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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$251.91 -4.06 (-1.59%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Illinois Tool Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
3
Hold
8
Buy
1

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Illinois Tool Works in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 12 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ITW.

Consensus Price Target

$259.08
2.85% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Illinois Tool Works, the average price target is $259.08. The highest price target for ITW is $295.00, while the lowest price target for ITW is $220.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.85% from the current price of $251.91.
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ITW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/4/24 to 8/4/25
1 Month Ago
7/5/24 to 7/5/25
3 Months Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
1 Year Ago
8/5/23 to 8/4/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$259.08$252.58$256.73$250.75
Forecasted Upside2.85% Upside-2.25% Downside6.88% Upside2.83% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Hold
Hold
Hold

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 WorksIndustrials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.67
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.85% Upside119.14% Upside14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/31/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Joseph O'Dea
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$235.00 ➝ $250.00-2.54%
7/31/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Nathan Jones
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$255.00 ➝ $261.00+1.75%
7/31/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Steven Fisher
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$243.00 ➝ $255.00-0.76%
7/31/2025Truist Financial
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$283.00+11.72%
7/14/2025Citigroup
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Andrew Kaplowitz
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$254.00 ➝ $265.00+2.73%
7/9/2025Barclays
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Julian Mitchell
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$237.00 ➝ $240.00-7.07%
5/19/2025Evercore ISI
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D. Raso
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Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$252.00 ➝ $249.00-0.93%
5/7/2025Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$220.00-8.41%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
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Mig Dobre
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$239.00 ➝ $244.00+1.73%
2/19/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$257.00-1.92%
2/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Tami Zakaria
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $295.00+15.17%
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$255.00 ➝ $290.00+5.35%
7/31/2024Argus
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J. Eade
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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 Sunday, August 3, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $251.91, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend from $1.50 to $1.61 per share, indicating strong financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.58, surpassing consensus estimates, which suggests robust operational performance.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $73.81 billion, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is well-positioned in the industrial sector, providing a sense of stability for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target averaging around $259.08, indicating potential upside for investors considering entry points.

Illinois Tool Works
Bear Case

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

  • Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, which may indicate concerns about future performance.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
  • Recent stock performance shows a decline of about 1.6%, which could signal potential challenges in maintaining investor confidence.
  • Analysts from Wells Fargo & Company and Evercore ISI have issued "underweight" ratings, reflecting cautious sentiment regarding the stock's future performance.
  • The PEG ratio of 5.60 indicates that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.

ITW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Illinois Tool Works is $259.08, with a high forecast of $295.00 and a low forecast of $220.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Illinois Tool Works in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" ITW shares.

According to analysts, Illinois Tool Works's stock has a predicted upside of 2.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Illinois Tool Works's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Illinois Tool Works has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Stifel Nicolaus, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:ITW) was last updated on 8/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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