Illinois Tool Works Inc. ITW NYSE

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) generated $3.13B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $419M, free cash flow was $2.71B.

Free cash flow margin was 16.9% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.02x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $1.79B in dividends and $1.5B in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (50/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (77/100, Pass) — $2.71B (16.9% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (70/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.02x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 58/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.