Q2 EPS Estimate for Illinois Tool Works Decreased by Analyst

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) – Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Illinois Tool Works in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 14th. Zacks Research analyst A. Bhattacharjee now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings of $2.53 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.56. The consensus estimate for Illinois Tool Works’ current full-year earnings is $10.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Illinois Tool Works’ Q4 2025 earnings at $2.65 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.19 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.55 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.80 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.81 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.74 EPS.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.04. Illinois Tool Works had a return on equity of 95.39% and a net margin of 21.94%. The company had revenue of $3.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.83 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.44 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on ITW. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Illinois Tool Works from $265.00 to $253.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Illinois Tool Works from $250.00 to $245.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Illinois Tool Works from $300.00 to $295.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Bank of America cut Illinois Tool Works from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $220.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Illinois Tool Works from $239.00 to $244.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 1st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, two have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Illinois Tool Works presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $253.67.

Illinois Tool Works Trading Up 1.2%

ITW opened at $248.10 on Friday. Illinois Tool Works has a 1-year low of $214.66 and a 1-year high of $279.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $72.69 billion, a PE ratio of 21.17, a PEG ratio of 4.56 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $241.83 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $255.67.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Illinois Tool Works

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Illinois Tool Works during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new stake in Illinois Tool Works in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Redwood Park Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Illinois Tool Works in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. von Borstel & Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in Illinois Tool Works during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc lifted its stake in Illinois Tool Works by 336.0% in the fourth quarter. Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc now owns 109 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the period. 79.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Christopher A. O’herlihy sold 48,453 shares of Illinois Tool Works stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $274.36, for a total transaction of $13,293,565.08. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 55,113 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,120,802.68. The trade was a 46.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Michael M. Larsen sold 41,472 shares of Illinois Tool Works stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.25, for a total transaction of $11,249,280.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 50,502 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,698,667.50. The trade was a 45.09% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 159,925 shares of company stock valued at $42,973,845. 0.88% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Illinois Tool Works Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 30th. Illinois Tool Works’s dividend payout ratio is currently 52.77%.

Illinois Tool Works Company Profile

Illinois Tool Works Inc manufactures and sells industrial products and equipment in the United States and internationally. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.