Illinois Tool Works Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Illinois Tool Works has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.7%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 15.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.8% per year. Illinois Tool Works's return on equity is 101.9%, and it has net margins of 21.7%.
Key information
7.7%
Earnings growth rate
9.4%
EPS growth rate
| Machinery Industry Growth | 8.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.8% |
| Return on equity | 101.9% |
| Net Margin | 21.7% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Dec 12
If 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 01What 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 03Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)
Apr 08Illinois Tool Works: Underwhelming Growth Prospects Clash With Strong Financials
Mar 26At US$260, Is It Time To Put Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) On Your Watch List?
Mar 04Does Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 17Illinois Tool Works: Coasting Well, But Tighten Your Seat Belts
Jan 08There's Reason For Concern Over Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (NYSE:ITW) Price
Jan 08Should You Be Adding Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) To Your Watchlist Today?
Dec 25Illinois 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 09Illinois Tool Works Inc. declares $1.31 dividend
Feb 10Illinois Tool Works Non-GAAP EPS of $2.34 misses by $0.19, revenue of $3.97B beats by $70M, initiates FY earning outlook above consensus
Feb 02Illinois Tool Works: A Dividend King To Buy At The Right Price
Jan 27Illinois Tool Works: A Dividend King Worth Buying
Jan 20Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Illinois Tool Works makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 15,949 | 3,455 | 2,646 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 16,014 | 3,067 | 2,603 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 16,061 | 3,062 | 2,606 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 16,107 | 2,957 | 2,605 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 16,095 | 3,147 | 2,588 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 16,075 | 3,102 | 2,597 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 16,012 | 3,086 | 2,564 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 15,932 | 3,034 | 2,538 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 15,640 | 2,736 | 2,520 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 15,185 | 2,648 | 2,480 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14,850 | 2,685 | 2,414 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 14,455 | 2,694 | 2,333 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 14,251 | 2,727 | 2,270 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 14,002 | 2,670 | 2,252 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 12,890 | 2,214 | 2,153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 12,574 | 2,109 | 2,150 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 12,568 | 2,108 | 2,176 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 12,740 | 2,186 | 2,180 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 13,785 | 2,490 | 2,289 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 14,109 | 2,521 | 2,337 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 14,220 | 2,487 | 2,331 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 14,354 | 2,465 | 2,346 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 14,576 | 2,508 | 2,369 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 14,768 | 2,563 | 2,371 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 14,817 | 1,880 | 2,403 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 14,819 | 1,882 | 2,414 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 14,587 | 1,803 | 2,404 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 14,314 | 1,687 | 2,403 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 14,084 | 2,270 | 2,395 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 13,964 | 2,165 | 2,412 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 13,796 | 2,103 | 2,424 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 13,599 | 2,035 | 2,403 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 13,475 | 1,978 | 2,416 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 13,334 | 1,954 | 2,393 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 13,337 | 1,909 | 2,398 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 13,405 | 1,899 | 2,417 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 13,634 | 1,910 | 2,463 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 13,972 | 1,906 | 2,557 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 14,257 | 1,920 | 2,612 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 14,484 | 1,890 | 2,678 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 14,534 | 1,836 | 2,723 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 14,410 | 1,735 | 2,724 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 14,284 | 1,657 | 2,794 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 14,135 | 1,630 | 2,815 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ITW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ITW's current net profit margins (21.7%) are higher than last year (19.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ITW's earnings have grown by 7.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ITW's earnings growth over the past year (9.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (7.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ITW earnings growth over the past year (9.8%) did not outperform the Machinery industry 14.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst ITW's Return on Equity (101.86%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 02:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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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 43 analysts. 18 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 |
| Richard Radbourne | Atlantic Equities LLP |
| Mircea Dobre | Baird |