Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
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Why is ITW moving today?
+0.4%ITW is +0.4% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) overview
Illinois Tool Works is a diversified industrial manufacturer.
ITW is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Industrials sector. That sector covers manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ITW. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $272.28. That is up 0.40% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $77.55B.
Over the past 52 weeks, ITW has traded between $238.82 and $303.16. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 24.7. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. ITW also pays a dividend. It yields around 2.53% at the current price.
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Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch ITW
ITW is one of the larger names in the Industrials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each ITW story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves ITW
- Earnings. ITW reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from ITW.
- Sector news. Industrials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move ITW too.
Market Mood
Latest ITW news
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Reports Operating Margins of 26.5%-27.5%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) maintains operating margins of 26.5%-27.5% as of early 2026 through its 80/20 Front-to-Back Process. The company generated $2.69 billion in Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months ending March 2026, with projections reaching $4.26 billion by 2030. Earlier in 2026, ITW declared a quarterly dividend of $1.61 per share, maintaining its reputation with over 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company's decentralization across various segments allows for adaptability during economic shifts, enhancing its status as a defensive play in the market.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Illinois Tool Works Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades as ITW and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Industrials sector.
What sector is ITW in?
ITW sits in the Industrials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest ITW news?
Right here. This page collects recent ITW news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s stock price?
ITW last traded at about $272.28. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s market cap?
ITW is worth roughly $77.55B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is ITW's P/E ratio?
ITW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 24.7. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.