Company / Free Cash Flow
Illinois Tool Works Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.6B / $3.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 336
Industrials
What the data says
Among 336 Industrials companies, Illinois Tool Works is in the top 6% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2016 to $3.1B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.0%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $3.1B to $2.7B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in IndustrialsTop 6% of 336This company $2.7B Sector average $628.9M
▼
+330.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 4.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 336 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.54 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 94.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.7B | -4.8% |
| FY2024 | $2.8B | -7.8% |
| FY2023 | $3.1B | +20.0% |
| FY2022 | $2.6B | -3.7% |
| FY2021 | $2.7B | +9.1% |
| FY2020 | $2.4B | -8.3% |
| FY2019 | $2.7B | +31.5% |
| FY2018 | $2.0B | +0.7% |
| FY2017 | $2.0B | +60.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | -41.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026