ITW monthly performance report
Monthly ITW research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ITW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) closed August 2026 at $297.32, up 3.61% for the month and +16.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ITW is +20.71%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.05% versus its 200-day moving average ($262.99), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ITW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −51.74%, with a relative strength index reading of 69.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Illinois Tool Works ended August 2026 at $297.32, posting a monthly return of +3.61%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.57%.
The current quarter stands at +11.41% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.05% versus the 200-day moving average ($262.99).
Year-to-date, ITW is +20.71% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +7.83%. The stock is currently −1.93% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −21.58%.
| Period | ITW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.77% | −0.20% | +0.97% |
| 1 Week | +0.73% | +3.90% | −3.17% |
| 1 Month | +3.61% | +3.05% | +0.57% |
| 3 Months | +15.24% | +7.11% | +8.12% |
| 6 Months |