Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) is a diversified industrial company that designs and manufactures engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, the company has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. Over its more than a century of operation, ITW has built a reputation for delivering engineered solutions that enhance productivity and quality for customers across multiple industries.

ITW operates through several business segments, including Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Polymers & Fluids, Welding, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. Its portfolio encompasses a wide range of offerings such as metal fasteners, packaging machinery, food service equipment, adhesives, sealants, and precision welding systems. Known for its decentralized business model, ITW empowers local teams to develop customer-specific solutions, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and product performance.

With a presence in more than 50 countries, Illinois Tool Works serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company’s global footprint includes manufacturing plants, research and development centers, and sales offices strategically located to support regional markets. By leveraging its international network, ITW is able to respond quickly to shifting market demands and tailor its offerings to local requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kaltenbach, ITW continues to emphasize innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. The executive team focuses on driving growth through disciplined investing in technology, expanding digital capabilities, and enhancing the company’s environmental footprint. With a long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility, Illinois Tool Works pursues initiatives in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement, positioning itself as a leader in both industrial performance and sustainable practices.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $253.28 to $258.35
• 50-Day Range: $240.41 to $262.03
• 52-Week Range: $214.66 to $279.13
• Volume: 1.03 million shs
• Average Volume: 994,647 shs
• Market Capitalization: $74.78 billion
• P/E Ratio: 22.45
• Dividend Yield: 2.35%
• Price Target: $253.83
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Illinois Tool Works Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Illinois Tool Works scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 19th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Illinois Tool Works has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Illinois Tool Works has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Illinois Tool Works are expected to grow by 8.18% in the coming year, from $10.39 to $11.24 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Illinois Tool Works is 22.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Illinois Tool Works is 22.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Illinois Tool Works has a PEG Ratio of 5.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Illinois Tool Works has a P/B Ratio of 22.72. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.57% of the float of Illinois Tool Works has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Illinois Tool Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Illinois Tool Works has recently increased by 16.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Illinois Tool Works pays a meaningful dividend of 2.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Illinois Tool Works has been increasing its dividend for 55 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Illinois Tool Works is 52.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Illinois Tool Works will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.38% next year. This indicates that Illinois Tool Works will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.80

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.57% of the float of Illinois Tool Works has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Illinois Tool Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Illinois Tool Works has recently increased by 16.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.38

News Sentiment

Illinois Tool Works has a news sentiment score of 1.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Illinois Tool Works this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for ITW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Illinois Tool Works to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Illinois Tool Works insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $210,292.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.88% of the stock of Illinois Tool Works is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.77% of the stock of Illinois Tool Works is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ITW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ITW shares performed this year?

Illinois Tool Works' stock was trading at $253.56 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ITW stock has increased by 0.6% and is now trading at $255.1180.

How were Illinois Tool Works' earnings last quarter?

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The industrial products company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.04. Illinois Tool Works's quarterly revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Illinois Tool Works have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Illinois Tool Works: MTS Systems., Vesta, Coeur, Despatch Industries, Elro Group, Hartness International, Avery Weigh Tronix, and more.

Who are Illinois Tool Works' major shareholders?

Illinois Tool Works' top institutional shareholders include Fifth Third Bancorp (0.10%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.08%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.07%) and Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Ernest Scott Santi, David Byron Smith Jr, Christopher A O'herlihy, Michael M Larsen, Randall J Scheuneman and Sharon Szafranski.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Illinois Tool Works?

Shares of ITW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Illinois Tool Works own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Illinois Tool Works investors own include BlackRock (BLK), Broadcom (AVGO), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), ServiceNow (NOW), Meta Platforms (META) and Ford Motor (F).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ITW
• CIK: 49826
• Web: www.itw.com
• Phone: (224) 661-8870
• Fax: 847-657-4572
• Employees: 44,000
• Year Founded: 1912

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Illinois Tool Works: $253.83
• High Price Target: $295.00
• Low Price Target: $220.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.08
• Research Coverage: 13 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $11.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.50
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.62
• P/E Growth: 5.43
• Net Income: $3.49 billion
• Net Margins: 21.37%
• Pretax Margin: 26.93%
• Return on Equity: 92.77%
• Return on Assets: 19.34%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.25
• Current Ratio: 1.60
• Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $15.90 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.72
• Cash Flow: $11.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 22.12
• Book Value: $11.23 per share
• Price / Book: 22.78

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 293,000,000
• Free Float: 290,422,000
• Market Cap: $74.96 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.09