Illinois Tool Works Inc. · NYSE (us_market)
Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery · United States
Illinois Tool Works Inc. provides industrial products and equipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment offers plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks, and other industrial uses. The Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment; kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems; and food equipment maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment produce and sells test and measurement; and electronic manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operations solutions. The Welding segment produces arc welding equipment, and metal arc welding consumables and related accessories. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment offers engineered fastening systems and solutions for the residential construction, renovation/remodel, and commercial construction markets. The Specialty Products segment provides beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. The company serves automotive OEM and aftermarket, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial, industrial capital goods, consumer durables, and other markets, as well as MRO markets. It distributes its products directly to industrial manufacturers, as well as through independent distributors. Illinois Tool Works Inc. was founded in 1912 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.
| Event Period | Drawdown | Buy Point (Bottom) | Sell Point (Peak) | ticker.setupCols.buyScore | ticker.setupCols.sellScore | Max Return | Algo Return |
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DROP2024-12-02$278.50 RISE2025-04-08$218.41 PEAK2025-07-03$258.50 213d | -21.6% 127d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +18.4% 86d | Missed |
DROP2023-07-31$263.32 RISE2023-10-23$222.45 PEAK2023-12-26$263.73 148d | -15.5% 84d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +18.6% 64d | Missed |
DROP2022-08-12$217.46 RISE2022-09-30$180.65 PEAK2022-11-25$228.97 105d | -16.9% 49d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +26.7% 56d | Missed |
DROP2022-03-29$218.57 RISE2022-07-14$175.97 PEAK2022-08-12$217.46 136d | -19.5% 107d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +23.6% 29d | Missed |
DROP2020-02-20$190.00 RISE2020-03-23$118.09 PEAK2020-06-05$182.87 106d | -37.8% 32d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +54.9% 74d | Missed |
Illinois Tool Works has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 0.8% while holding steady at $249.49. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.3% gain during that period.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is included among the Dividend Stock Portfolio For Retirement: Top 12 Stock Picks. On May 11, Evercore ISI lowered its price recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) to $272 from $296. It reiterated an Underperform rating on the shares. During the Q1 2026 earnings call, President, CEO & Director Christopher […]
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is included among the Dividend Stock Portfolio For Retirement: Top 12 Stock Picks. On May 11, Evercore ISI lowered its price recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) to $272 from $296. It reiterated an Underperform rating on the shares. During the Q1 2026 earnings call, President, CEO & Director Christopher […]
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As Illinois Tool Works has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
As Illinois Tool Works has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Recent concerns about weak organic revenue growth and slower earnings per share progress at Illinois Tool Works (ITW) have increased focus on how its strong free cash flow margin supports the current investment case. See our latest analysis for Illinois Tool Works. ITW’s share price has slipped about 8% over the past month and 14% over the past quarter, while a 5.1% 1 year total shareholder return points to more muted, yield supported momentum despite recent dividend affirmation and AGM...
Recent concerns about weak organic revenue growth and slower earnings per share progress at Illinois Tool Works (ITW) have increased focus on how its strong free cash flow margin supports the current investment case. See our latest analysis for Illinois Tool Works. ITW’s share price has slipped about 8% over the past month and 14% over the past quarter, while a 5.1% 1 year total shareholder return points to more muted, yield supported momentum despite recent dividend affirmation and AGM...
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On May 4, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O’Dea raised the firm’s price recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) to $255 from $245. It reiterated an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm said sentiment around short-cycle […]
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On May 4, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O’Dea raised the firm’s price recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) to $255 from $245. It reiterated an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm said sentiment around short-cycle […]
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A substantial insider activity was disclosed on May 12, as Phillipps, Board Member at ESAB (NYSE:ESAB), reported the exercise of a large sell of company stock options. What Happened: A notable Form 4 filing on Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that Phillipps, Board Member at ESAB, exercised stock options for 0 shares of ESAB, resulting in a transaction value of $0. The Wednesday morning market activity shows ESAB shares down by 3.32%, trading at $94.3. This implie
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| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITW | -3.21% | -15.07% | +0.40% | +0.90% |
| XLI | +0.10% | -3.23% | +11.61% | +21.22% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | -3.30% | -11.85% | -11.21% | -20.32% |
| Filed | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | STROBEL PAMELA B | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | −$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | Scanlon Jennifer F. | Director | A Grant / award | 846 | $254.76 | +$215.5K |
| 2026-05-12 | SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Director | A Grant / award | 917 | $254.76 | +$233.6K |
| 2026-05-12 | Brutto Daniel J | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | CROWN SUSAN | Director | A Grant / award | 833 | $254.76 | +$212.2K |
| 2026-05-12 | Ford Darrell L | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | GRIFFITH JAMES W | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | Grier Kelly J | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | Henderson Jay L | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | LENNY RICHARD H | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | IRICK JAIME A | Director | A Grant / award | 765 | $254.76 | +$194.9K |
| 2026-05-12 | SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Director | A Grant / award | 1,883 | $254.76 | +$479.7K |
| 2026-02-17 | Rauch Christopher P. | SVP, General Counsel & Secy. | A Grant / award(deriv) | 5,850 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | President & CEO | A Grant / award(deriv) | 74,320 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | President & CEO | M Option exercise(deriv) | 7,024 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | President & CEO | F Tax withholding | 2,610 | $298.51 | −$779.1K |
| 2026-02-17 | O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | President & CEO | M Option exercise | 7,024 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Silva Guilherme de Figueiredo | Executive Vice President | A Grant / award(deriv) | 8,538 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Silva Guilherme de Figueiredo | Executive Vice President | M Option exercise(deriv) | 598 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Silva Guilherme de Figueiredo | Executive Vice President | F Tax withholding | 193 | $298.51 | −$57.6K |
| 2026-02-17 | Silva Guilherme de Figueiredo | Executive Vice President | M Option exercise | 598 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Larsen Michael M | SVP & CFO | A Grant / award(deriv) | 27,830 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Larsen Michael M | SVP & CFO | M Option exercise(deriv) | 6,424 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Larsen Michael M | SVP & CFO | F Tax withholding | 2,348 | $298.51 | −$700.9K |
| 2026-02-17 | Larsen Michael M | SVP & CFO | M Option exercise | 6,424 | — | +$0 |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29upcoming | 2.79 | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.56 | 2.66 | +3.71% |
| 2026-02-03 | 2.69 | 2.72 | +1.24% |
| 2025-10-24 | 2.70 | 2.81 | +3.95% |
| 2025-07-30 | 2.57 | 2.58 | +0.52% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2.35 | 2.38 | +1.14% |
| 2025-02-05 | 2.49 | 2.54 | +1.86% |
| 2024-10-30 | 2.52 | 3.91 | +54.97% |
| 2024-07-30 | 2.47 | 2.54 | +2.68% |
| 2024-04-30 | 2.36 | 2.73 | +15.72% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2.42 | 2.38 | -1.61% |
| 2023-10-24 | 2.45 | 2.55 | +4.11% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2.40 | 2.48 | +3.28% |
| 2023-05-02 | 2.22 | 2.33 | +4.79% |
| 2023-02-02 | 2.57 | 2.95 | +14.68% |
| 2022-10-25 | 2.25 | 2.35 | +4.26% |