Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
Industrials ยท General Industrial Machinery & Equipment
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 13, 1973. SentiSense covers Illinois Tool Works Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is General Industrial Machinery & Equipment. Christopher A. O'Herlihy is its chief executive officer. The company reports 43,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.itw.com.
About Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,948 institutions reported holding ITW, with 241.6 million shares worth $65.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Briar Hall Management and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares, 2 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Illinois Tool Works Inc. do?
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs.
What sector is ITW in?
SentiSense classifies Illinois Tool Works Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is General Industrial Machinery & Equipment.
Where does ITW stock trade?
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 13, 1973.
Who is the CEO of Illinois Tool Works Inc.?
Christopher A. O'Herlihy is the chief executive officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc..