Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$261.21

-3.12 (-1.18%)

(As of 10/31/2024 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

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
5

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, 3 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ITW.

Consensus Price Target

$254.90
-2.42% Downside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Illinois Tool Works, the average price target is $254.90. The highest price target for ITW is $312.00, while the lowest price target for ITW is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.42% from the current price of $261.21.

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ITW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/1/23 to 10/31/24	1 Month Ago 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	3 Months Ago 8/3/23 to 8/2/24	1 Year Ago 11/1/22 to 11/1/23
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)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$254.90	$250.22	$253.00	$238.25
Forecasted Upside	-2.42% Downside	-4.26% Downside	3.75% Upside	6.09% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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ITW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ITW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Illinois Tool Works Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Illinois Tool Works	Industrial Products Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.09	2.62	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	-2.42% Downside	43.35% Upside	10.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ITW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/31/2024	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$240.00 ➝ $250.00	-5.36%
10/16/2024	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$260.00 ➝ $262.00	-0.33%
10/9/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$281.00 ➝ $312.00	+20.51%
10/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$236.00 ➝ $250.00	-2.36%
8/19/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$251.00 ➝ $246.00	+1.71%
7/31/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
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7/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$217.00 ➝ $215.00	-13.30%
7/31/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$267.00 ➝ $270.00	+8.11%
7/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$275.00 ➝ $240.00	+0.09%
4/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$258.00 ➝ $269.00	+2.66%
1/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$260.00 ➝ $235.00	-8.35%
8/3/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$230.00 ➝ $232.00	-7.09%
8/2/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$281.00 ➝ $292.00	+15.94%
5/3/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/12/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sell	$183.00 ➝ $181.00	-21.50%
2/9/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$213.00 ➝ $245.00	+3.49%
1/3/2023	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$240.00 ➝ $220.00	-0.14%
12/15/2022	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$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, October 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Illinois Tool Works pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Illinois Tool Works
Bull Case

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

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 $254.90, with a high forecast of $312.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Illinois Tool Works in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 -2.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Illinois Tool Works has been rated by research analysts at 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.

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This page (NYSE:ITW) was last updated on 10/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Stock Forecast & Price Target