Company / Operating Cash Flow
Illinois Tool Works Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.8B / $3.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
Among 357 Industrials companies, Illinois Tool Works is in the top 8% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.6B in FY2016 to $3.5B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $3.5B to $3.1B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in IndustrialsTop 8% of 357This company $3.1B Sector average $943.1M
▼
+231.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.1B | -4.7% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | -7.3% |
| FY2023 | $3.5B | +26.1% |
| FY2022 | $2.8B | -6.3% |
| FY2021 | $3.0B | +6.5% |
| FY2020 | $2.8B | -6.1% |
| FY2019 | $3.0B | +30.1% |
| FY2018 | $2.3B | +0.1% |
| FY2017 | $2.3B | +42.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | -36.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026