Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Zacks Consensus Estimate Revenues are expected to be $4.09 billion, up 0.4% from the year-ago quarter. Earnings Whisper A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Illinois Tool Works? O ...