Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Overview
Provides industrial products and equipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$250.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$303.16 |
| 52 Week Low | US$238.82 |
| Beta | 1.05 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.04% |
| 3 Month Change | -14.65% |
| 1 Year Change | 2.50% |
| 3 Year Change | 12.97% |
| 5 Year Change | 9.02% |
| Change since IPO | 26,648.83% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 03
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that Illinois Tool Works Inc. ( NYSE:ITW ) filed its first-quarter result this time...Seeking Alpha • May 01
Illinois Tool Works: Tricky In 2026, I Say 'Hold'
Summary Illinois Tool Works remains fundamentally strong but is significantly overvalued relative to its growth and operational performance. Despite robust margins, A+ credit, and a safe dividend, ITW's reliance on buybacks and modest organic growth do not justify its premium multiple. Current capital allocation, particularly aggressive buybacks at high valuations, has limited long-term shareholder returns and left ITW with elevated net debt. I assign ITW a 'Hold' rating with a $152/share price target, citing insufficient risk-adjusted upside and unattractive yield compared to alternatives. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 27
ITW: AI Hardware Risk And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Balanced View
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Illinois Tool Works by a mid double digit amount in dollar terms, citing slightly higher required returns, modestly lower profit margin assumptions and reassessment of risks to high margin hardware from potential AI driven disruption, even as Street research in recent weeks has featured both target cuts and target increases across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Illinois Tool Works shows a split tape, with some firms trimming targets and others lifting them, as investors weigh AI related risks to high margin hardware against execution on existing businesses and valuation reset.Narrative Update • Apr 12
ITW: AI Hardware Risk And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts trimmed the Illinois Tool Works price target by about $5 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower fair value estimate of $275.88, and updated views on long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E in light of recent mixed research that includes both target cuts and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Illinois Tool Works includes a mix of target cuts and raises, along with one short term bearish call.Narrative Update • Mar 27
ITW: AI Hardware Uncertainty And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price targets on Illinois Tool Works by a range of $5 to $35, citing updated views on the company’s high margin hardware exposure and the potential impact of AI driven automation on Illinois Tool Works and its peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Illinois Tool Works reflects both increased optimism around high margin hardware exposure and a growing focus on how AI driven automation could reshape returns in that segment.Narrative Update • Mar 13
ITW: AI Hardware Risk And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Illinois Tool Works to $280.88 from $278.63 as they recalibrated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E in light of a broad wave of recent price target increases, alongside fresh debate about AI risk to high margin hardware suppliers. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Illinois Tool Works reflects a mix of optimism on valuation and execution, alongside fresh concern about AI driven disruption in high margin industrial hardware and the near term earnings setup.Narrative Update • Feb 27
ITW: 2026 Guidance And Earnings Delivery Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Illinois Tool Works has increased by $2.69, reflecting modest updates to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E based on recent price target revisions from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Illinois Tool Works show a cluster of higher price targets from multiple firms, alongside at least one short term cautious call.Narrative Update • Feb 13
ITW: Balanced 2026 Guidance And Mixed Short Term Earnings Risk Will Matter
Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Illinois Tool Works by about $13 to $275.94. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent price target increases across the Street.Narrative Update • Jan 30
ITW: Cautious Earnings Setup And Prudent 2026 Guidance Will Shape Near-Term Risk
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Illinois Tool Works to about $263 per share from roughly $261, reflecting modest adjustments to the discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions while balancing cautious short term views with slightly higher long term expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of cautious and supportive views around Illinois Tool Works, especially as the market looks ahead to upcoming earnings and initial 2026 guidance.Narrative Update • Jan 16
ITW: Enterprise Margin Gains And Cautious Guidance Will Shape Near-Term Earnings Risk
Narrative Update Analysts have made only a marginal adjustment to the implied price target for Illinois Tool Works, from about US$261 to roughly US$261, as slightly softer revenue growth assumptions and a higher discount rate are balanced by modestly better margin expectations and a mix of cautious views on near term earnings risks and guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Illinois Tool Works reflects a mix of cautious and balanced views, with differing opinions on near term earnings risk, guidance setup, and margin execution.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Weigh Mixed Outlook as Illinois Tool Works Updates Guidance and Dividend
Illinois Tool Works’ analyst price target has increased modestly from $261.00 to $265.00. Analysts cite upward earnings estimate revisions and expectations for continued multiple expansion across the machinery sector.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Customer Backed Innovation And China EV Focus Will Create Resilience
Analysts have raised their price target for Illinois Tool Works to approximately $261 from about $259. They cite stronger sector earnings estimates and expectations for continued multiple expansion following recent model adjustments.Analysis Article • Sep 21
Here's Why We Think Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.61
Illinois Tool Works Inc. ( NYSE:ITW ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 10th of...Analysis Article • Jul 22
We Think Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Analysis Article • Jun 22
