NYSE: ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), founded in 1912, is a global multi-industry manufacturer that reported revenue of $16 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 43,000 people. It operates through seven segments:
- **Automotive OEM:** components and fasteners for vehicle manufacturers.
- **Food Equipment:** commercial foodservice equipment.
- **Test & Measurement and Electronics:** testing, measurement and electronics assembly products.
- **Welding:** welding equipment and consumables.
- **Polymers & Fluids:** adhesives, sealants, lubricants and fluids.
- **Construction Products:** fasteners and building products.
- **Specialty Products:** diversified niche products.
The company runs a decentralized structure under its proprietary 'ITW Business Model.' This model emphasizes enterprise initiatives such as 80/20 front-to-back simplification, which contributed 130 bps of margin in Q3 2026. It also emphasizes organic growth through 'Customer-Back Innovation,' with a goal of a 3%-plus innovation yield. The company targets above-market organic growth with high margins and returns on capital, and returns cash to shareholders through dividends, which have increased for 63 consecutive years, and ongoing share repurchases. Updated
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), founded in 1912, is a global multi-industry manufacturer that reported revenue of $16 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 43,000 people.
24/7 Wall St.'s 12-month price target for ITW is $309.56, rated Buy. The Wall Street consensus target is $294.50. ITW price prediction →
