• Goldman Sachs set a price target of $253 for NYSE:ITW, indicating a potential downside, while the stock was trading at $278.91.
• ITW's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 7% to $2.72, surpassing estimates, with revenues reaching $4.09 billion, a 4% increase.
• The company projects EPS for 2026 to be between $11.00 and $11.40, anticipating a 24% growth in revenue and plans for $1.5 billion in share buybacks.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is a global manufacturer of industrial products and equipment, operating in various segments, including automotive, food equipment, and construction products. Competing with industrial giants like 3M and Honeywell, ITW has recently been the subject of a price target set by Goldman Sachs at $253, while the stock was trading at $278.91, indicating a potential downside of about -9.29%.

Despite this price target, ITW has shown strong financial performance. In the fourth quarter of 2025, ITW's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 7% to $2.72, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68. The company's revenues reached $4.09 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year, driven by favorable foreign currency translation and strategic acquisitions.

ITW's operating margins improved to 26.5%, thanks to enterprise initiatives. Looking ahead, the company projects EPS for 2026 to be between $11.00 and $11.40. ITW also anticipates a 24% growth in revenue and plans to execute $1.5 billion in share buybacks, reflecting confidence in its financial health.

In 2025, ITW reported net revenues of $16 billion, a 0.9% increase from the previous year. However, adjusted earnings per share decreased by 10.4% to $10.49. The stock is currently priced at $278.91, reflecting a 5.56% increase with a change of $14.70. The stock has fluctuated between $263.46 and $282.88 today, with a 52-week high of $282.88 and a low of $214.66.

ITW's market capitalization stands at approximately $81.3 billion, with a trading volume of 3,188,697 shares today. Despite the price target set by Goldman Sachs, ITW's strong financial performance and strategic initiatives suggest a positive outlook for the company.