Illinois Tool Works Shares Rise on Strong Q2 Earnings Amid U.S. Manufacturing Recovery
Shares of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) rose more than 5% in early trading following the release of its second-quarter earnings report, which showed strong performance amid a broader resurgence in the U.S. manufacturing sector. The company reported 4.5% year-over-year organic growth and raised its full-year sales guidance to between 3% and 4%. CFO Michael Larsen noted that demand is accelerating across all segments, with notable improvements in Welding, Test & Measurement, Polymers & Fluids, as well as strong performance in June and early July. The broader industrial sector has shown signs of recovery after years of contraction. The ISM PMI survey indicates the manufacturing economy is expanding for the first time in several years, with readings consistently above 50 since 2026.
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