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ITW is set to benefit from solid momentum across its Food Equipment and Specialty Products segments. However, forex woes remain a concern.

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GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) declared a dividend on the company's common stock of $1.50 per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend equates to $6.00 per share on a full-year basis. The dividend will be paid on April 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

Illinois Tool Works: Good Balance Between Growth And Value

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ITW's fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from revenue growth in the Food Equipment and Test & Measurement and Electronics segments.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Erin Linnihan - Vice President, Investor Relations Chris O'Herlihy - President & Chief Executive Officer Michael Larsen - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stephen Volkmann - Jefferies Scott Davis - Melius Research Andrew Kaplowitz - Citi Group Jeff Sprague - Vertical Research Jamie Cook - Truist Securities Joe Ritchie - Goldman Sachs Tami Zakaria - JPMorgan Julian Mitchell - Barclays Nigel Coe - Wolfe Research Joe O'Dea - Wells Fargo Andrew Obin - Bank of America Operator My name is Tamika and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the ITW's Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call.