Illinois Tool Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

ITW Stock  USD 269.85  3.47  1.30%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Illinois Tool is Hold with 11 hold recommendations. The current projected Illinois Tool target price consensus is 239.07 with 21 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Illinois Tool Works analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Illinois Tool vendors, executives, and/or customers. Illinois Tool recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Illinois Tool Works target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Illinois Tool to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
217.55
Highest Forecast
265.37
Target Price
239.07
Net Profit Margin is likely to climb to 0.19 in 2024, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 4.1 B in 2024. At this time, Illinois Tool's Short Term Debt is fairly stable compared to the past year. Property Plant And Equipment Gross is likely to climb to about 6.6 B in 2024, whereas Other Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 943.1 M in 2024.
  
It's important to approach Illinois Tool's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Illinois Tool Target Price Consensus

Illinois target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Illinois Tool's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   21  Hold
Most Illinois analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Illinois stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Illinois Tool Works, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Illinois Tool Target Price Projection

Illinois Tool's current and average target prices are 269.85 and 239.07, respectively. The current price of Illinois Tool is the price at which Illinois Tool Works is currently trading. On the other hand, Illinois Tool's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Illinois Tool Market Quote on 22nd of November 2024

Low Price265.46Odds
High Price271.19Odds

269.85

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Illinois Tool Target Price

Low Estimate217.55Odds
High Estimate265.37Odds

239.07

Historical Lowest Forecast  217.55 Target Price  239.07 Highest Forecast  265.37
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Illinois Tool Works and the information provided on this page.

Illinois Tool Analyst Ratings

Illinois Tool's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Illinois Tool stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Illinois Tool's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Illinois Tool's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Illinois Tool price targets

Illinois Tool's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Illinois Tool's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Illinois Tool's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Illinois Tool's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Illinois Tool Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Illinois Tool is a key component of Illinois Tool valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Illinois Tool.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Illinois Tool's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
269.09270.11271.13
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
257.26258.28296.84
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
259.66260.68261.70
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.542.822.94
Details

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