Illinois Tool Works Inc. reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 28, 2021. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 3,556 million compared to USD 3,307 million a year ago. Net income was USD 639 million compared to USD 582 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.03 compared to USD 1.84 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.02 compared to USD 1.83 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was USD 10,776 million compared to USD 9,099 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,085 million compared to USD 1,467 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.61 compared to USD 4.63 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.58 compared to USD 4.61 a year ago.