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Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) reported Q3 2025 results: revenue $4.1B (up 2%, organic +1%), GAAP EPS $2.81, and a record operating margin 27.4% (up 90 bps) as enterprise initiatives added 140 bps. Free cash flow was $904M, up 15% with 110% conversion to net income. The company repurchased $375M of stock in the quarter and raised the dividend 7% to an annualized $6.44 (62nd consecutive increase). ITW narrowed full‑year GAAP EPS guidance to $10.40–$10.50, projects revenue growth of 1–3% (organic flat–2%), operating margin of 26–27%, free cash flow ~100% of net income, and plans ~$1.5B in share repurchases for 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre 2025: ricavi 4,1 miliardi di dollari (+2%, organico +1%), EPS GAAP 2,81 USD, e un margine operativo record 27,4% (+90 punti base) grazie alle iniziative aziendali che hanno aggiunto 140 punti base. Il free cash flow è stato 904 milioni di USD, in crescita del 15% con una conversione al 110% in utile netto. L’azienda ha riacquistato 375 milioni di USD di azioni nel trimestre e ha aumentato il dividendo del 7% a un annualizzato di 6,44 USD (62ª crescita consecutiva). ITW ha ridotto la guidance per l’intero anno sull’EPS GAAP a 10,40–10,50 USD, prevede una crescita dei ricavi 1–3% (organico invariato–2%), margine operativo 26–27%, free cash flow circa il 100% dell’utile netto, e piani di riacquisto azioni per circa 1,5 miliardi di USD nel 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) informó los resultados del 3T 2025: ingresos de 4,1 mil millones de USD (+2%, orgánico +1%), EPS GAAP 2,81 USD, y un margen operativo récord del 27,4% (+90 pb) gracias a iniciativas empresariales que añadieron 140 pb. El flujo de caja libre fue de 904 millones de USD, un aumento del 15% con una conversión del 110% a ingreso neto. La compañía recompró 375 millones de USD en acciones durante el trimestre y subió el dividendo un 7% a una cifra anualizada de 6,44 USD (62ª subida consecutiva). ITW redujo la guía de EPS GAAP para todo el año a 10,40–10,50 USD, proyecta un crecimiento de ingresos de 1–3% (orgánico plano–2%), margen operativo de 26–27%, flujo de caja libre ~100% del ingreso neto, y planes de recompra de aproximadamente 1,5 mil millones de USD para 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) 2025년 3분기 실적 발표: 매출 41억 달러 (+2%, 유기적 +1%), GAAP EPS 2.81 달러, 사상 최대의 영업이익률 27.4% (+90bp)로, 기업 이니셔티브가 140bp를 기여. 자유현금흐름은 9.04억 달러, 15% 증가 및 순이익으로의 전환률 110%. 분기는 주식 3.75억 달러를 재매입했고 배당금을 7% 올려 연간화된 6.44 달러로, 62번째 연속 증가. ITW는 연간 GAAP EPS 가이던스를 10.40–10.50 달러로 축소하고, 매출 성장률을 1–3%로 전망(유기적은 0~2% 수준으로 보정), 영업이익률 26–27%, 자유현금흐름은 순이익의 약 100%, 2025년 주식재매입 약 15억 달러를 계획.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) a publié les résultats du T3 2025 : chiffre d’affaires 4,1 milliards de dollars (+2%, organique +1%), EPS GAAP 2,81 USD, et une marge opérationnelle record de 27,4% (+90 points de base) grâce à des initiatives d’entreprise ayant ajouté 140 points de base. Le flux de trésorerie disponible était de 904 millions de dollars, en hausse de 15% avec une conversion à 110% en résultat net. L’entreprise a procédé à un rachat d’actions pour 375 millions de dollars au cours du trimestre et a relevé le dividende de 7% pour atteindre une annuité de 6,44 USD (62e augmentation consécutive). ITW a resserré les prévisions annuelles de l’EPS GAAP à 10,40–10,50 USD, prévoit une croissance du chiffre d’affaires de 1–3% (organique stable–2%), une marge opérationnelle de 26–27%, un flux de trésorerie disponible équivalant à environ 100% de l’utile net, et prévoit environ 1,5 milliard de dollars de rachats d’actions pour 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) meldete die Ergebnisse für Q3 2025: Umsatz 4,1 Mrd. USD (+2%, organisch +1%), GAAP EPS 2,81 USD, und eine Rekord-operative Marge von 27,4% (+90 Basispunkte), da Unternehmensinitiativen weitere 140 Basispunkte brachten. Der freie Cashflow betrug 904 Mio. USD, ein Anstieg von 15% bei einer 110%-igen Umwandlung in Nettoergebnis. Das Unternehmen kaufte 375 Mio. USD an Aktien im Quartal zurück und erhöhte die Dividende um 7% auf eine jährliche Rate von 6,44 USD (62. aufeinanderfolgende Erhöhung). ITW hat die Jahresprognose für GAAP-EPS auf 10,40–10,50 USD eingeengt, erwartet ein Umsatzwachstum von 1–3% (organisch flach–2%), eine operative Marge von 26–27%, freien Cashflow ca. 100% des Nettoergebnisses und plant ~1,5 Mrd. USD an Aktienrückkäufen für 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) أَصدَرت نتائج الربع الثالث لعام 2025: الإيرادات 4.1 مليار دولار (+2%, النسبة العضوية +1%)، EPS GAAP 2.81 دولار، وهو هامش تشغيلي قياسي قدره 27.4% (+90 نقطة أساس) مع مساهمة مبادرات المؤسسة بـ 140 نقطة أساس. كان التدفق النقدي الحر 904 ملايين دولار، بارتفاع 15% مع تحويله إلى صافي الدخل بنسبة 110%. قامت الشركة بإعادة شراء أسهم بقيمة 375 مليون دولار في الربع وزادت توزيعاتها 7% إلى 6.44 دولارًا سنويًا (الزيادة التاسعة والستون). قامت ITW بتضييق توجيهات EPS GAAP للسنة الكاملة إلى 10.40–10.50 دولار، وتتوقع نمو الإيرادات بـ 1–3% (عضوي ثابت–2%), وهوامش ربح تشغيلي 26–27%، وتدفق نقدي حر يقارب 100% من صافي الدخل، وتخطط لإعادة شراء أسهم بحوالي 1.5 مليار دولار في 2025.

