Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Illinois Tool Works Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$3.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.1B / $3.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 294
Industrials
What the data says
Among 294 Industrials companies, Illinois Tool Works is in the top 5% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.1B in FY2022 to $3.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.0%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $3.1B to $3.3B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+412.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Illinois Tool Works's capital returned to shareholders has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +1.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 2.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #16 out of 294 companies in the Industrials sector.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.3B | +2.8% |
| FY2024 | $3.2B | +2.6% |
| FY2023 | $3.1B | +49.4% |
| FY2022 | $2.1B | -26.1% |
| FY2021 | $2.8B | -9.7% |
| FY2020 | $3.1B | +10.7% |
| FY2019 | $2.8B | +0.0% |
| FY2018 | $2.8B | +2.8% |
| FY2017 | $2.7B | -45.7% |
| FY2016 | $5.1B | +92.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026