase in sales was driven by a 24 percent increase in commercial aftermarket, a 12 percent increase in commercial OE, and a 9 percent increase in military. The increase in commercial sales was driven primarily by the continued recovery of air traffic which resulted in higher flight hours and higher OE production rates.

Collins Aerospace recorded operating profit of $794 million, up 80 percent versus the prior year. Q1 2022 operating profit included the impact of impairment charges and reserve adjustments of $141 million related to the Russia sanctions. Adjusted operating profit of $800 million in the first quarter of 2023 was up 37 percent versus the prior year. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by higher commercial aftermarket volume, as well as favorable mix, which more than offset higher production costs and SG&A expense.

 

Pratt & Whitney had first quarter 2023 sales of $5,230 million, up 15 percent versus the prior year. The increase in sales was driven by a 27 percent increase in commercial OE, a 14 percent increase in commercial aftermarket and a 13 percent increase in military sales. The increase in commercial sales was primarily due to the continued commercial aftermarket recovery and higher commercial OE volume across both Large Commercial Engines and Pratt & Whitney Canada. The increase in military sales was driven by the Q2 2022 F135 production contract award and higher F135 sustainment volume.

Pratt & Whitney recorded operating profit of $415 million, up 175 percent versus the prior year. Q1 2022 operating profit included the impact of impairment charges and reserve adjustments of $155 million related to the Russia sanctions. Pratt & Whitney recorded adjusted operating profit of $434 million in the first quarter of 2023, up 41 percent versus the prior year. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by drop through on higher commercial aftermarket sales, a favorable contract matter and higher military sales. This was partially offset by higher commercial OE volume.

 

RIS had first quarter 2023 sales of $3,565 million, flat versus the prior year driven by lower Command, Control and Communications programs, mostly offset by higher Cyber and Services programs.

RIS recorded operating profit of $324 million, down 14 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in operating profit was driven by lower net program efficiencies, which was spread across numerous programs, with no individual or significant driver. On an adjusted basis, operating profit was down 13 percent versus the prior year.

 

RMD had first quarter 2023 sales of $3,671 million, up 4 percent versus prior year. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher sales in Advanced Technology and Air Power programs.

RMD recorded operating profit of $328 million, down 15 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in operating profit was driven by lower net program efficiencies and higher development program mix, partially offset by higher volume. Lower net program efficiencies included the unfavorable impact of a significant contract option exercised in the quarter. RMD recorded adjusted operating profit of $335 million, down 13 percent versus the prior year.

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. Our global team of 182,000 employees pushes the limits of known science and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. The company, with 2022 sales of $67 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Conference Call on the First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Raytheon Technologies' financial results conference call will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live on the company's website at www.rtx.com and will be available for replay following the call. The corresponding presentation slides will be available for downloading prior to the call.

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