Illinois Tool Works Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 90.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 86.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hall Management LLC | 9.07 | 25,835,543 | -0.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 8.21 | 23,373,694 | +5.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co | 7.38 | 21,029,900 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.12 | 17,427,220 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.45 | 12,660,481 | +0.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 3.93 | 11,201,579 | -1.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.48 | 7,059,288 | +1.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.39 | 6,795,722 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.05 | 8,700,329 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.41 | 6,873,214 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Ernest Scott | Director | 266,288 | 71,232,040 $ | Aug 19, 2026 | direct |
| Crown Susan | Director | 59,219 | 15,841,083 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
| Smith David Byron Jr | Director | 30,372 | 8,124,510 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
| Pigozzo Matteo C. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 3,394 | 907,766 $ | Aug 13, 2026 | direct |
| Scanlon Jennifer F. | Director | 1,776 | 474,968 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Sell | 1,890 | 289.19 | 546,569 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Sell | 8,928 | 288.22 | 2,573,228 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Sell | 8,142 | 287.35 | 2,339,604 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Sell | 22,471 | 286.37 | 6,435,020 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Other | 41,431 | 187.86 | 7,783,228 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Pigozzo Matteo C. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 277 | 289.22 | 80,114 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Scanlon Jennifer F. | Director | Other | 118 | 296.66 | 35,006 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Smith David Byron Jr | Director | Other | 130 | 296.66 | 38,566 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Santi Ernest Scott | Director | Other | 118 | 296.66 | 35,006 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Crown Susan | Director | Other | 58 | 296.66 | 17,206 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.