Illinois Tool Works (ITW) official guidance
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.
See the full Filings Intelligence suiteITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
5 metrics1 new3 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCat least 3%new
As I mentioned, we are now projecting that CBI will exceed 3% for the full year, which is the single biggest catalyst for achieving our enterprise goal of sustained high-quality organic growth of 4% or higher.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC23% – 24%maintained31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
The projected effective tax rate remains unchanged at 23%-24%.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC23% – 24%maintained31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
The projected effective tax rate is 23 to 24 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC23% – 24%maintained31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
The effective tax rate remains unchanged at 23%-24%.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTC23% – 24%maintained31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
The projected effective tax rate is 23 to 24 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC23% – 24%maintained31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
Incorporating our first quarter results and the lower effective tax rate projection for the year of 23%-24%, we are raising our GAAP EPS guidance by $0.10 to a new range of $11.10-$11.50, representing 8% growth at the $11.30 midpoint.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC23% – 24%lowered -2.1%31 bps – 131 bps vs FY2025
The projected effective tax rate is in the range of 23 to 24 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTC23.5% – 24.5%
The projected effective tax rate is 23.5 to 24.5 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
2025-10-25 04:01:36 UTCa similar tax rate to this yearnew
I'd expect a similar tax rate to this year.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2025
2025-10-25 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCat least 100 bps
Enterprise initiatives remain the primary margin driver and are expected to contribute more than 100 basis points.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTCat least 100 bps
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, with enterprise initiatives contributing more than 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTCat least 100 bps
On the bottom line, operating margin guidance is unchanged at 26.5%-27.5%, as enterprise initiatives are expected to contribute more than 100 basis points.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTCat least 100 bps
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, with enterprise initiatives contributing more than 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC100 bpsmaintained
On the bottom line, we continue to expect operating margin to improve by approximately 100 basis points to a range of 26.5%-27.5% as enterprise initiatives contribute approximately 100 basis points.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC100 bpsmaintained
Operating margin is projected to reach a range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, a year-over-year improvement of approximately 100 basis points, driven by an approximate 100-basis point contribution from enterprise initiatives.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTC100 bpsmaintained
This includes 100 basis points contribution from our Enterprise Initiatives, which provides margin expansion that is largely independent of volume.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTC100 bpsnew
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, an improvement of approximately 100 basis points with enterprise initiatives contributing 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC$11.45 – $11.55maintained9.2% – 10.1% vs FY2025
Factoring in our strong third quarter results, we are raising our GAAP EPS guidance by $0.05 to a narrowed range of $11.45 to $11.55, with a new midpoint of $11.50, representing 10% year-over-year growth.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC$11.45 – $11.55raised +0.4%9.2% – 10.1% vs FY2025
ITW is raising its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance by $0.05 at the midpoint to a narrowed range of $11.45 to $11.55 per share, representing 10 percent growth at the midpoint.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC$11.35 – $11.55maintained8.2% – 10.1% vs FY2025
We're raising our GAAP EPS guidance by $0.15 to a range of $11.35-$11.55, with a new midpoint of $11.45, representing 9% year-over-year growth.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTC$11.35 – $11.55raised +1.3%8.2% – 10.1% vs FY2025
ITW is raising its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance by $0.15 to a narrowed range of $11.35 to $11.55 per share, representing 9 percent growth at the midpoint.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC$11.1 – $11.5maintained5.8% – 9.6% vs FY2025
Incorporating our first quarter results and the lower effective tax rate projection for the year of 23%-24%, we are raising our GAAP EPS guidance by $0.10 to a new range of $11.10-$11.50, representing 8% growth at the $11.30 midpoint.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC$11.1 – $11.5raised +0.9%5.8% – 9.6% vs FY2025
ITW is raising its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance by $0.10 to a range of $11.10 to $11.50 per share, representing eight percent growth at the mid-point.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTC$11 – $11.4maintained
We're projecting a GAAP EPS range of $11-$11.40, representing 7% growth at the $11.20 midpoint.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTC$11 – $11.4new
ITW is initiating 2026 guidance including GAAP EPS in the range of $11.00 to $11.40 per share, which represents seven percent earnings growth at the mid-point.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC100%maintained
