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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Beat Q3 Earnings & Revenues
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) is a worldwide manufacturer of highly engineered products and specialty systems. The company’s diversified range of industrial products and equipment are sold in 57 countries. It currently has a $41.1 billion market capitalization.
Despite a long-term growth potential, this industrial tool maker faces risks from global uncertainties, industry rivalry, adverse foreign currency movements and depressed industrial activities. Investors are eagerly waiting for the company’s latest earnings report.
Illinois Tool Works recorded better-than-expected results in the four trailing quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 2.63%. The earnings estimate for the third-quarter 2016 remained stable over the last 60 days.
Currently, Illinois Tool Works has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but that could definitely change after the release of third-quarter 2016 earnings report. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: Illinois Tool Works’ earnings came in at $1.50 per share in third-quarter of 2016. The bottom line result surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49 per share.
Revenue: Revenues marginally surpassed. Illinois Tool Works generated revenues of $3.50 billion, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.49 billion.
Key Stats to Note: Illinois Tool Works’ operating margin in the third quarter grew 40 basis points (bps) year over year to 23.1%. Enterprise initiatives added 120 bps to operating margin growth. The company increased its 2016 earnings guidance to $5.56−$5.66 per share from $5.50−$5.70 expected earlier. Organic revenue growth is expected to be within 1−2% range.
Stock Price: Illinois Tool Works shares were up 0.56% ahead of the report.
Check back our full write up on this ITW earnings report later!
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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Beat Q3 Earnings & Revenues
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) is a worldwide manufacturer of highly engineered products and specialty systems. The company’s diversified range of industrial products and equipment are sold in 57 countries. It currently has a $41.1 billion market capitalization.
Despite a long-term growth potential, this industrial tool maker faces risks from global uncertainties, industry rivalry, adverse foreign currency movements and depressed industrial activities. Investors are eagerly waiting for the company’s latest earnings report.
Illinois Tool Works recorded better-than-expected results in the four trailing quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 2.63%. The earnings estimate for the third-quarter 2016 remained stable over the last 60 days.
ILL TOOL WORKS Price and EPS Surprise
ILL TOOL WORKS Price and EPS Surprise | ILL TOOL WORKS Quote
Currently, Illinois Tool Works has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but that could definitely change after the release of third-quarter 2016 earnings report. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: Illinois Tool Works’ earnings came in at $1.50 per share in third-quarter of 2016. The bottom line result surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49 per share.
Revenue: Revenues marginally surpassed. Illinois Tool Works generated revenues of $3.50 billion, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.49 billion.
Key Stats to Note: Illinois Tool Works’ operating margin in the third quarter grew 40 basis points (bps) year over year to 23.1%. Enterprise initiatives added 120 bps to operating margin growth. The company increased its 2016 earnings guidance to $5.56−$5.66 per share from $5.50−$5.70 expected earlier. Organic revenue growth is expected to be within 1−2% range.
Stock Price: Illinois Tool Works shares were up 0.56% ahead of the report.
Check back our full write up on this ITW earnings report later!
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