ITW
NYSE · Machinery
Illinois Tool Works
$263.68
+2.04 (+0.78%)
Performance
1D
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1W
—
1M
—
3M
—
6M
+4.54%
1Y
+7.32%
YTD
+5.68%
Open$262.49
Previous Close$261.64
Day High$265.55
Day Low$261.77
52W High$303.16
52W Low$238.82
Volume—
Avg Volume1.53M
Market Cap75.98B
P/E Ratio24.24
EPS$10.77
SectorMachinery
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$264.07
Below
SMA 200
$255.55
Above
RSI (14)
79.4
Overbought
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Strong Sell
26 analysts
Price Target
-41.9% upside
Current
$263.68
$263.68
Target
$153.31
$153.31
$100.19
$153.31 avg
$211.56
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15.79B | 15.76B | 55.47B |
| Net Income | 3.02B | 2.71B | 4.06B |
| Profit Margin | 19.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| EBITDA | 4.23B | 4.01B | 6.69B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 4.93B |
| Rev Growth | +0.2% | +0.2% | +9.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.78 | 2.78 | 0.33 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.44%
Annual Dividend$6.13
Payout Ratio58.2%
Frequencymonthly
Ex-DividendApr 7, 2026
Pay DateApr 17, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Exercise | 268,457 | $0.00 | — |
| Feb 17 | SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Exercise | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Feb 17 | Lawler Mary Katherine | Exercise | 31,521 | $0.00 | — |
| Feb 17 | Lawler Mary Katherine | Exercise | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Feb 17 | SCHEUNEMAN RANDALL J | Exercise | 11,117 | $0.00 | — |
About Illinois Tool Works
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global industrial manufacturer of specialized equipment, consumables, and related service businesses, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. The company operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers & Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. ITW serves diverse markets with innovative products including automotive components, commercial food equipment, industrial welding equipment, testing and measurement instruments, and construction fasteners. The company employs a decentralized business model focused on innovation and operational excellence across its global operations.
Machinery Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | Caterpillar Inc. | $994.45 | +1.04% | 48.2 | 454.11B |
| DE | Deere & Co | $600.75 | +1.49% | 33.3 | 159.06B |
| PH | Parker Hannifin Corp | $961.09 | +1.43% | 34.5 | 120.19B |
| CMI | Cummins Inc | $694.87 | -0.60% | 37.0 | 98.92B |
| PCAR | Paccar Inc | $117.03 | +0.21% | 25.3 | 62.60B |
| WAB | Wabtec Corp | $272.48 | +0.82% | 38.4 | 46.46B |
ITW Frequently Asked Questions
What does Illinois Tool Works do?
Illinois Tool Works makes money by being indispensable to niche industrial markets rather than dominating any single large one. Across seven segments, it sells everything from automotive welding systems to commercial kitchen equipment, construction fasteners, and diagnostic testing instruments. Its decentralized model gives individual business units significant autonomy to serve specialized customers, which enables premium pricing and sticky customer relationships. About 80% of revenue comes from consumables and service — repeat purchases that smooth out economic cycles.
Is ITW stock a good investment?
ITW is widely regarded as a best-in-class industrial operator thanks to its 80/20 business simplification strategy, which focuses resources on the most profitable products and customers. The result is exceptionally high operating margins for an industrial company. The stock typically commands a premium valuation reflecting this quality. Risks include cyclicality in automotive and construction end markets, and a leverage profile that is higher than some industrial peers due to significant share buybacks over the years.
Who are Illinois Tool Works's main competitors?
No single company competes across all of ITW's segments simultaneously, but several rivals battle it in specific areas. Emerson Electric and Honeywell compete in test and measurement and industrial automation. Lincoln Electric is its primary rival in welding. Dover Corporation and Parker Hannifin overlap in fluid handling and specialty industrial equipment, while Fortive competes in instrumentation.
Does Illinois Tool Works pay dividends?
ITW has grown its dividend every year for more than five consecutive decades, placing it among an elite group of U.S. companies known as Dividend Kings. The quarterly payout has increased substantially over time, supported by the company's strong free cash flow conversion. The yield typically runs in the 2–2.5% range, complemented by aggressive share buybacks that have meaningfully reduced the share count over the past decade.
What is the current share price of ITW?
ITW is currently trading at $263.68, up 0.78% in today's session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $238.82 and a high of $303.16. The current price represents 39% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
Is ITW rated a buy or sell by analysts?
Among 26 analysts covering ITW, the consensus rating is Strong Sell — 2 rate it a buy, 13 hold, and 11 sell. The average price target sits at $153.31, implying 42% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
What are Illinois Tool Works's earnings?
Illinois Tool Works generated $15.79B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $3.02B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 19.1% is solid for its sector.
How is ITW valued compared to earnings?
ITW trades at a P/E ratio of 24.24 on trailing earnings of $10.77 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Machinery sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
What is ITW's return over the past year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +4.54% (6M), +7.32% (1Y), +5.68% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether ITW is outperforming or lagging the broader market.