Free cash flow conversion is projected to be approximately 100% of net income, with full-year share repurchases of approximately $1.5 billion.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC100%
Free cash flow is projected to be approximately 100 percent of net income, and the company expects to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of its own shares.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTCat least 100%
Free cash flow conversion is projected to exceed 100% of net income, with full-year share repurchases of approximately $1.5 billion.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTCat least 100%
Free cash flow is projected to exceed 100 percent of net income, and the company expects to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of its own shares.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTCat least 100%
Finally, we expect free cash flow conversion to exceed 100% of net income, and we are on track to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of our shares in 2026.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTCat least 100%
Free cash flow is projected to exceed 100 percent of net income, and the company expects to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of its own shares.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTCat least 100%
Lastly, we expect free cash flow conversion to net income of greater than 100%, and plan to buy back approximately $1.5 billion of our shares in 2026.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTCat least 100%new
Free cash flow is projected to be greater than 100 percent of net income, and the company plans to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of its own shares.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metricearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCat least 40%
In addition, we are exiting this year with CBI already at 3%+. We would expect another meaningful contribution from our enterprise initiatives and incremental margins in the 40%+ range.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC40% – 45%new
The big drivers from a margin improvement standpoint will continue to be the enterprise initiatives, the new products coming in at higher margins. So like I said earlier, we would be surprised if we don't have incremental margins in that 40%-45% range as we go into 2027.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC32% – 34%new
Yeah, I think what I said in the prepared remarks was that we would expect to return to kind of our typical best-in-class margins in that 32%-34% range.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
On the bottom line, our operating margin guidance remains unchanged at 26.5%-27.5%, and we expect Q4 margins in the mid to high 27s, similar to Q3, which would mark a significant improvement year-over-year.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, with enterprise initiatives contributing more than 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
On the bottom line, operating margin guidance is unchanged at 26.5%-27.5%, as enterprise initiatives are expected to contribute more than 100 basis points.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, with enterprise initiatives contributing more than 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
On the bottom line, we continue to expect operating margin to improve by approximately 100 basis points to a range of 26.5%-27.5% as enterprise initiatives contribute approximately 100 basis points.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained22 bps – 122 bps vs FY2025
Operating margin is projected to reach a range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, a year-over-year improvement of approximately 100 basis points, driven by an approximate 100-basis point contribution from enterprise initiatives.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTC26.5% – 27.5%maintained
In terms of overall profitability, we expect operating margin to improve by approximately 100 basis points to a range of 26.5%-27.5%.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTC26.5% – 27.5%new
Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26.5 to 27.5 percent, an improvement of approximately 100 basis points with enterprise initiatives contributing 100 basis points.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2030+ · ends 2030-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC30%maintained
Our long-term performance framework, 4%+ organic growth and 30% operating margins by 2030, is very much intact and remains well within our reach.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-25 04:01:36 UTC30%new
As we look at 2030 and our 30% goal, that's a goal that's not going to be achieved through structural cost reduction.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2025
2025-10-25 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
3 metrics3 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCmid to high 27snew99 bps – 139 bps vs Q4 FY2025
On the bottom line, our operating margin guidance remains unchanged at 26.5%-27.5%, and we expect Q4 margins in the mid to high 27s, similar to Q3, which would mark a significant improvement year-over-year.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCoperating margin expansionnew
Looking ahead, with North America orders up mid-single digits this quarter, we are now projecting year-over-year organic growth in the low single digits and operating margin expansion in Q4.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTClow single digitsnew1% – 3% vs Q4 FY2025
Looking ahead, with North America orders up mid-single digits this quarter, we are now projecting year-over-year organic growth in the low single digits and operating margin expansion in Q4.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC3% – 4%maintained3% – 4% vs FY2025
