Illinois Tool Works Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 4,093 million compared to USD 3,932 million a year ago. Net income was USD 790 million compared to USD 750 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.73 compared to USD 2.55 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.72 compared to USD 2.54 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 16,044 million compared to USD 15,898 million a year ago. Sales was USD 16,044 million compared to USD 15,898 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3,066 million compared to USD 3,488 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3,066 million compared to USD 3,488 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 10.52 compared to USD 11.75 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 10.52 compared to USD 11.75 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 10.49 compared to USD 11.71 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 10.49 compared to USD 11.71 a year ago.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a diversified industrial group organized around 7 families of products:
- automotive equipment (20.5% of net sales). Besides, the group proposes products for maintenance and refurbishment (coatings, sealants, shutters, etc.);
- electronic equipment (17.6%): primarily equipment of microelectronic assembly. The group also provides test and measurement equipment and software;
- equipment for industrial kitchens (16.8%): cookers, dishwasher, ovens, refrigerators, cupboards, systems of aeration, etc.;
- metallurgical equipment (11.7%): arc welding equipment, blowtorches, welding accessories, etc.
- construction systems and materials (11.3%): powder and gas nailing, perforators and consumables (fuses, chisels, pads, plugs, etc.) intended for applications on wood, steel and concrete;
- specialty products (11.1%): industrial packaging systems and materials, products coding and marking equipment, etc.;
- polymers, coatings, resins, adhesives and lubricants (11%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (46.1%), North America (6.8%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (25.9%), Asia-Pacific (19.2%) and South America (2%).
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