Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)

In the past six months, ITW's stock experienced mixed reactions to earnings reports. The third-quarter 2025 earnings showed an EPS beat but a revenue miss, leading to a stock price fall. The second-quarter 2025 results beat revenue expectations with flat year-on-year sales. The fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results reported record GAAP EPS. Analyst ratings have generally been "Hold" or "Reduce," with an average 12-month target price of approximately $262.33. There was insider trading activity including a sale of shares by Randall J. Scheuneman and a purchase by David Byron Jr. Smith.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. experiences typical seasonality in its demand. The company's Q1 EPS is generally lower, representing about 22% of the year's total, due to seasonal revenue declines and increased restructuring expenses. The Construction Products segment is particularly sensitive to interest rates and global demand challenges in the residential sector. The automotive OEM segment is influenced by worldwide auto build forecasts, which were projected to have a modest slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2025. The general industrial manufacturing landscape is influenced by automation, digital integration, and material advancements.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a diversified global industrial manufacturer established in 1912. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers & Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products, serving industries such as automotive, food service, electronics, construction, aerospace, and general industrial markets.

ITW has a significant global presence with operations in 51 countries and approximately 44,000 employees as of 2024. Its products and solutions are utilized worldwide, with key international markets including China, Germany, France, and the UK.

In the past year (2024-2025), there were no significant events or controversies that negatively impacted Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s brand reputation. The company emphasizes its commitment to customer-back innovation and ethical standards.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is largely controlled by institutional shareholders, who collectively own 82.93% of the company. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Briar Hall Management LLC, BlackRock, Inc., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, and State Street Corp. Insiders hold 35.49% of the company, with Harold B. Smith being the largest individual shareholder, owning 72.06 million shares, representing 24.72% of the company. Retail investors hold a smaller percentage of the stock.