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Market sentiment signals for Illinois Tool Works (ITW): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
15 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.27
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$276
-0.4%
Highest Price Target
$350
+26.4%
Lowest Price Target
$230
-16.9%
Short Interest
3.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Julian Mitchell— | +0.1% | $350 → $277 | Downgrade | Overweight→Neutral |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Truist Securities | Jamie Cook— | +7.3% | $308 → $297 | Maintained | Hold |