Big Money Sentiment decreased to 0.78 in 2018 Q4. It has change of 0.29, from 2018Q3’s 1.07. The ratio dived due to Illinois Tool Works Inc. positioning: 73 sold and 349 reduced. 85 funds amassed positions and 244 increased positions. Investors holded 220.32 million in 2018Q3 but now own 231.63 million shares or 5.13% more.
Old Dominion Cap Mngmt has 5,531 shs for 0.25% of their capital. Pioneer Bancorporation N A Or reported 32,020 shs. Moreover, Curbstone Mngmt has 0.28% invested in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW). Boston Private Wealth Lc invested 0.12% of its capital in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW). Glenview Savings Bank Dept invested in 4,433 shs or 0.27% of the stock. Arizona State Retirement Systems holds 71,987 shs. Mai owns 2,488 shs or 0.02% of their US capital. Moreover, Moneta Group Inc Investment Limited Liability Com has 0.06% invested in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) for 4,183 shs. Brighton Jones Ltd Co has invested 0.06% in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW). Mufg Americas Holdings has 3,168 shs. Korea Invest owns 65,558 shs. Huntington Bancorp accumulated 318,159 shs. Wilbanks Smith Thomas Asset Ltd Com holds 1,597 shs or 0.01% of its capital. Swiss Bank & Trust reported 0.16% of its capital in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW). Moreover, Logan Cap Management has 0.02% invested in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) for 2,051 shs.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. had 4 insider sales and 0 insider purchases since December 11, 2018. This’s net activity of $26.86 million. NAGARAJAN SUNDARAM also sold $2.57 million worth of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) shs. On Tuesday, December 11 58,736 shs were sold by Larsen Michael M, worth $7.81M. Hartnett John R. sold $1.99 million worth of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) on Tuesday, February 5.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)’s earnings report is expected by WallStreet on April, 25, RTT reports. This year’s earnings per share analyst estimate is expected to be $1.80. That is 5.26 % down compareed to $1.9 earnings per share for last year. The profit will be $590.59M for ITW if $1.80 earnings per share becomes true. -1.64 % negative EPS growth is what Wall Street’s sees after $1.83 reported EPS last quarter. ITW hit $142.04 during the last trading session after $0.39 change.Illinois Tool Works Inc. has volume of 980,022 shares. Since March 26, 2018 ITW has declined 8.90% and is downtrending. ITW underperformed by 13.27% the S&P 500.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) Ratings Coverage

In total 10 analysts cover Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW). “Buy” rating has 2, “Sell” are 3, while 5 are “Hold”. (NYSE:ITW) has 20% bullish analysts. 10 are the (NYSE:ITW)’s ratings reports on Mar 26, 2019 according to StockzIntelligence Inc. On Thursday, October 25 the stock of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) earned “Buy” rating by Citigroup. On Thursday, October 25 the firm has “Neutral” rating given by Robert W. Baird. On Thursday, January 10 the rating was downgraded by JP Morgan to “Underweight”. On Thursday, October 25 the company was maintained by Wells Fargo. In Monday, February 25 report BMO Capital Markets maintained it with “Market Perform” rating and $140 target. On Thursday, October 25 Credit Suisse maintained the shares of ITW in report with “Neutral” rating. On Tuesday, February 5 the stock has “Underperform” rating by Bank of America. On Thursday, October 25 the company was downgraded by Seaport Global. On Monday, December 17 the company was downgraded by Deutsche Bank. In Thursday, October 25 report Morgan Stanley maintained the stock with “Equal-Weight” rating.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. manufactures and sells industrial products and equipment worldwide.The company has $46.60 billion market cap. It operates through seven divisions: Automotive OEM; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Food Equipment; Polymers & Fluids; Welding; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.18.69 is the P/E ratio. The Automotive OEM segment produces plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automotive-related applications.

For more Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) news released briefly go to: Globenewswire.com, Fool.com, Seekingalpha.com, Seekingalpha.com or Globenewswire.com. The titles are as follows: “ITW Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend – GlobeNewswire” released on February 15, 2019, “Here’s Why Shares of Illinois Tool Works Plunged 24% in 2018 – The Motley Fool” on January 14, 2019, “Illinois Tool Works: Buy Into Earnings – Seeking Alpha” with a publish date: July 18, 2018, “My Thoughts On Illinois Tool Works’ Q4 Results – Seeking Alpha” and the last “Illinois Tool Works Inc. Recommends Stockholders Do Not Tender in Response to Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital Corporation – GlobeNewswire” with publication date: December 21, 2018.