In this article, we will be taking a look at the 13 Best Manufacturing Stocks to Buy Right Now. RTX Corporation is one of them. RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX), a leading aerospace and defense company, reported solid second-quarter 2025 results, driven by strength across its Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon defense segments. Sales rose 9% year-over-year to $21.6 billion, with adjusted earnings per share up 11% to $1.56. The company’s backlog climbed 15% to $236 billion, split between $144 billi ...