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Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Industrials · Industrial - Machinery

$264.13

Down-$0.58 (-0.22%)

Updated Oct 11, 2026, 7:59 PM

SID Score

5.7/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

48/100

Neutral

Market cap
75.35B
P/E ratio
24.73
Dividend yield
2.92%
52-week range
$242.05 – $303.16
Volume
1.28M
Avg. volume
1.12M

Price performance · ITW

ITW price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 9, 2026

ITW closed at $264.13 after 20 trading sessions, down 1.83% for the selected period.

Last close
$264.13
Period change
-1.83%
Period low
$257.28
Period high
$274.32
Daily close
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ITW OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 9, 2026$262.73$265.22$260.20$264.131.28M
Oct 8, 2026$259.21$264.93$259.09$264.711.17M
Oct 7, 2026$265.32$266.73$260.82$261.151.21M
Oct 6, 2026$264.63$269.03$264.25$267.141.84M
Oct 5, 2026$261.91$265.94$258.46$264.191.18M
Oct 2, 2026$263.11$264.405$261.52$262.921.14M
Oct 1, 2026$256.63$261.56$255.69$260.841.57M
Sep 30, 2026$265.65$266.88$257.23$257.282.77M
Sep 29, 2026$271.92$274.4393$266.00$267.072.3M
Sep 28, 2026$273.34$275.32$271.91$273.83813.65K
Sep 25, 2026$272.74$276.39$271.72$274.321.01M
Sep 24, 2026$272.60$274.14$270.38$272.001.34M
Sep 23, 2026$269.63$274.58$269.63$273.421.68M
Sep 22, 2026$269.96$270.66$267.79$270.47922.24K
Sep 21, 2026$269.97$270.65$266.84$267.521.64M
Sep 18, 2026$267.60$270.26$266.42$269.422.1M
Sep 17, 2026$270.64$270.65$265.53$267.511.03M
Sep 16, 2026$269.81$270.21$265.14$267.331.19M
Sep 15, 2026$269.47$270.26$266.29$268.601.03M
Sep 14, 2026$265.35$270.785$265.08$269.041.28M

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ITW research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$258.67
Implied upside
—
Analysts
9
ITW recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Oct 9, 2026JP MorganNeutral—
Oct 5, 2026Truist SecuritiesHold—
Aug 11, 2026Evercore ISI GroupUnderperform—
Jul 29, 2026JP MorganOverweight—
Jul 29, 2026BairdNeutral—
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News briefing

Generated Oct 11, 2026, 7:10 PM

Why Is ITW Down Today?

Illinois Tool Works declined 0.22% following a notable downgrade from JP Morgan, which shifted its rating from Overweight to Neutral. This analyst action signals a more cautious outlook on the industrial conglomerate, prompting investors to reassess their positions in the stock.

    Bottom line: The JP Morgan downgrade reflects a more cautious stance on ITW's near-term outlook, though the modest stock reaction suggests the market isn't overly alarmed. Investors should monitor the company's upcoming earnings reports and management guidance for evidence of whether operational challenges justify the analyst skepticism or if concerns may be overblown.

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