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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ITW Stock Forecast

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $254.00, with a high of $275.00 and a low of $230.00. This represents a -1.99% decline from the last price of $259.15.

$230 $240 $250 $260 $270 $280 High: $275 Avg: $254 Low: $230 Last Closed Price: $259.15

ITW Stock Rating

Illinois Tool Works stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (21.43%), 13 Hold (46.43%), 9 Sell (32.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 0 9 13 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ITW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockIllinois Tool Works-1.99%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryIndustrial Machinery Stocks8.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-111
Avg Price Target-$230.00$261.36
Last Closing Price$259.15$259.15$259.15
Upside/Downside--11.25%0.85%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2611104218
Dec, 2511113218
Nov, 2511103318
Oct, 2511123219
Sep, 2511123219
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 16, 2025Goldman Sachs$230.00$259.07-11.22%-11.25%
Oct 27, 2025Truist Financial$275.00$245.7511.90%6.12%
Oct 27, 2025Barclays$244.00$246.98-1.21%-5.85%
Oct 27, 2025Robert W. Baird$265.00$247.127.24%2.26%
Oct 27, 2025Goldman Sachs$258.00$247.484.25%-0.44%
Oct 27, 2025Joseph O'DeaWells Fargo$245.00$245.75-0.31%-5.46%
Oct 08, 2025Truist Financial$298.00$255.7516.52%14.99%
Aug 19, 2025David RasoEvercore ISI$265.00$259.222.23%2.26%
Jul 31, 2025Truist Financial$283.00$253.6711.56%9.20%
Mar 26, 2025Barclays$252.00$255.89-1.52%-2.76%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 07, 2026Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Dec 16, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralSelldowngrade
Oct 27, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Aug 19, 2025Evercore ISIUnderperformUnderperformhold
Aug 14, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweightdowngrade
Jan 07, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Sep 10, 2024CFRAHoldupgrade
Jul 31, 2024Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 01, 2024Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.55$9.80$9.77$11.78----
Avg Forecast$8.47$9.33$9.76$11.52$10.62$11.41$12.41$12.82
High Forecast$8.59$9.52$9.80$11.55$10.97$12.19$13.09$13.22
Low Forecast$8.31$9.15$9.68$11.45$10.35$10.89$11.90$12.40
Surprise %0.94%5.04%0.10%2.26%----

Revenue Forecast

$14B $15B $16B $17B $18B $19B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$14.46B$15.93B$16.11B$15.90B----
Avg Forecast$14.31B$15.85B$16.14B$15.95B$16.23B$16.86B$17.57B$18.06B
High Forecast$14.47B$16.10B$16.17B$16.06B$16.40B$16.89B$17.64B$18.50B
Low Forecast$14.11B$15.61B$16.09B$15.90B$15.88B$16.83B$17.50B$17.61B
Surprise %1.01%0.52%-0.19%-0.33%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $3B $4B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.69B$3.03B$2.96B$3.49B----
Avg Forecast$2.59B$2.68B$2.96B$3.49B$3.24B$3.33B$3.79B$3.89B
High Forecast$3.11B$3.22B$3.55B$3.51B$3.33B$3.70B$3.98B$4.01B
Low Forecast$2.07B$2.15B$2.37B$3.48B$3.14B$3.30B$3.61B$3.77B
Surprise %4.04%13.13%--0.11%----

ITW Forecast FAQ

Is Illinois Tool Works stock a buy?

Illinois Tool Works stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 13 Hold, 9 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Illinois Tool Works is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Illinois Tool Works's price target?

Illinois Tool Works's price target, set by 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $254 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $230 at the low end to $275 at the high end, suggesting a potential -1.99% change from the previous closing price of $259.15.

How does Illinois Tool Works stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Illinois Tool Works's stock forecast shows a -1.99% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the industrial machinery stocks industry (8.45%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Illinois Tool Works over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 5.56% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 22.22% Sell, 11.11% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 5.56% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 61.11% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 11.11% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 5.56% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.

What is Illinois Tool Works’s EPS forecast?

Illinois Tool Works's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $10.62, marking a -9.85% decrease from the reported $11.78 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $11.41 in 2026, $12.41 in 2027, and $12.82 in 2028.

What is Illinois Tool Works’s revenue forecast?

Illinois Tool Works's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $16.23B, reflecting a 2.07% increase from the reported $15.9B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $16.86B, followed by $17.57B for 2027, and $18.06B for 2028.

What is Illinois Tool Works’s net income forecast?

Illinois Tool Works's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.24B, representing a -7.23% decrease from the reported $3.49B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.33B in 2026, $3.79B in 2027, and $3.89B in 2028.