Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $271.19, +0.64% vs the prior close of $269.47.
- Volume 1.41M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ITW rises 0.6% to $271.19, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $271.19, +0.64% vs the prior close of $269.47. Day range $270.22–$275.47, opened at $272.49.
ITW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — ITW rises 0.6% to $271.19, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $271.19, +0.64% vs the prior close of $269.47. Day range $270.22–$275.47, opened at $272.49.
- Volume was 1.41M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 1.18M.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($274.49) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($269.34).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — ITW rises 1.2% to $269.47, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $269.47, +1.18% vs the prior close of $266.32. Day range $265.77–$269.56, opened at $265.92.
- Volume was 1.22M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.18M.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($275.01) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($269.24).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — ITW rises 0.5% to $266.32
- Closed at $266.32, +0.46% vs the prior close of $265.11. Day range $262.86–$267.44, opened at $266.61.
- Volume was 960.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.18M.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($275.53) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($269.16).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ITW rises 0.4% to $265.11
- Closed at $265.11, +0.37% vs the prior close of $264.13. Day range $263.20–$267.95, opened at $263.92.
- Volume was 865.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.20M.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($275.97) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($269.09).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ITW ends flat (-0.2%) to $264.13
- Closed at $264.13, -0.22% vs the prior close of $264.71. Day range $260.20–$265.22, opened at $262.73.
- Volume was 1.28M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.22M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($276.41) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($269.02).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 12.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ITW rises 1.4% to $264.71
- Closed at $264.71, +1.36% vs the prior close of $261.15. Day range $259.09–$264.93, opened at $259.21.
- Volume was 1.17M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.24M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($276.80) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($268.96).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ITW dips 2.2% to $261.15
- Closed at $261.15, -2.24% vs the prior close of $267.14. Day range $260.82–$266.73, opened at $265.32.
- Volume was 1.21M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -5.8% vs its 50-day average ($277.35) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($268.88).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 13.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ITW rises 1.1% to $267.14, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $267.14, +1.12% vs the prior close of $264.19. Day range $264.25–$269.03, opened at $264.63.
- Volume was 1.84M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 1.28M.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($278.03) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($268.83).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — ITW rises 0.5% to $264.19, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $264.19, +0.48% vs the prior close of $262.92. Day range $258.46–$265.94, opened at $261.91.
- Volume was 1.18M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.28M.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($278.39) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($268.76).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 12.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — ITW rises 0.8% to $262.92
- Closed at $262.92, +0.80% vs the prior close of $260.84. Day range $261.52–$264.41, opened at $263.11.
- Volume was 1.14M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.29M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($278.76) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($268.69).
- 52-week range $238.82–$303.16; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
ITW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ITW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Santi Ernest Scott sold 1,890 shares at $289.19 (≈$546.57K) on Aug 19, 2026
- Santi Ernest Scott sold 22,471 shares at $286.37 (≈$6.44M) on Aug 19, 2026
- Santi Ernest Scott sold 8,142 shares at $287.35 (≈$2.34M) on Aug 19, 2026
- Santi Ernest Scott sold 8,928 shares at $288.22 (≈$2.57M) on Aug 19, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 19, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pigozzo Matteo C. sold 277 shares at $289.22 (≈$80.11K) on Aug 13, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 13, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 12, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 11, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 11, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $4.30B (prior year $4.05B) (+6.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.84 (prior year $2.58) (+10.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 28, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 9, 2026 · S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Things to know before you trade ITW
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 3, 2026, Oct 24, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.08% (largest 3.7%).
- Liquidity: about 1.42M shares (≈$385.16M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $271.19 vs a range of $238.82–$303.16 (50% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($1.72/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 14 sales; latest: Ernest Scott Santi sold 1,890 shares on Aug 19, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 13, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 28, 2026.
- Share count: 284.80M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -2.3% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: General Industrial Machinery & Equipment.
ITW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 272.49 | 275.47 | 270.22 | 271.19 | 1.41M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 265.92 | 269.56 | 265.77 | 269.47 | 1.22M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 266.61 | 267.44 | 262.86 | 266.32 | 960.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 263.92 | 267.95 | 263.20 | 265.11 | 865.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 262.73 | 265.22 | 260.20 | 264.13 | 1.28M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 259.21 | 264.93 | 259.09 | 264.71 | 1.17M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 265.32 | 266.73 | 260.82 | 261.15 | 1.21M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 264.63 | 269.03 | 264.25 | 267.14 | 1.84M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 261.91 | 265.94 | 258.46 | 264.19 | 1.18M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 263.11 | 264.41 | 261.52 | 262.92 | 1.14M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 256.63 | 261.56 | 255.69 | 260.84 | 1.57M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 265.65 | 266.88 | 257.23 | 257.28 | 2.77M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 271.92 | 274.44 | 266.00 | 267.07 | 2.30M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 273.34 | 275.32 | 271.91 | 273.83 | 813.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 272.74 | 276.39 | 271.72 | 274.32 | 1.01M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 272.60 | 274.14 | 270.38 | 272.00 | 1.34M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 269.63 | 274.58 | 269.63 | 273.42 | 1.68M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 269.96 | 270.66 | 267.79 | 270.47 | 922.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 269.97 | 270.65 | 266.84 | 267.52 | 1.64M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 267.60 | 270.26 | 266.42 | 269.42 | 2.09M |
About Illinois Tool Works
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “General Industrial Machinery & Equipment”. Its business address is in GLENVIEW, IL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 49826.
ITW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Brutto | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Susan Crown | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Darrell L Ford | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| James W Griffith | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Kelly J Grier | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Jay L Henderson | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Jaime A Irick | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Richard H Lenny | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Christopher A O'Herlihy | President & CEO | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Ernest Scott Santi | Director | Aug 21, 2026 |
| David Byron Jr Smith | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Pamela B Strobel | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Jennifer F. Scanlon | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Axel Beck | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Javier Gracia Carbonell | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| T. Kenneth Escoe | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Patricia A. Hartzell | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Michael M Larsen | SVP & CFO | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Mary Katherine Lawler | SVP & Chief HR Officer | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Christopher A O'Herlihy | President & CEO | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Matteo C. Pigozzo | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Christopher P. Rauch | SVP, General Counsel & Secy. | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Randall J Scheuneman | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Guilherme De Figueiredo Silva | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Sharon Szafranski | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Mark A. Thibeault | Executive Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 1,890 | $289.19 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 22,471 | $286.37 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 8,142 | $287.35 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 8,928 | $288.22 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Matteo C. Pigozzo | Sale | 277 | $289.22 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jennifer F. Scanlon | Buy | 806 | $247.99 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Mary Katherine Lawler | Sale | 17,279 | $291.90 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Axel Beck | Sale | 4,223 | $290.22 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 20,833 | $290.65 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 19,471 | $291.90 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 57,361 | $292.72 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 3,931 | $293.43 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 47,885 | $288.72 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Sale | 17,864 | $289.85 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | David Byron Jr Smith | Buy | 6,709 | $250.13 |
ITW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $16.04B | — | 10.49 | $3.13B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $15.90B | — | 11.71 | $3.28B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $16.11B | — | 9.74 | $3.54B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $15.93B | — | 9.77 | $2.35B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $14.46B | — | 8.51 | $2.56B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $16.49B, total liabilities $—, cash $839.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ITW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $295.16 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $258.01 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $278.91 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $245.75 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $253.67 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $239.91 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $254.24 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $264.33 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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