Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $2.71B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is $2.71B. It is below its 12-month average by 2.47% ($2.78B).
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ITW Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$2.71B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$2.78B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$2.64B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$2.57B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$2.42B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$2.17B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$2.09B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+25.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+29.59%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$2.71B
FCF Yield
3.69%
Price/FCF
27.1
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.71B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.78B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.64B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.57B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.42B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.17B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ITW stock is $2.09B.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.71B |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.84B |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.08B |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.94B |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.26B |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.57B |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.67B |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.45B |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.10B |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.03B |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.02B |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.25B |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.16B |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.69B |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.60B |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.27B |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.90B |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.87B |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.13B |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.77B |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.55B |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.25B |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.11B |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.02B |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.09B |
| 2000-12-31 | $808.50M |
| 1999-12-31 | $-104.90M |
| 1998-12-31 | $-238.40M |
| 1997-12-31 | $481.60M |
| 1996-12-31 | $460.70M |
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About Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a wide array of industrial goods and specialized equipment. The company operates through seven distinct divisions: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM division supplies plastic and metal components, various fastening solutions, and integrated assemblies for automobiles, light-duty trucks, and other industrial applications. Its Food Equipment segment delivers commercial kitchen appliances for washing, refrigeration, cooking, and food processing, alongside comprehensive kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems, and offers related maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics unit manufactures and sells machinery, expendable supplies, and accompanying software designed for assessing materials and structural integrity, in addition to equipment and consumables critical for the creation of electronic subassemblies and microelectronic components. The Welding division focuses on arc welding apparatus, coupled with metal arc welding consumables and associated accessories. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealing compounds, lubrication and cutting fluids, and various fluids and polymers intended for automotive aftermarket upkeep and cosmetic purposes. The Construction Products segment provides purpose-engineered fastening systems and comprehensive solutions for new housing, renovation projects, and commercial building industries. Lastly, the Specialty Products segment delivers machinery and supplies for beverage packaging, equipment and expendables for product identification and marking, and specialized components and fasteners for appliances. ITW's broad clientele encompasses sectors such as automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers, the commercial food service industry, construction companies, general industrial enterprises, and the automotive aftermarket. The corporation distributes its offerings directly to industrial manufacturers and via an extensive network of independent distributors. Established in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Christopher A. O'Herlihy