Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
ITW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Illinois Tool Works Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $301.79 — +3.2% versus the last price of $292.51. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ITW historical returns
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ITW annual returns by year
Congress trading in ITW
17 members of Congress have disclosed trading ITW — 14 purchases and 12 sales worth an estimated $633,500. Most recent disclosure: Oct 30, 2025.
See who in Congress traded ITW →Insider activity in ITW
ITW's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($199,880) and 0 sales ($0) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 2, 2026.
| Jun 2, 2026 | Scanlon Jennifer F. | Director | Buy | $199,880 |
About Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. provides industrial products and equipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment offers plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks, and other industrial uses. The Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment; kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems; and food equipment maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment produce and sells test and measurement; and electronic manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operations solutions. The Welding segment produces arc welding equipment, and metal arc welding consumables and related accessories. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment offers engineered fastening systems and solutions for the residential construction, renovation/remodel, and commercial construction markets. The Specialty Products segment provides beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. The company serves automotive OEM and aftermarket, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial, industrial capital goods, consumer durables, and other markets, as well as MRO markets. It distributes its products directly to industrial manufacturers, as well as through independent distributors. Illinois Tool Works Inc. was founded in 1912 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.
ITW Key Statistics
ITW in plain English
- P/E ratio (26.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ITW's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (104.62%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (19.39%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.35%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ITW stock: frequently asked questions
What is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s stock price today?
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) last traded at $292.51 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $238.82 and $303.16.
Is ITW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ITW is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $301.79 — about +3.2% versus the current price of $292.51. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ITW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Illinois Tool Works Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,116 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 212%, or 12.0% per year.
Does ITW pay a dividend?
Yes. Illinois Tool Works Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.35% per year at today's share price.
What is ITW's P/E ratio?
ITW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.5, and 23.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ITW stock?
Yes — 17 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ITW under the STOCK Act, totaling 14 purchases and 12 sales worth an estimated $633,500.
What is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ITW on the NYSE.
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