Illinois Tool Works Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Illinois Tool Works' CEO is Chris O’Herlihy, appointed in Jan 2024, has a tenure of 1.25 years. total yearly compensation is $10.93M, comprised of 11.9% salary and 88.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.019% of the company’s shares, worth $13.25M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 11.5 years respectively.
Key information
Chris O’Herlihy
Chief executive officer
US$10.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.9% |
| CEO tenure | 1.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
A Look At The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Apr 09
Does Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Mar 17These 4 Measures Indicate That Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Mar 04At US$258, Is It Time To Put Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) On Your Watch List?
Feb 11Illinois Tool Works: Good Balance Between Growth And Value
Feb 09There's Reason For Concern Over Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Price
Jan 27Investors Should Be Encouraged By Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns On Capital
Jan 13A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Dec 12If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Presents An Opportunity
Nov 29Illinois Tool Works: Customer-Back Innovation And Improving Macros To Drive Upside
Nov 27Illinois Tool Works: Stagnant Growth May Hinder This Stock
Nov 11Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Nov 02Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Oct 31Some Confidence Is Lacking In Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) P/E
Oct 16Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
Oct 01
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 15Illinois Tool Works: Maintaining Returns In A Transition Period
Sep 09Estimating The Fair Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Aug 31Illinois Tool Works: Expect Sequential Improvements In Q2, But Stock Still Looks Pricey
Jul 24Illinois Tool Works: Valuation Suggests More Pain To Come
Jul 16Earnings Not Telling The Story For Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Jul 12Is Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) A Risky Investment?
Jun 21Is It Time To Consider Buying Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)?
Jun 06We Like Illinois Tool Works' (NYSE:ITW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending
May 21Illinois Tool Works: Attractively Valued With Good Growth Prospects
May 17Illinois Tool Works Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
May 03Illinois Tool Works: Underwhelming Growth Prospects Clash With Strong Financials
Mar 26Illinois Tool Works: Coasting Well, But Tighten Your Seat Belts
Jan 08Illinois Tool Works Is A Fascinating Dividend King
Oct 29Illinois Tool Works: Good Growth Prospects And A Reasonable Valuation
Sep 17Illinois Tool Works: Quality Business Model, But Limited Upside Potential
Jul 12Illinois Tools Works: Right Time To Have This High Margin Company In Your Portfolio
Jun 23Illinois Tool Works: A Dividend King Near All-Time Highs
Jun 09CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2024 | US$11m | US$1m | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$920k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$7m | US$885k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$854k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$5m | US$821k | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$786k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$5m | US$747k | US$3b |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD10.93M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.30M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Chris O’Herlihy (60 yo)
1.3yrs
Tenure
US$10,932,645
Compensation
Mr. Christopher A. O'Herlihy, also known as Chris, had been the Vice Chairman of Illinois Tool Works Inc. since 2015 until January 01, 2024 and serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer and Board...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.3yrs | US$10.93m | 0.019% $ 13.2m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 11.6yrs | US$5.98m | 0.017% $ 11.7m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 10.5yrs | US$2.88m | 0.0097% $ 6.6m | |
| Executive Vice President of Specialty Products | 5.3yrs | US$2.69m | 0.0027% $ 1.9m | |
| Executive Vice President of Food Equipment | 5.3yrs | US$2.59m | 0.0014% $ 961.0k | |
| VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 15.7yrs | no data | 0.0035% $ 2.4m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Welding | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.0024% $ 1.7m | |
| Executive Vice President of Construction Products | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.00091% $ 620.2k | |
| Executive Vice President of Test | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.00090% $ 613.4k | |
| Executive Vice President | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.00073% $ 497.5k | |
| Executive Vice President of Polymers & Fluids | less than a year | no data | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ITW's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.3yrs | US$10.93m | 0.019% $ 13.2m | |
| Independent Director | 17.2yrs | US$361.30k | 0.0027% $ 1.8m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 10.7yrs | US$404.94k | 0.0015% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 13.1yrs | US$330.95k | 0.0026% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 31.3yrs | US$344.89k | 0.016% $ 10.6m | |
| Independent Director | 15.3yrs | US$354.89k | 0.13% $ 91.4m | |
| Independent Director | 13.2yrs | US$339.89k | 0.0057% $ 3.9m | |
| Non-Executive Chairman | 12.4yrs | US$4.85m | 0.088% $ 59.9m | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$324.89k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 2.6yrs | US$338.69k | 0.00061% $ 415.7k | |
| Independent Director | 8.7yrs | US$349.89k | 0.0077% $ 5.3m | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$327.97k | 0.00026% $ 177.2k |
11.5yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ITW's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/04/14 09:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Richard Radbourne | Atlantic Equities LLP |
| Mircea Dobre | Baird |