Illinois Tool Works Stock Forecast
NYSE: ITWIndustrialsIndustrial Machinery/ComponentsUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 1:39 PM ET
ITW analyst consensus
Consensus (16 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$299.79+13.62%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 11
- Sell 3
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 16 Wall Street analysts covering Illinois Tool Works (2026-10-08), 2 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 3 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $299.79, with a high estimate of $350.00 and a low estimate of $249.00. The average target implies upside of 13.6% from the current price of $263.85.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 40.6%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for ITW.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 6% |
| Buy | 1 | 6% |
| Hold | 11 | 69% |
| Sell | 3 | 19% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-08.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $249.00 | -5.63% |
| Average target | $299.79 | +13.62% |
| High target | $350.00 | +32.65% |