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 elevated risk signals.
πΊπΈUnited States82EXITView United States risk detail βπIndustrials29WATCH| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Ξ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM | Waste Management, Inc. | 36 | +3% | β6% | NEUTRAL |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corporation | 36 | +3% | β6% | NEUTRAL |
| HON | Honeywell International Inc. | 33 | +8% | β6% | EARLY |
| PH | Parker Hannifin Corporation | 33 | +9% | β6% | EARLY |
| ETN | Eaton Corporation plc | 33 | +16% | β6% | EARLY |
| OTIS | Otis Worldwide Corporation | 33 | +7% | β6% | NEUTRAL |
| UNP | Union Pacific Corporation | 33 | +7% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dean Dr McCormickGA | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Jul 30, 26 | ||
| 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% |