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Insider Transactions
| Name | Transaction Date | Sold / Bought | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Dec 10, 2025 | Buy | 6,709 | $250.13 | $1.7M |
| STROBEL PAMELA B | Nov 5, 2025 | Sell | 1,521 | $245.25 | $370,000 |
| SCHEUNEMAN RANDALL J | Sep 11, 2025 | Sell | 6,802 | $265.08 | $1.8M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Jun 2, 2025 | Buy | 872 | $241.16 | $210,000 |
| O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 5,436 | $275.11 | $1.5M |
| O'HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER A | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 43,017 | $274.27 | $12M |
| Larsen Michael M | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 30,163 | $271.53 | $8.2M |
| Larsen Michael M | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 11,309 | $270.52 | $3.1M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 9,089 | $263.6 | $2.4M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 48,195 | $264.61 | $13M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 16,169 | $265.44 | $4.3M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 6,545 | $262.2 | $1.7M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 37,075 | $263.08 | $9.8M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 26,380 | $263.88 | $7M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Dec 9, 2024 | Buy | 635 | $275.2 | $170,000 |
| Lawler Mary Katherine | Nov 6, 2024 | Sell | 11,647 | $272.95 | $3.2M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Jun 13, 2024 | Buy | 775 | $238.82 | $190,000 |
| Larsen Michael M | Mar 14, 2024 | Sell | 37,167 | $265.06 | $9.9M |
| Lawler Mary Katherine | Feb 28, 2024 | Sell | 11,647 | $262.4 | $3.1M |
| SCHEUNEMAN RANDALL J | Feb 12, 2024 | Sell | 5,827 | $256.29 | $1.5M |
| Szafranski Sharon | Feb 12, 2024 | Sell | 801 | $256.42 | $210,000 |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 12, 2024 | Sell | 11,442 | $256.86 | $2.9M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 12, 2024 | Sell | 12,002 | $255.16 | $3.1M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 12, 2024 | Sell | 22,232 | $256.26 | $5.7M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 7, 2024 | Sell | 14,784 | $254.03 | $3.8M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 7, 2024 | Sell | 11,337 | $256.16 | $2.9M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 7, 2024 | Sell | 1,100 | $256.72 | $280,000 |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 7, 2024 | Sell | 22,779 | $255.24 | $5.8M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 6, 2024 | Sell | 8,191 | $253.12 | $2.1M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 6, 2024 | Sell | 544 | $255.66 | $140,000 |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 6, 2024 | Sell | 26,739 | $254.85 | $6.8M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 6, 2024 | Sell | 14,526 | $254.38 | $3.7M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 2, 2024 | Sell | 9,961 | $253.7 | $2.5M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 2, 2024 | Sell | 2,373 | $256.13 | $610,000 |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 2, 2024 | Sell | 20,331 | $255.64 | $5.2M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 2, 2024 | Sell | 17,335 | $254.35 | $4.4M |
FAQ - Insider Transactions
The most recent insider transaction for Illinois Tool Works was conducted by SMITH DAVID BYRON JR, who sold 6,709 shares on December 10, 2025 at a price of $250.13 per share.
SMITH DAVID BYRON JR has bought the most ITW stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $2.2M.
SANTI ERNEST SCOTT has sold the most ITW stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $88M.
The total value of insider transactions for Illinois Tool Works in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$130M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
Over the last 2 years, insider transactions for Illinois Tool Works have largely consisted of selling shares, which could suggest various personal or financial motivations among insiders. The higher number of sales might require investors to investigate further, considering insiders might have insights or reasons not immediately apparent to the public.
Monitoring insider trading activity is important because it provides insights into the confidence levels of a company's insiders, such as executives and directors, regarding the company's future prospects. Insider buying can signal optimism, suggesting the stock may be undervalued, while insider selling might raise questions about the stock's upcoming performance. However, it's essential to consider that sales can also occur for personal financial reasons. Insider trading activity is a valuable indicator that, when combined with other data, can help inform investment decisions.
