What did Trump say about Raytheon and buybacks?

He threatened to curb Raytheon’s US government contracts and push a sector-wide halt to dividends and buybacks until output improves, plus a $5m executive pay cap. That raises uncertainty around awards and capital returns, keeping short-term volatility elevated while investors wait for formal policy.

How did RTX trade today and what levels matter?

RTX rose 1.37% to $188.26, with a day range of $186.43 to $190.50. Key reference levels include the Bollinger upper near $191.48, the 50-day average around $177.65, and the year high at $196.70. ATR at 4.18 signals wider swings.

Is Raytheon’s dividend at risk under a stock buyback ban?

A buyback ban targets repurchases, not dividends, but policymakers also flagged dividends broadly. Raytheon’s dividend yield is about 1.43% with a payout ratio near 52.5%. Any rule that limits payouts could slow total cash returns, shifting focus to reinvestment and free cash flow.

What should UK investors watch next?

Two things: the 27 January earnings call for backlog, delivery timing, and cash flow, and any formal guidance on buybacks, dividends, or executive pay. Also watch moves across defense stocks in London as cross-reads can be strong when US policy headlines hit the sector.

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RTX Stock Today: January 9 — Trump Threatens Raytheon Contracts

ByDanny Kontos January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Raytheon sits at the centre of today’s policy shock. Former President Trump warned of curbing Raytheon’s US contracts and a sector-wide stock buyback ban with a $5m executive pay cap until output improves. Shares of RTX rose 1.37% to $188.26, trading between $186.43 and $190.50, as traders weighed contract risk against talk of higher future defence spending. For UK investors, the focus is on cash returns, backlog quality, and how fast management can de-risk policy exposure.