Does Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Seeking Alpha • Apr 22
Illinois Tool Works Q1 Preview: No Growth For 2025, Which Could Get Worse
Summary Illinois Tool Works Inc. is expected to report Q1 '25 earnings with no growth in sales, but profitability remains strong. Key focus areas include operational improvements, margin expansion, and the impact of tariffs on the company's performance. Analysts will likely question management on growth drivers, margin strategies, and potential updates to 2025 guidance amid economic uncertainty. Due to high uncertainty and potential tariff impacts, I recommend staying on the ITW sidelines for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 09
Illinois Tool Works: Good Balance Between Growth And Value
Summary Illinois Tool Works offers a strong balance of growth and value, with high profit margins, recurring revenue, and shareholder-friendly policies like dividends and buybacks. Despite slight revenue declines, ITW has improved operating margins and increased EPS, showcasing resilience and efficiency in a volatile sector. ITW's predictable revenue streams and lower P/E ratio make it an attractive investment compared to peers like Parker-Hannifin, Ingersoll Rand, and Stanley Black & Decker. Long-term investors will appreciate ITW's 4.4% total shareholder yield, combining dividends and share buybacks, making it a solid choice in the industrials sector. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 27
Illinois Tool Works: Customer-Back Innovation And Improving Macros To Drive Upside
Summary Illinois Tool Works Inc. has strong growth prospects driven by Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) and efficient R&D, which is helping it gain share and enhancing pricing power. The company’s margin outlook is positive, benefiting from operating leverage, cost reduction strategies, and a better margin mix due to divestitures. ITW is trading at a slight discount to its historical average P/E, offering a reasonable upside with a potential total return of ~11-12%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 11
Illinois Tool Works: Stagnant Growth May Hinder This Stock
Summary Illinois Tool Works has a long history of providing investors with healthy returns. The company has respectable financial metrics including a growing revenue per share figure, a stable gross profit margin and a growing return on invested capital. Dividend growth has slowed recently but is still high enough to outpace inflation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Elevating Growth And Profitability Amidst Operational Challenges
New product launches in segments like Food Equipment are expected to drive organic growth and positively impact revenue.Seeking Alpha • Sep 09
Illinois Tool Works: Maintaining Returns In A Transition Period
Summary Illinois Tool Works plans to complete $1.5B in share repurchases in 2024. The number of outstanding shares decreased by 51% since 2004. The current quarterly payout is $1.50 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.46%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 24
Illinois Tool Works: Expect Sequential Improvements In Q2, But Stock Still Looks Pricey
Summary Illinois Tool Works will publish its Q2 results on July 30 before market hours. We touch upon the key themes that could dominate the earnings event. Despite the correction this year, the stock still looks expensive from a valuation perspective, and may not appeal to rotational specialists who focus on the dividend aristocrat universe. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 16
Illinois Tool Works: Valuation Suggests More Pain To Come
Summary ITW is a globally diversified manufacturer with stable cash flows and high returns on capital. ITW's strategic approach has delivered high margins and capital discipline but little revenue growth. ITW has historically improved profitability and returns on capital, but current stock price may be overvalued. Upcoming Q2 earnings announcement could be a catalyst for further stock price declines unless revenue growth can be found. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 17
Illinois Tool Works: Attractively Valued With Good Growth Prospects
Summary Illinois Tool Works Inc. is expected to benefit from easier year-over-year comparisons and stable demand, leading to revenue growth. The company's focus on customer-driven innovation and new product launches should help it gain market share and increase revenues. Operating margin is expected to improve as organic growth recovers and the company continues its enterprise initiatives, supporting margin growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| ITW | US Machinery | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.3% | -2.6% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 2.5% | 40.4% | 26.7% |
Return vs Industry: ITW underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 34.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ITW underperformed the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ITW volatility | |
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| ITW Average Weekly Movement | 3.1% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ITW has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ITW's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 43,000 | Chris O’Herlihy | www.itw.com |
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.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ITW fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$71.17b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$3.13b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$16.22b |
23.0x
P/E Ratio4.4x
P/S RatioIs ITW overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ITW income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$16.22b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$9.06b |
| Gross Profit | US$7.16b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.02b |
| Earnings | US$3.13b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 10.89 |
| Gross Margin | 44.12% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.32% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 283.2% |
How did ITW perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield59%
Payout RatioDoes ITW pay a reliable dividends?
See ITW dividend history and benchmarks| Illinois Tool Works dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 10 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 39 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 49 days |
Does ITW pay a reliable dividends?
See ITW dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 14:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Mircea Dobre | Baird |
| Andrew Kaplowitz | Barclays |