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) 披露了2025年第三季度业绩:收入41亿美元(增长2%,其中有机增长+1%),GAAP 每股收益 2.81 美元,创纪录的营业利润率 27.4%(提升90个基点),企业举措贡献了140个基点。自由现金流为9.04亿美元,增长5年15%,净利润的转化率为110%。公司在本季度回购股票3.75亿美元,将股息上调7%至年度化的6.44美元(第62次连续上调)。ITW将全年 GAAP EPS 指引收窄至10.40–10.50美元,预计收入增长为1–3%(有机为持平至-2%),经营利润率为26–27%,自由现金流约为净利润的100%,并计划在2025年进行约15亿美元的股票回购。

Positive
  • Free cash flow up 15% to $904M
  • Record operating margin of 27.4%
  • Repurchase program: $375M repurchased this quarter
  • Planned share repurchases of approximately $1.5B for 2025
  • Dividend raised 7% to $6.44 annualized (62nd consecutive increase)
Negative
  • Organic revenue growth only 1% in Q3
  • Product line simplification reduced revenue by 1% in Q3
  • Guidance implies modest full‑year growth: 1–3% revenue and flat–2% organic

Insights

ITW delivered modest top-line growth, record margins, stronger cash generation, and tightened guidance — overall a constructive quarter.

Illinois Tool Works reported $4.1 billion revenue, up 2%, with organic growth of 1%, and GAAP EPS of $2.81 (up 6% excluding a prior-year divestiture gain). Operating income rose to $1.1 billion and operating margin hit a record 27.4%, a 90 basis-point improvement driven by enterprise initiatives contributing 140 basis points. Free cash flow improved 15% to $904 million, with conversion at 110% of net income, while the company repurchased $375 million of shares and increased the annualized dividend to $6.44.

The business mechanism is clear: modest organic demand supported by pricing, currency, and cost actions produced margin expansion and strong cash conversion. Key dependencies and risks disclosed include sensitivity to tariffs, foreign exchange, and the assumptions behind forward-looking free cash flow conversion where management noted reconciliation constraints and material uncertainty. Watch the narrowed full-year GAAP EPS range of $10.40 to $10.50, the projected operating margin range of 26 to 27%, planned share repurchases of about $1.5 billion, and the projected effective tax rate near 23% through the remainder of 2025 for confirmation of the current momentum.

  • Revenue of $4.1 billion, an increase of 2% with organic growth of 1%
  • Record operating margin of 27.4%, an expansion of 90 bps as enterprise initiatives contributed 140 bps
  • GAAP EPS of $2.81, an increase of 6% excluding prior year divestiture gain
  • Operating cash flow of $1 billion; free cash flow of $0.9 billion, an increase of 15%
  • Narrowing full year GAAP EPS guidance range to $10.40 to $10.50 per share

GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today reported its third quarter 2025 results.

"The ITW team concluded the third quarter with solid operational and financial execution, delivering EPS of $2.81, which grew six percent year-over-year excluding the divestiture gain, alongside record operating margin of 27.4 percent, and a 15 percent increase in free cash flow. This outcome underscores the fundamental strength of the ITW Business Model, the inherent resilience of our diversified portfolio, and the high-quality execution demonstrated by our colleagues worldwide," said Christopher A. O’Herlihy, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"We are very pleased with the significant strategic progress made throughout the year, especially how our focus on excellence in Customer-Back Innovation is enabling consistent above-market organic growth. As we head into the final quarter, we are narrowing our full year EPS guidance range, and remain committed to delivering high-quality, differentiated performance in any economic environment."

Third Quarter 2025 Results
Third quarter revenue of $4.1 billion increased by two percent as organic revenue grew one percent. Foreign currency translation impact increased revenue by two percent and product line simplification reduced revenue by one percent.

GAAP EPS of $2.81 increased six percent excluding a divestiture gain of $1.26 in the prior year quarter. Operating income of $1.1 billion increased six percent. Operating margin improved 90 basis points to 27.4 percent as enterprise initiatives contributed 140 basis points, and six of seven segments expanded margins. Operating cash flow was $1.0 billion, and free cash flow increased 15 percent to $904 million with a conversion rate of 110 percent to net income. During the quarter, the company repurchased $375 million of its own shares and raised its dividend seven percent, bringing the annualized payout to $6.44 per share. This increase marks the 62nd consecutive year of dividend increases. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 21.8 percent.

2025 Guidance

ITW is narrowing its full year 2025 GAAP EPS guidance range to $10.40 to $10.50. The company is projecting overall revenue growth of one to three percent, which incorporates organic growth of flat to two percent. This outlook accounts for the current demand environment, adjusted for ongoing pricing and supply chain actions intended to effectively offset tariff cost impacts and for current foreign exchange rates. Operating margin is projected to be in the range of 26 to 27 percent with a projected contribution of 125 basis points or more from enterprise initiatives. Free cash flow is expected to be approximately 100 percent of net income, and the company plans to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion of its own shares. The projected effective tax rate is approximately 23 percent.

Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the attached supplemental reconciliation schedule. The estimated guidance of free cash flow to net income conversion rate is based on assumptions that are difficult to predict, and estimated guidance for the most directly comparable GAAP measure and a reconciliation of this forward-looking estimate to its most directly comparable GAAP estimate have been omitted due to the unreasonable efforts required in connection with such a reconciliation and the lack of reliable forward-looking cash flow information. For the same reasons, the company is unable to address the potential significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Forward-looking Statements
This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the potential impact of tariffs, the Company’s projected pricing actions, the impact of enterprise initiatives, future financial and operating performance, free cash flow and free cash flow to net income conversion rate, organic and total revenue, operating and incremental margin, price/cost impact, statements regarding diluted earnings per share, after-tax return on invested capital, effective tax rates, exchange rates, expected timing and amount of share repurchases, end market economic and regulatory conditions, and the Company’s 2025 guidance. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Important risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include those that are detailed in ITW’s Form 10-K for 2024 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenue of $15.9 billion in 2024. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 44,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com.


ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
    
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
In millions except per share amounts 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Operating Revenue$4,059  $3,966  $11,951  $11,966 
Cost of revenue 2,253   2,230   6,685   6,637 
Selling, administrative, and research and development expenses 676   658   2,075   2,020 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets 18   26   60   76 
Operating Income 1,112   1,052   3,131   3,233 
Interest expense (75)  (69)  (217)  (215)
Other income (expense) 12   379   28   421 
Income Before Taxes 1,049   1,362   2,942   3,439 
Income Taxes 228   202   666   701 
Net Income$821  $1,160  $2,276  $2,738 
        
Net Income Per Share:       
Basic$2.82  $3.92  $7.79  $9.20 
Diluted$2.81  $3.91  $7.77  $9.17 
        
Cash Dividends Per Share:       
Paid$1.50  $1.40  $4.50  $4.20 
Declared$1.61  $1.50  $4.61  $4.30 
        
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding During the Period:       
Average 290.8   296.1   292.2   297.6 
Average assuming dilution 291.7   297.0   293.0   298.5 



ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
    
In millionsSeptember 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
Assets   
Current Assets:   
Cash and equivalents$924  $948 
Trade receivables 3,255   2,991 
Inventories 1,725   1,605 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 416   312 
Total current assets 6,320   5,856 
    
Net plant and equipment 2,203   2,036 
Goodwill 5,028   4,839 
Intangible assets 540   592 
Deferred income taxes 573   369 
Other assets 1,471   1,375 
 $16,135  $15,067 
    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
Current Liabilities:   
Short-term debt$1,267  $1,555 
Accounts payable 608   519 
Accrued expenses 1,567   1,576 
Cash dividends payable 467   441 
Income taxes payable 223   217 
Total current liabilities 4,132   4,308 
    
Noncurrent Liabilities:   
Long-term debt 7,675   6,308 
Deferred income taxes 149   119 
Other liabilities 970   1,015 
Total noncurrent liabilities 8,794   7,442 
    
Stockholders' Equity:   
Common stock 6   6 
Additional paid-in-capital 1,751   1,669 
Retained earnings 29,825   28,893 
Common stock held in treasury (26,498)  (25,375)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,876)  (1,877)
Noncontrolling interest 1   1 
Total stockholders' equity 3,209   3,317 
 $16,135  $15,067 



ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)


Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
Dollars in millionsTotal
Revenue
Operating
Income
Operating
Margin
Automotive OEM$830 $182 21.8%
Food Equipment 694  202 29.2%
Test & Measurement and Electronics 698  177 25.4%
Welding 477  156 32.6%
Polymers & Fluids 441  126 28.5%
Construction Products 473  149 31.6%
Specialty Products 452  146 32.3%
Intersegment (6)  %
Total Segments 4,059  1,138 28.0%
Unallocated   (26)%
Total Company$4,059 $1,112 27.4%


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Dollars in millionsTotal
Revenue
Operating
Income
Operating
Margin
Automotive OEM$2,461 $513 20.8%
Food Equipment 2,001  557 27.8%
Test & Measurement and Electronics 2,036  473 23.2%
Welding 1,428  468 32.8%
Polymers & Fluids 1,308  361 27.6%
Construction Products 1,389  424 30.6%
Specialty Products 1,342  429 32.0%
Intersegment (14)  %
Total Segments 11,951  3,225 27.0%
Unallocated   (94)%
Total Company$11,951 $3,131 26.2%



ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)


Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024 Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Operating RevenueAutomotive
OEM
Food
Equipment
Test &
Measurement
and
Electronics
WeldingPolymers &
Fluids
Construction
Products
Specialty
Products
Total ITW
Organic5.0%0.7%(1.4)%2.8%(3.1)%(2.3)%1.6%0.7%
Acquisitions/
Divestitures
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Translation2.3%1.8%1.7%0.5%1.3%0.9%1.7%1.6%
Operating Revenue7.3%2.5%0.3%3.3%(1.8)%
(1.4)%
3.3%2.3%


Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024 Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Change in Operating MarginAutomotive
OEM
Food
Equipment
Test &
Measurement
and
Electronics
WeldingPolymers &
Fluids
Construction
Products
Specialty
Products
Total ITW
Operating Leverage90 bps10 bps(30) bps50 bps(60) bps(40) bps20 bps20 bps
Changes in Variable Margin & OH Costs170 bps50 bps60 bps10 bps120 bps190 bps100 bps80 bps
Total Organic260 bps60 bps30 bps60 bps60 bps150 bps120 bps100 bps
Acquisitions/
Divestitures
Restructuring/Other(20) bps20 bps(60) bps(30) bps(10) bps(10) bps
Total Operating Margin Change240 bps80 bps(30) bps30 bps60 bps140 bps120 bps90 bps
         
Total Operating Margin % *21.8%29.2%25.4%32.6%28.5%31.6%32.3%27.4%
         
* Includes unfavorable operating margin impact of amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets 30 bps 130 bps 10 bps 140 bps 10 bps 20 bps 50 bps **
** Amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets had an unfavorable impact of ($0.05) on GAAP earnings per share for the third quarter of 2025.



ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)


YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024 Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Operating RevenueAutomotive
OEM
Food
Equipment
Test &
Measurement
and
Electronics
WeldingPolymers &
Fluids
Construction
Products
Specialty
Products
Total ITW
Organic2.0%0.9%(2.5)%1.9%(1.8)%(5.6)%0.9%(0.4)%
Acquisitions/
Divestitures
%%%%%%%%
Translation0.4%0.4%0.9%(0.2)%(0.2)%%0.2%0.3%
Operating Revenue2.4%1.3%(1.6)%1.7%(2.0)%(5.6)%1.1%(0.1)%


YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024 Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Change in Operating MarginAutomotive OEMFood
Equipment
Test & Measurement and
Electronics
WeldingPolymers &
Fluids
Construction
Products
Specialty
Products
Total ITW
Operating Leverage40 bps20 bps(80) bps30 bps(30) bps(110) bps20 bps(10) bps
Changes in Variable Margin & OH Costs110 bps30 bps30 bps(20) bps60 bps160 bps90 bps(60) bps
Total Organic150 bps50 bps(50) bps10 bps30 bps50 bps110 bps(70) bps
Acquisitions/
Divestitures
(10) bps
Restructuring/Other(20) bps10 bps(40) bps10 bps50 bps(10) bps
Total Operating Margin Change130 bps60 bps(100) bps20 bps30 bps100 bps110 bps(80) bps
         
Total Operating Margin % *20.8%27.8%23.2%32.8%27.6%30.6%32.0%26.2%
         
* Includes unfavorable operating margin impact of amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets30 bps20 bps140 bps150 bps10 bps10 bps50 bps **
** Amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets had an unfavorable impact of ($0.16) on GAAP earnings per share for the first nine months of 2025.



ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
AFTER-TAX RETURN ON AVERAGE INVESTED CAPITAL (UNAUDITED)
    
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
Dollars in millions 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Numerator:       
Net Income$821  $1,160  $2,276  $2,738 
Net discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2025 (27)     (27)   
Discrete tax benefit related to the first quarter 2025       (21)   
Net discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2024    (121)     (121)
Interest expense, net of tax(1) 57   53   165   164 
Other (income) expense, net of tax(1) (10)  (288)  (22)  (320)
Operating income after taxes$841  $804  $2,371  $2,461 
        
Denominator:       
Invested capital:       
Cash and equivalents$924  $947  $924  $947 
Trade receivables 3,255   3,226   3,255   3,226 
Inventories 1,725   1,817   1,725   1,817 
Net plant and equipment 2,203   2,071   2,203   2,071 
Goodwill and intangible assets 5,568   5,597   5,568   5,597 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,175)  (2,211)  (2,175)  (2,211)
Debt (8,942)  (8,346)  (8,942)  (8,346)
Other, net 651   291   651   291 
Total net assets (stockholders' equity) 3,209   3,392   3,209   3,392 
Cash and equivalents (924)  (947)  (924)  (947)
Debt 8,942   8,346   8,942   8,346 
Total invested capital$11,227  $10,791  $11,227  $10,791 
        
Average invested capital(2)$11,293  $10,682  $10,863  $10,466 
        
Net income to average invested capital(3) 29.1%  43.4%  27.9%  34.9%
After-tax return on average invested capital(3) 29.8%  30.0%  29.1%  31.3%
                

(1)  Effective tax rate used for interest expense and other (income) expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 24.3% and 23.7%, respectively. Effective tax rate used for interest expense and other (income) expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 24.3% and 23.9%, respectively.

(2)  Average invested capital is calculated using the total invested capital balances at the start of the period and at the end of each quarter within each of the periods presented.

(3)  Returns for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were converted to an annual rate by multiplying the calculated return by 4. Returns for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were converted to an annual rate by dividing the calculated return by 3 and multiplying it by 4.

A reconciliation of the tax rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025, excluding the third quarter 2025 net discrete tax benefit of $27 million, which included a favorable discrete tax benefit of $43 million related to the estimated U.S. federal tax liability for 2024, partially offset by a $16 million discrete tax expense related primarily to the resolution of a foreign tax audit, and excluding the first quarter 2025 discrete tax benefit of $21 million related to the reversal of a valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards, is as follows:

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025
Dollars in millionsIncome Taxes Tax Rate Income Taxes Tax Rate
As reported$228 21.8% $666 22.7%
Net Discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2025 27 2.5%  27 0.9%
Discrete tax benefit related to the first quarter 2025  %  21 0.7%
As adjusted$255 24.3% $714 24.3%
            

After-tax ROIC for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included 110 basis points of favorable impact related to the cumulative effect of the change from the LIFO method of accounting to the FIFO method for certain U.S. businesses ($117 million pre-tax, or $88 million after-tax) in the first quarter of 2024.

A reconciliation of the tax rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, excluding the third quarter 2024 net discrete tax benefit of $121 million, which included favorable discrete tax benefits of $107 million related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards upon the sale of Wilsonart and $87 million related to a reorganization of the Company's intellectual property, partially offset by a $73 million discrete tax expense related to the remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits associated with various intercompany transactions, is as follows:

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2024
Dollars in millionsIncome Taxes Tax Rate Income Taxes Tax Rate
As reported$202 14.9% $701 20.4%
Net discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2024 121 8.8%  121 3.5%
As adjusted$323 23.7% $822 23.9%



AFTER-TAX RETURN ON AVERAGE INVESTED CAPITAL (UNAUDITED)
  
 Twelve Months Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, 2024
Numerator: 
Net income$3,488 
Net discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2024 (121)
Interest expense, net of tax(1) 215 
Other (income) expense, net of tax(1) (336)
Operating income after taxes$3,246 
  
Denominator: 
Invested capital: 
Cash and equivalents$948 
Trade receivables 2,991 
Inventories 1,605 
Net plant and equipment 2,036 
Goodwill and intangible assets 5,431 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,095)
Debt (7,863)
Other, net 264 
Total net assets (stockholders' equity) 3,317 
Cash and equivalents (948)
Debt 7,863 
Total invested capital$10,232 
  
Average invested capital(2)$10,419 
  
Net income to average invested capital 33.5%
After-tax return on average invested capital 31.2%
    

(1)  Effective tax rate used for interest expense and other (income) expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 23.8%.

