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Mar 31

ITW Q1 2025 Earnings Report

ITW reported a solid Q1 2025 with earnings above plan expectations amid a volatile market.

Key Takeaways

Illinois Tool Works delivered $3.8B in revenue and $2.38 EPS in Q1 2025, with strong net income despite a modest revenue decline. The company maintained its full-year guidance, citing successful pricing strategies to counteract tariffs.

GAAP EPS was $2.38, with restructuring and FX impacts totaling $0.10 per share.

Revenue declined 3.4% year-over-year to $3.8 billion; organic revenue fell 1.6%.

Net income for the quarter totaled $700 million with a 24.8% operating margin.

ITW repurchased $375 million in shares and generated $496 million in free cash flow.

Total Revenue
$3.84B
Previous year: $3.97B
-3.4%
EPS
$2.38
Previous year: $2.44
-2.5%
Organic Revenue Growth
-1.6%
Gross Profit
$1.68B
Previous year: $1.83B
-8.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$873M
Previous year: $959M
-9.0%
Free Cash Flow
$496M
Previous year: $494M
+0.4%
Total Assets
$15.5B
Previous year: $15.7B
-1.2%

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Forward Guidance

ITW reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting EPS between $10.15 and $10.55 and flat to 2% revenue growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Ongoing pricing actions expected to offset tariff costs.
  • Operating margin projected between 26.5% and 27.5%.
  • Enterprise initiatives to contribute 100+ bps to margin.
  • Free cash flow expected to exceed 100% of net income.
  • Share repurchases of approximately $1.5 billion planned.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertain external environment and market volatility.
  • Foreign exchange rates remain a headwind.
  • Tariff-related costs impacting cost structure.
  • Restructuring expenses expected to persist.
  • Flat organic revenue outlook at the lower end of guidance.

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