Illinois Tool Works (LTS:0J8W) EPS (Basic): $10.79 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0J8W Illinois Tool Works Inc LTS:0J8W
87 GF Score
Price $263.16
GF Value $265.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Illinois Tool Works EPS (Basic)?

Illinois Tool Works LTS:0J8W -0.02% 87 EPS (Basic) is $10.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J8W with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $265.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Illinois Tool Works's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.66. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.79.

Illinois Tool Works's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.66. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.77.

Illinois Tool Works's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.66. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.77.

During the past 12 months, Illinois Tool Works's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 155.30% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.

Illinois Tool Works  (LTS:0J8W) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Illinois Tool Works EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Illinois Tool Works EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Illinois Tool Works EPS (Basic) Chart

Illinois Tool Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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Illinois Tool Works Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Illinois Tool Works EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Illinois Tool Works's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(3066-0)/291.500
=10.52

Illinois Tool Works's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(768-0)/288.300
=2.66

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $10.79 mean?
Illinois Tool Works (LTS:0J8W) has a EPS (Basic) of $10.79 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors.
Is Illinois Tool Works' EPS (Basic) too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current EPS (Basic) is $10.79. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' EPS (Basic) compare to EMR and CMI?
Illinois Tool Works' EPS (Basic) of $10.79 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Industrial Products company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. Illinois Tool Works's current EPS (Basic) is $10.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works (LTS:0J8W) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $265.42, compared to a current price of $263.16 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $10.79. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Illinois Tool Works (LTS:0J8W), the current EPS (Basic) is $10.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Illinois Tool Works (LTS:0J8W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $263.16 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $265.42. GuruFocus considers Illinois Tool Works to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0J8W:

  • EPS (Basic): $10.79
  • GF Value™: $265.42 vs. price of $263.16 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J8W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Illinois Tool Works Business Description

Address 155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL, USA, 60025
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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