(2)  Average invested capital is calculated using the total invested capital balances at the start of the period and at the end of each quarter within the period presented.

A reconciliation of the 2024 effective tax rate excluding the third quarter 2024 net discrete tax benefit of $121 million, which included favorable discrete tax benefits of $107 million related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards upon the sale of Wilsonart and $87 million related to a reorganization of the Company's intellectual property, partially offset by a $73 million discrete tax expense related to the remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits associated with various intercompany transactions, is as follows:

 Twelve Months Ended
 December 31, 2024
Dollars in millionsIncome Taxes Tax Rate
As reported$934 21.1%
Net discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2024 121 2.7%
As adjusted$1,055 23.8%



FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
      
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, December 31,
Dollars in millions 2025   2024   2025   2024   2024 
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,021  $891  $2,163  $2,167  $3,281 
Less: Additions to plant and equipment (117)  (108)  (314)  (319)  (437)
Free cash flow$904  $783  $1,849  $1,848  $2,844 
          
Net income$821  $1,160  $2,276  $2,738  $3,488 
          
Net cash provided by operating activities to net income conversion rate 124%  77%  95%  79%  94%
Free cash flow to net income conversion rate 110%  68%(1)  81%  67%  82%(2)
                    

(1)  Excluding the $363 million pre-tax gain on the sale of noncontrolling interest in Wilsonart and related taxes, and a discrete tax benefit of $87 million related to a reorganization of the Company's intellectual property, partially offset by a $73 million discrete tax expense related to the remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits associated with various intercompany transactions, the free cash flow to net income conversion rate would have been 102% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

(2)  Excluding the impact of the cumulative effect of the change from the LIFO method of accounting to the FIFO method for certain U.S. businesses ($117 million pre-tax, or $88 million after-tax), the $363 million pre-tax gain on the sale of noncontrolling interest in Wilsonart and related taxes, and a discrete tax benefit of $87 million related to a reorganization of the Company's intellectual property, partially offset by a $73 million discrete tax expense related to the remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits associated with various intercompany transactions, the free cash flow to net income conversion rate would have been 94% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.


ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED (UNAUDITED)
    
 Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024
As reported$3.91  $11.71 
Cumulative effect of change in inventory accounting method, net of tax(1)    (0.30)
Impact of sale of noncontrolling interest in Wilsonart(2) (1.26)  (1.26)
As adjusted$2.65  $10.15 
        

(1)  Represents the cumulative effect of the change from the LIFO method of accounting to the FIFO method for certain U.S. businesses in the first quarter of 2024 ($117 million pre-tax, or $88 million after-tax).

(2)  Includes the $363 million pre-tax gain on the sale of noncontrolling interest in Wilsonart and related taxes in the third quarter of 2024.

Investor Relations & Media Contact:
Erin Linnihan
Tel: 224.661.7431 
investorrelations@itw.com | mediarelations@itw.com


FAQ

What were ITW's Q3 2025 revenue and EPS (NYSE: ITW)?

Q3 2025 revenue was $4.1 billion and GAAP EPS was $2.81.

How did ITW's operating margin perform in Q3 2025?

ITW reported a record operating margin of 27.4%, up 90 basis points year‑over‑year.

What is ITW's full‑year 2025 GAAP EPS guidance (NYSE: ITW)?

The company narrowed full‑year GAAP EPS guidance to $10.40 to $10.50 per share.

How much free cash flow did ITW generate in Q3 2025 and what is the FCF outlook?

Q3 free cash flow was $904 million, up 15%; full‑year free cash flow is expected to be about 100% of net income.

What share repurchase activity did ITW (ITW) report for Q3 2025 and 2025 plans?

ITW repurchased $375 million in the quarter and plans approximately $1.5 billion in repurchases for 2025.

Did ITW change its dividend in Q3 2025 and what is the new rate?

Yes. ITW raised the dividend 7%, bringing the annualized payout to $6.44 per share.
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