Illinois Tool Works Inc. announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,676 million compared to USD 2,564 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 893 million compared to USD 449 million a year ago. Net income was USD 775 million compared to USD 319 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.46 compared to USD 1.01 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.45 compared to USD 1.01 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 7,220 million compared to USD 5,792 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,798 million compared to USD 1,210 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,446 million compared to USD 885 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.58 compared to USD 2.79 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.56 compared to USD 2.78 a year ago.