Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Illinois Tool Works Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has returned 6.35% so far this year and 7.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, ITW has posted an annualized return of 12.28%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, ITW's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ITW closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.5%.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.73%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.44 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 1987.

• This stock captured 124.11% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.86% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.44 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

ITW ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Illinois Tool Works Inc. provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.33 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Illinois Tool Works Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Illinois Tool Works Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Illinois Tool Works Inc. was 54.90%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.

The current Illinois Tool Works Inc. drawdown is 12.57%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Illinois Tool Works Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Illinois Tool Works Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.