Illinois Tool Works Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,544 million compared to USD 3,228 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 905 million compared to USD 761 million a year ago. Net income was USD 671 million compared to USD 566 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.12 compared to USD 1.78 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.11 compared to USD 1.77 a year ago.