ITW monthly performance report
View ITW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ITW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) closed September 2026 at $269.42, down 2.16% for the month and +2.21% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ITW is +9.39%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.68% versus its 200-day moving average ($267.59), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ITW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −58.36%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Illinois Tool Works ended September 2026 at $269.42, posting a monthly return of −2.16%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.46%.
The current quarter stands at −0.39% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.68% versus the 200-day moving average ($267.59).
Year-to-date, ITW is +9.39% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −2.31%. The stock is currently −11.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −21.58%.
| Period | ITW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.71% | −0.12% | +0.83% |
| 1 Week | +0.47% | −0.34% | +0.81% |
| 1 Month | −2.16% | −0.70% | −1.46% |
| 3 Months | +1.37% | +2.80% | −1.43% |
| 6 Months | +0.91% | +13.85% | −12.94% |
| YTD | +9.39% | +11.70% | −2.31% |
| 12 Months | +2.21% | +15.01% | −12.80% |
| 3 Years | +13.34% | +71.69% | −58.36% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +11.24% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +9.38% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +8.15% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +8.07% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +6.28% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −10.44% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −9.03% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −8.63% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −6.89% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −6.46% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.31% |
| Q3 2025 | +5.46% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.55% |
| Q1 2026 | +5.68% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.91% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −0.39% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.90% |
| 2024 | −3.20% |
| 2025 | −2.86% |
| 2026 | +9.39% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $303.16 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $238.82 (2025-11-18) |
| Current Price | $269.42 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $267.59 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.68% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −21.58% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 66 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −58.36% |
| RS Peak | 103.6 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 60.5 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ITW's return for this report period?
ITW returned −2.16% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ITW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ITW: +9.39% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ITW's 12-month return?
+2.21% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ITW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.68% versus 200DMA ($267.59).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−21.58% on 2025-04-08.