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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$266.38 -0.08 (-0.03%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Illinois Tool Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
4
Buy
3

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Illinois Tool Works in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ITW.

Consensus Price Target

$257.30
-3.41% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Illinois Tool Works, the average price target is $257.30. The highest price target for ITW is $312.00, while the lowest price target for ITW is $230.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.41% from the current price of $266.38.
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ITW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$257.30$255.44$250.22$238.25
Forecasted Upside-3.41% Downside-0.64% Downside1.32% Upside-1.02% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Reduce

ITW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ITW Price Targets by Month

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Illinois Tool Works Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIllinois Tool WorksIndustrial Products CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.59
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.41% Downside43.31% Upside9.81% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/13/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
D. Raso
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DowngradeIn-Line ➝ Underperform$246.00 ➝ $255.00-5.97%
11/1/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$215.00 ➝ $230.00-12.54%
10/31/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$240.00 ➝ $250.00-5.36%
10/16/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$260.00 ➝ $262.00-0.33%
10/9/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$281.00 ➝ $312.00+20.51%
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$236.00 ➝ $250.00-2.36%
7/31/2024Argus
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J. Eade
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/31/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$267.00 ➝ $270.00+8.11%
7/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$275.00 ➝ $240.00+0.09%
4/8/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$258.00 ➝ $269.00+2.66%
1/10/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$260.00 ➝ $235.00-8.35%
8/3/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$230.00 ➝ $232.00-7.09%
8/2/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$281.00 ➝ $292.00+15.94%
5/3/20233M
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetSell$183.00 ➝ $181.00-21.50%
2/9/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$213.00 ➝ $245.00+3.49%
1/3/2023Vertical Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$240.00 ➝ $220.00-0.14%
12/15/2022The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $238.00+7.71%

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Should I Buy Illinois Tool Works Stock? ITW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Illinois Tool Works pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Illinois Tool Works
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Illinois Tool Works Inc.:

  • Illinois Tool Works Inc. has a market capitalization of $77.80 billion, indicating a strong position in the market.
  • The company has a return on equity of 99.74%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds.
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend from $1.40 to $1.50 per share, reflecting confidence in its financial stability and commitment to rewarding shareholders.
  • The stock has a dividend yield of 2.29%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Despite some analyst downgrades, the company has a consensus target price of $250.22, suggesting potential upside based on market expectations.

Illinois Tool Works
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Illinois Tool Works Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc. has a PEG ratio of 4.09, indicating a potentially overvalued stock based on its future growth prospects.
  • Analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some downgrades and price target reductions, signaling uncertainty in the company's performance outlook.
  • The quick ratio of 0.92 and current ratio of 1.30 suggest potential liquidity challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
  • With a beta of 1.10, Illinois Tool Works Inc. may be subject to market volatility and fluctuations in broader economic conditions.

ITW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Illinois Tool Works is $257.30, with a high forecast of $312.00 and a low forecast of $230.00.

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Illinois Tool Works in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ITW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ITW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Illinois Tool Works's stock has a predicted downside of -3.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Illinois Tool Works's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Illinois Tool Works has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Illinois Tool Works less than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating for Illinois Tool Works is Hold while the average consensus rating for "industrial products" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ITW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ITW) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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