Illinois Tool Works
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. engages in the manufacture of industrial products and equipment. It operates through the following segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test and Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers and Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment produces components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. The Food Equipment segment supplies commercial food equipment and provides related services. The Test and Measurement and Electronics segment focuses on manufacturing equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials, structures, gases, and fluids. The Welding segment is involved in the arc of welding equipment, consumables, and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications. The Polymers and Fluids segment provides adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, janitorial and hygiene products, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment refers to the construction of fastening systems and solutions. The Specialty Products segment represents the manufacturing of beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. The company was founded by Byron L. Smith in 1912 and is headquartered in Glenview, IL.
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Estimate based on split history only. Excludes dividends, fees, taxes, and intraday movement.
Stock Split History
Newest split first. Cumulative multiple = compounded growth from that date to today.
| Split Date | Price Before | Ratio | Split Multiple | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2006 | $100.75 | 2-for-1 | 2× | 32× |
| May 28, 1997 | $98.13 | 2-for-1 | 2× | 16× |
| Jun 21, 1993 | $74.63 | 2-for-1 | 2× | 8× |
| May 27, 1987 | $74.50 | 2-for-1 | 2× | 4× |
| May 23, 1984 | $45.75 | 2-for-1 | 2× | 2× |
Illinois Tool Works Market Cap Timeline
Market capitalization is available from 1996; the sourced public-listing year is 1973, so earlier annual values remain unavailable. Split markers cover all 5 recorded splits. Filled dots have market-cap data for that year; hollow dots mark split years outside market-cap source coverage.