As a result, our organic growth projection remains 3%-4% for the full year, despite the Q3 tornado event, which implies organic growth of 5%+ in Q4.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC3% – 4%maintained3% – 4% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company is raising revenue growth guidance to 4.5 to 5.5 percent and reaffirming its organic growth guidance of 3 to 4 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC3% – 4%maintained3% – 4% vs FY2025
Starting with the top line, our organic growth projection is now 3%-4%, up from 1%-3%.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTC3% – 4%raised +75.0%3% – 4% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company is raising revenue growth guidance to a new range of 4 to 5 percent and raising organic growth guidance to 3 to 4 percent, a 1.5 percentage point increase at the midpoint.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC1% – 3%maintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
On the top line, we're maintaining our total revenue growth projection of 2%-4% and organic growth projection of 1%-3%.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC1% – 3%maintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company continues to project revenue growth of two to four percent and organic growth of one to three percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTC1% – 3%maintained1% – 3% vs FY2025
Per our usual process, our total revenue projection of 2%-4% and organic growth projection of 1%-3% is based on current levels of demand, adjusted for typical seasonality.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-03 14:49:25 UTC1% – 3%1% – 3% vs FY2025
The company projects revenue growth of two to four percent and organic growth of one to three percent based on current levels of demand and present foreign exchange rates.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-03 14:48:08 UTCOpen source
2025-10-25 04:01:36 UTCabove-market organic growth again in 2026new
We'd expect some market share gains and the combination of those things leading to, you know, above-market organic growth again in 2026.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2025
2025-10-25 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2030+ · ends 2030-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCat least 4%new
Our long-term performance framework, 4%+ organic growth and 30% operating margins by 2030, is very much intact and remains well within our reach.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCat least 5%new5% vs Q4 FY2025
As a result, our organic growth projection remains 3%-4% for the full year, despite the Q3 tornado event, which implies organic growth of 5%+ in Q4.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
2 metrics2 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCfavorable on an income basisnew
For the full year, we're estimating that price cost will be favorable on an income basis and about neutral to margins in what remains a very dynamic environment.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTCabout neutral to marginsnew
For the full year, we're estimating that price cost will be favorable on an income basis and about neutral to margins in what remains a very dynamic environment.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC10 bps – 20 bpsmaintained
Now, looking ahead to 2027, what we have talked about in the past is still the case, that we expect conditions to normalize here in 2027, which typically is a 10 to 20 basis points tailwind to margins from price cost.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 04:01:36 UTC10 bps – 20 bpsnew10 bps – 20 bps vs FY2026
What we have done historically, maybe that's the best way to answer your question, is we have seen a historical margin improvement from price cost in that 10 basis points-20 basis points improvement, and that's probably what we'd expect as we roll out the plans for next year.
ITW · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC4.5% – 5.5%maintained4.5% – 5.5% vs FY2025
We're raising total revenue growth guidance by 50 basis points to 4.5%-5.5% to account for current foreign exchange rates.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 13:21:14 UTC4.5% – 5.5%raised +11.1%4.5% – 5.5% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company is raising revenue growth guidance to 4.5 to 5.5 percent and reaffirming its organic growth guidance of 3 to 4 percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 13:20:19 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 13:22:05 UTC4% – 5%raised +50.0%4% – 5% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company is raising revenue growth guidance to a new range of 4 to 5 percent and raising organic growth guidance to 3 to 4 percent, a 1.5 percentage point increase at the midpoint.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-28 13:21:11 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 04:01:25 UTC2% – 4%maintained2% – 4% vs FY2025
On the top line, we're maintaining our total revenue growth projection of 2%-4% and organic growth projection of 1%-3%.
ITW · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-01 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-30 13:15:46 UTC2% – 4%maintained2% – 4% vs FY2025
Based on current demand levels and prevailing foreign exchange rates, the company continues to project revenue growth of two to four percent and organic growth of one to three percent.
ITW · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-04-30 13:14:47 UTCOpen source
2026-02-04 05:01:49 UTC2% – 4%new2% – 4% vs FY2025
Per our usual process, our total revenue projection of 2%-4% and organic growth projection of 1%-3% is based on current levels of demand, adjusted for typical seasonality.
ITW · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-04 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 3d
2026-10-27 14:47:14 UTC1% – 2%new
Sequentially, revenues grow 1%-2% from Q3, despite two fewer shipping days in Q4.
ITW · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-27 14:46:00 UTCOpen source