Illinois Tool Works Inc: (NYSE: ITW)

$70.80

-0.36 (-0.51%)

Volume 2,636,762

May 22 04:01 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		70.42 - 71.64
	
		52wk Low - High
		49.07 - 71.64
	
		Previous Close
		71.16
	
		Avg. Volume
		2,387,901
	
		Industry
		MACH-GENL INDL
	
		Market Cap
		32.13 B
	
		Div - Yield
		1.52 - 2.14
	
		Beta
		1.16
	
		PE (Forward)
		16.78
	
		Current Year Est.
		4.24
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		-0.91%
	
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                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            16.78
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            2.16
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            4.24
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            1.10
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            1.09
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            -0.91%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            07-23-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            4.05
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            7.75%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. manufactures and markets a variety of products and systems that provide specific, problem-solving solutions for a diverse customer base worldwide. The company's business units are divided into six segments: Engineered Products-North America; Engineered Products-International; Specialty Systems-North America; Specialty Systems-International; Consumer Products; and Leasing and Investments.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	1.10	1.13	4.24	4.69
Number of Estimates	13	14	15	15
Low Estimate	1.07	1.08	4.15	4.30
High Estimate	1.14	1.18	4.30	NA
Year Ago EPS	1.11	1.09	4.09	4.24
EPS Growth	-1.11%	3.67%	3.70%	10.52%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
ILL TOOL WORKS	ITW	71.16
GRACO INC	GGG	63.10
TRI-TECH HOLDNG	TRIT	1.36
ALTRA HOLDINGS	AIMC	28.64
BROADWIND ENRGY	BWEN	4.83
COLFAX CORP	CFX	49.75
DXP ENTERPRISES	DXPE	60.11
MIDDLEBY CORP	MIDD	168.77
SUN HYDRAULICS	SNHY	32.81
BABCOCK&WILCOX	BWC	30.02

Sector:Industrial Products>> Industry:MACH-GENL INDL

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

Illinois Tool Divests Forkardt

May 10, 2013

Lincoln Electric's 1Q Earnings Beat

Apr 23, 2013

Illinois Tool Works In-Line with Est

Apr 23, 2013

ITW: Strategic Review of Packaging

Feb 20, 2013

Lincoln Electric Ends 2012 on a High

Feb 19, 2013

Illinois Tool Remains Neutral Rated

Feb 05, 2013

ITW's 4Q Lags Est, Revs Down

Jan 29, 2013

Machinery Industry Stock Outlook - Jan 2013

Jan 24, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	4.05
Sales	17,924
Net Income	2,738
Price/Earnings	17.57
Price/Book	3.13
Price/Cash Flow	12.92
Price/Sales	1.85

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News

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Showing Bullish Technicals With Support At $70.06 - Freshbrewedmedia

May 21, 2013

Why You Should Hold Off on This Stock for Now - TheMotleyFool

May 21, 2013

A Quick Look at the Diversified Machinery Sector - TheMotleyFool

May 20, 2013

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $71.06 - Financial News Network Online - Pivot Alerts

May 20, 2013

Recent 52-Week High Exceeded in Shares of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) - Financial News Netwfork Online - 52-Week High-Lows

May 20, 2013

5 Dividend Stocks That Want to Pay You More - TheStreet.com

May 17, 2013

Illinois Tool Works Looks to Continue to Trade Above its Annual-High Share Price Today - Financial News Netwfork Online - 52-Week High-Lows

May 17, 2013

3 Inconspicuous Stocks Dividend Investors Love - TheMotleyFool

May 15, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.08
ABR (Last Week)	2.08
# of recs in ABR	17
Average Target Price	69.64
Industry Rank by ABR	196 out of 265
Rank in Industry	9 out of 38

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Day Low - High	70.42 - 71.64
52wk Low - High	49.07 - 71.64
Previous Close	71.16
Avg. Volume	2,387,901
Industry	MACH-GENL INDL
Market Cap	32.13 B
Div - Yield	1.52 - 2.14
Beta	1.16
PE (Forward)	16.78
Current Year Est.	4.24
Quarterly Earnings ESP	-0.91%

PE (Forward)	16.78
PEG Ratio	2.16
Current Year Est.	4.24
Current Quarter Estimate	1.10
Most Accurate Estimate	1.09
Earnings ESP	-0.91%
Next Earnings Report Date	07-23-2013
EPS Last Year	4.05
Expected Earnings Growth	7.75%

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Illinois Tool Works Inc: (NYSE: ITW)

$70.80

-0.36 (-0.51%)

Volume 2,636,762

May 22 04:01 PM ET

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Sector:Industrial Products>> Industry:MACH-GENL INDL

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