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Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, produces and sells industrial products and equipment. Valued at $77.9 billion by market cap, the company provides industrial fluids and adhesives, tooling for specialty applications, welding products, and quality measurement equipment and systems.
Shares of this global multi-industry manufacturing leader have underperformed the broader market over the past year. ITW has gained 3.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 23%. However, in 2025, ITW stock is up 4.7%, surpassing SPX’s 4% rise on a YTD basis.