ITW is a high-quality compounder but exposed to auto OEM volumes and European industrial weakness. The 80/20 operating model delivers margin resilience, but organic growth remains anemic at 1-3%. Limited explicit geopolitical catalysts; share-buyback support remains primary driver.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing moderate signals.
πΊπΈUnited States60NEUTRALView United States risk detail βπIndustrials27WATCH| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Ξ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corporation | 32 | +3% | β6% | NEUTRAL |
| CARR | Carrier Global Corporation | 32 | +10% | β6% | EARLY |
| EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | 32 | +6% | β6% | EARLY |
| PH | Parker Hannifin Corporation | 32 | +9% | β6% | EARLY |
| UPS | United Parcel Service, Inc. | 32 | -10% | β6% | AVOID |
| HON | Honeywell International Inc. | 32 | +8% | β6% | EARLY |
| ERJ | Embraer SA | 32 | +13% | β6% | EARLY |
Investors who hold ITW may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
ITW Q1 2026 organic revenue flat; Auto OEM segment down 3%
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures
| Politician | Party | Type | Amount | Trade Date | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley M Capito | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Feb 24, 26 | -13.3% | |
| Shelley M Capito | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Jan 17, 25 | -1.9% | |
| C. Scott FranklinFL | R | Buy | Unknown amount | Sep 25, 24 | -1.8% |
| John JamesMI | R | Buy | Unknown amount | Sep 6, 24 | +5.9% |
| John JamesMI | R | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Nov 10, 23 | +1.9% |
| Thomas H Tuberville | Sell | $1kβ$15k | May 3, 24 | +10.4% |