Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Illinois Tool Works shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Illinois Tool Works stock is Briar Hall Management LLC, with 25.8 million shares (8.97% of the company), worth about $7.11 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 45.6%.
In Q2 2026, 2,026 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $66.20 billion.
Insiders reported 89 transactions in the last two years: 10 sales worth $122.73 million and 3 purchases. The newest one on file is from May 8, 2026 (Brutto Daniel J, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 8, 2026.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Illinois Tool Works shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hall Management LLC | 25.8 million | 8.97% | $7.1B |
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 21.0 million | 7.31% | $5.8B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 18.2 million | 6.33% | $5.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 17.5 million | 6.08% | $4.8B |
| State Street Corporation | 12.8 million | 4.45% | $3.5B |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 12.0 million | 4.16% | $3.3B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 7.1 million | 2.46% | $2.0B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.9 million | 2.41% | $1.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 4.9 million | 1.70% | $1.3B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 4.9 million | 1.70% | $1.3B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Illinois Tool Works institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2,026 | – | $66.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,001 | 242.0 million | $62.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,944 | 245.0 million | $60.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,908 | 240.0 million | $62.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,915 | 243.0 million | $60.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,910 | 244.0 million | $60.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,901 | 244.0 million | $61.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,814 | 243.0 million | $63.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Illinois Tool Works insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutto Daniel J | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Scanlon Jennifer F. | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $215,527 |
| Santi Ernest Scott | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $479,713 |
| Ford Darrell L | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Smith David Byron Jr. | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $233,615 |
| Crown Susan | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $212,215 |
| Strobel Pamela B | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Henderson Jay L. | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Irick Jaime A | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Grier Kelly J. | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Griffith James W | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
| Lenny Richard H | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 254.76 per share. | $194,891 |
Newest 12 of 89 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Illinois Tool Works stock?
Briar Hall Management LLC, with 8.97% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: State Farm Investment Management Corp. (7.31%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.33%).
How many institutions own Illinois Tool Works stock?
2,026 institutional holdings reports listed Illinois Tool Works shares in Q2 2026 worth $66.20 billion.
Are Illinois Tool Works insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 10 sales and 3 purchases (89 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 8, 2026.
