raytheonQ1 Earnings Release

Raytheon reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2006. Key highlights included earnings per share increasing 49% to $0.64, record backlog of $34.7 billion, and increased full-year guidance for EPS and operating cash flow. Segment results were positive across all business units. For the full year, Raytheon increased EPS guidance to $2.55-$2.65 and operating cash flow guidance to $1.9-$2.1 billion.