Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Stock
NYSEITW has an Alpha Score of 48 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 26, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 22 members of Congress disclosed 51 trades in ITW since 2015: 22 purchases and 29 sales, most recently Kevin Hern (sale, Sep 9, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported ITW in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Renaissance Technologies's at $103.09M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 5 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 24.7 and its net margin 19.4% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is ITW's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 48 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 26, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
Most recent: Kevin Hern (sale, Sep 9, 2026); records start Jan 12, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-09-09 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-09-04 | partial sale | $50k – $100k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-09-02 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-31 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Rich McCormick R-GA · House | 2026-07-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Shelley Moore Capito R-WV · Senate | 2026-02-24 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Rich McCormick R-GA · House | 2025-11-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded ITW, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own ITW?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 381K | $103.09M | -42% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 334K | $90.22M | -28% |
| Marshall Wace | 328K | $88.83M | -34% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 191K | $51.70M | -81% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 179K | $48.47M | -28% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 45K | $12.07M | +27% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Illinois Tool Works Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 26 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | SELL | 22.5K | $6.4M |
| Aug 19, 26 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | SELL | 8.1K | $2.3M |
| Aug 19, 26 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | SELL | 8.9K | $2.6M |
| Aug 19, 26 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | SELL | 1.9K | $547K |
| Aug 13, 26 | Pigozzo Matteo C. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 277 | $80K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ITW's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does ITW's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | ITW | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 24.7 | 28.0 | 168 |
| Net margin | 19.39% | 8.90% | 183 |
| Return on equity | 101.75% | 15.90% | 182 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.32% | 1.41% | 125 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 1, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
ITW price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Illinois Tool Works Inc. do?
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer specializing in engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products across multiple industries. The company operates through seven industry-leading segments that produce a wide array of industrial solutions, including arc welding equipment from Miller Electric, construction fasteners like Paslode and Tapcon, adhesives such as Permatex, test and measurement tools like Instron, and food equipment from Hobart. Its offerings extend to automotive components, restaurant appliances like dishwashers and ovens, and welding products essential for construction and manufacturing. Illinois Tool Works Inc. serves diverse sectors including food service, transportation, construction, testing, and specialty industrials, providing innovative, customer-focused solutions via approximately 80 decentralized business units worldwide. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, the company emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture and proprietary business model to deliver value-added products relied upon by professionals globally.