Illinois Tool Works Inc.

NYSE:ITW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$68.2b

Illinois Tool Works Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Illinois Tool Works is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 1.6% and 2.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 2.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 114.5% in 3 years.

Key information

1.6%

Earnings growth rate

2.8%

EPS growth rate

Machinery earnings growth8.2%
Revenue growth rate2.7%
Future return on equity114.5%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated13 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Nov 02
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

May 03
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Recent updates

A Look At The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Apr 09
A Look At The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Does Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Mar 17
Does Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

At US$258, Is It Time To Put Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) On Your Watch List?

Feb 11
At US$258, Is It Time To Put Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) On Your Watch List?

Illinois Tool Works: Good Balance Between Growth And Value

Feb 09

There's Reason For Concern Over Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Price

Jan 27
There's Reason For Concern Over Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Price

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns On Capital

Jan 13
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns On Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Dec 12
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Presents An Opportunity

Nov 29
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Presents An Opportunity

Illinois Tool Works: Customer-Back Innovation And Improving Macros To Drive Upside

Nov 27

Illinois Tool Works: Stagnant Growth May Hinder This Stock

Nov 11

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Nov 02
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 31
Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) P/E

Oct 16
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) P/E

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Oct 01
Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
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Elevating Growth And Profitability Amidst Operational Challenges

Sep 24 New product launches in segments like Food Equipment are expected to drive organic growth and positively impact revenue.

What Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Share Price Doing?

Sep 15
What Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Share Price Doing?

Illinois Tool Works: Maintaining Returns In A Transition Period

Sep 09

Estimating The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Aug 31
Estimating The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Illinois Tool Works: Expect Sequential Improvements In Q2, But Stock Still Looks Pricey

Jul 24

Illinois Tool Works: Valuation Suggests More Pain To Come

Jul 16

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Jul 12
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

Is Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) A Risky Investment?

Jun 21
Is Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) A Risky Investment?

Is It Time To Consider Buying Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)?

Jun 06
Is It Time To Consider Buying Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)?

We Like Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

May 21
We Like Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Illinois Tool Works: Attractively Valued With Good Growth Prospects

May 17

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

May 03
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Illinois Tool Works: Underwhelming Growth Prospects Clash With Strong Financials

Mar 26

Illinois Tool Works: Coasting Well, But Tighten Your Seat Belts

Jan 08

Illinois Tool Works Is A Fascinating Dividend King

Oct 29

Illinois Tool Works: Good Growth Prospects And A Reasonable Valuation

Sep 17

Illinois Tool Works: Quality Business Model, But Limited Upside Potential

Jul 12

Illinois Tools Works: Right Time To Have This High Margin Company In Your Portfolio

Jun 23

Illinois Tool Works: A Dividend King Near All-Time Highs

Jun 09

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:ITW - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202716,9083,4263,4833,89011
12/31/202616,2773,2373,2303,60516
12/31/202515,7193,0173,0003,55017
12/31/202415,8983,4882,8443,281N/A
9/30/202415,9493,4552,7563,206N/A
6/30/202416,0143,0672,8293,297N/A
3/31/202416,0613,0622,9633,400N/A
12/31/202316,1072,9573,0843,539N/A
9/30/202316,0953,1472,8313,311N/A
6/30/202316,0753,1022,5873,042N/A
3/31/202316,0123,0862,3022,753N/A
12/31/202215,9323,0341,9362,348N/A
9/30/202215,6402,7361,9762,311N/A
6/30/202215,1852,6481,9122,217N/A
3/31/202214,8502,6851,9692,271N/A
12/31/202114,4552,6942,2612,557N/A
9/30/202114,2512,7272,2712,556N/A
6/30/202114,0022,6702,3542,620N/A
3/31/202112,8902,2142,5582,802N/A
12/31/202012,5742,1092,5712,807N/A
9/30/202012,5682,1082,5582,808N/A
6/30/202012,7402,1862,7573,045N/A
3/31/202013,7852,4902,6842,993N/A
12/31/201914,1092,5212,6692,995N/A
9/30/201914,2202,4872,7043,030N/A
6/30/201914,3542,4652,6172,954N/A
3/31/201914,5762,5082,5422,889N/A
12/31/201814,7682,5632,4472,811N/A
9/30/201814,8171,880N/A2,697N/A
6/30/201814,8191,882N/A2,633N/A
3/31/201814,5871,803N/A2,477N/A
12/31/201714,3141,687N/A2,402N/A
9/30/201714,0842,270N/A2,371N/A
6/30/201713,9642,165N/A2,215N/A
3/31/201713,7962,103N/A2,286N/A
12/31/201613,5992,035N/A2,302N/A
9/30/201613,4751,978N/A2,341N/A
6/30/201613,3341,954N/A2,423N/A
3/31/201613,3371,909N/A2,336N/A
12/31/201513,4051,899N/A2,299N/A
9/30/201513,6341,910N/A2,054N/A
6/30/201513,9721,906N/A1,619N/A
3/31/201514,2571,920N/A1,744N/A
12/31/201414,4841,890N/A1,616N/A
9/30/201414,5341,836N/A1,866N/A
6/30/201414,4101,735N/A2,406N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ITW's forecast earnings growth (1.6% per year) is below the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: ITW's earnings (1.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.5% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ITW's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ITW's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ITW's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ITW's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (114.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/14 09:35
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/11 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
Richard RadbourneAtlantic Equities LLP
Mircea DobreBaird