Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported revenue of $3.84 billion for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 3.4% and an EPS of $2.38 compared to $2.44 a year ago, with revenue matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate but an EPS surprise of +1.71% [1] Financial Performance - The company's organic growth in operating revenue was -1.6%, which was below the three-analyst average estimate of -0.8% [4] - Automotive OEM operating revenue was $786 million, slightly above the estimate of $782.57 million, but represented a -3.7% change year-over-year [4] - Food Equipment operating revenue was $627 million, exceeding the estimate of $618.05 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.6% [4] - Test & Measurement and Electronics operating revenue was $652 million, below the estimate of $672.59 million, reflecting a -6.3% year-over-year change [4] - Intersegment revenues were reported at -$5 million, better than the estimate of -$6.57 million, with a year-over-year change of -16.7% [4] - Polymers & Fluids operating revenue was $429 million, slightly above the estimate of $423.16 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.7% [4] - Construction Products operating revenue was $443 million, below the estimate of $452.05 million, representing a -9.2% change year-over-year [4] - Specialty Products operating revenue was $435 million, exceeding the estimate of $422.93 million, with a year-over-year change of -1.1% [4] - Welding operating revenue was $472 million, above the estimate of $460.45 million, reflecting a -0.8% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Illinois Tool Works have returned -2.8% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change, with a current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]