Fintel reports that on November 18, 2025, B of A Securities upgraded their outlook for Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) from Underperform to Neutral.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 8.37% Upside
As of November 17, 2025, the average one-year price target for Illinois Tool Works is $261.62/share. The forecasts range from a low of $218.49 to a high of $288.75. The average price target represents an increase of 8.37% from its latest reported closing price of $241.41 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Illinois Tool Works is 18,090MM, an increase of 13.90%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.33.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 2,614 funds or institutions reporting positions in Illinois Tool Works. This is an increase of 29 owner(s) or 1.12% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ITW is 0.25%, an increase of 2.50%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 1.12% to 265,908K shares. 
The put/call ratio of ITW is 0.27, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Briar Hall Management holds 25,839K shares representing 8.91% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance holds 21,030K shares representing 7.25% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Northern Trust holds 11,946K shares representing 4.12% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,993K shares , representing a decrease of 0.40%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ITW by 77.75% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 8,946K shares representing 3.08% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,805K shares , representing an increase of 1.58%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ITW by 9.63% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 7,569K shares representing 2.61% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,422K shares , representing an increase of 1.94%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ITW by 9.68% over the last quarter.
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