Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Illinois Tool Works is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $2.99 per share with revenues of $4.26 billion, representing year-over-year growth. However, recent analyst estimate revisions have turned slightly bearish, with a negative Earnings ESP of -0.52% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), making it difficult to predict an earnings beat. The company has historically beaten estimates in the last four quarters.