RTX CEO Backs Dividend After Trump Attacks on Weapons Makers (1)

RTX Corp.plans to continue paying dividends to investors after President Donald Trump attacked the company for sluggish weapons output and lavish shareholder returns.

The maker of Patriot missile-defense systems and other weapons widely used by the US military remains committed to its dividend, Chief Executive Officer Chris Calio said on the company’s earnings call Tuesday.

RTX CEO Chris Calio

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“We’re comfortable we can accommodate both that and the investment needs that come with delivering the current backlog and the potential future volumes on key programs,” Calio said.

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