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ITW Stock Analyst Ratings, Estimated Earnings and Price Targets

NYSE : ITW

Illinois Tool Works

$262.49
-4.83-1.81%
At Close 4:00 PM
63.44
BESG ScoreESG Rating

ITW Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast

According to evaluations from 31 analysts over the past year, the consensus analyst rating for ITW stock is "Hold". The average price target based on the past year stands at $260.87, with estimates ranging from $234.00 to $318.00.

Eps Overview

Growth Next 5yrs
0.64%
Last Quarter
$3.91
Past Year
$11.40
Growth Past 5yrs
8.63%
Next Quarter
$2.71
Estimate Next Year
$3.90

Consensus Rating

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Consensus Price Target

Highest Price Target

$318.00

(

18.96% Upside

)

Mean Price Target

$260.87

(

-2.41% Downside

)

Lowest Price Target

$234.00

(

-12.46% Downside

)

Recent Analyst Ratings

Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage

Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS

ITW Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

According to financial reports, ITW (NYSE: ITW) reported an actual EPS of $3.91 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2024, compared to an estimated $2.52, resulting in a 55.16% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2024), ITW recorded an actual EPS of $2.54 with a 2.83% surprise. See ITW's full earnings history.

Earnings History

EPS Surprise Factor Analysis

ITW has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 30, 2024 showing a 55.16% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2024 recorded a 2.83% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.

Report DateActualForecastSurprise Factor
Oct 30, 20243.912.52+55.16%
Jul 30, 20242.542.47+2.83%
Apr 30, 20242.442.35+3.83%
Feb 01, 20242.422.4+0.83%
Oct 24, 20232.552.46+3.66%
Aug 01, 20232.482.39+3.77%

After EPS Prices

ITW stock frequently reacts to earnings reports. Following the Oct 30, 2024 earnings, the share price saw a -3.14% drop before closing. On the 7th day after the report, ITW shares recorded a 2.88% gain. Analyze historical ITW stock performance post-earnings.

Earning DateBefore EPS ChangeNext Day Closing Price7th Day Closing Price
Oct 30, 2024$256.04-3.14%$261.13-1.21%$271.95+2.88%
Jul 30, 2024$248.02-0.53%$247.28-0.83%$239.77-3.84%
Apr 30, 2024$249.24+2.10%$242.27-0.75%$249.73+2.30%
Feb 01, 2024$260.90+2.09%$256.06+0.20%$256.42+0.34%
Oct 24, 2023$222.45-0.27%$225.97+1.30%$231.71+3.88%
Aug 01, 2023$263.32+4.55%$250.02-0.73%$241.80-3.99%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ITW stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ITW stock an average recommendation of Hold. 31 analysts have given their ratings to ITW out of which 1 analysts have given strong buy call, 2 analysts have given buy call, 21 analysts rate it hold, 7 analysts advocate strong sell call, and 0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of $260.87 gives the stock implied upside of roughly -2.41% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ITW highest price target?
Analysts suggest ITW's stock price would rise to a high of $318.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ITW over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ITW stock price could move to $234.00.
What is the average target price for ITW?
ITW stock has an average analyst estimate of $260.87.
At its current price, how far is ITW from its average target price?
ITW shares are currently trading -2.41% below this price target.
What were ITW’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.91 versus consensus estimates of $2.52, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.55.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ITW's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.71 and $3.90 for the whole year.
What has ITW's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 0.64% EPS growth for ITW in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 8.63% in the past five years.
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