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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved below its signal line
Daily :20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageWilliams' Percentage Range is oversoldStochastic signal line moved above oversold areaThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week after 5 consecutive negative weeks for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW climbed 1.36 points, or 0.53%, and closed at 259.04 on Friday, March 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 17% above average.

Long-term trend: [See ITW long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2009 at 25.60 and reached 303.16 on February 12, 2026. ITW gained -277.56 points, or -1084.22%, in 882 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 166.65 and resistance is at 280.56. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See ITW medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 214.70 and reached 303.16 on February 12, 2026. ITW gained -88.46 points, or -41.20%, in 44 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 252.51 and resistance is at 311.40. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ITW weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ITW short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 303.16 and reached 256.13 on March 20, 2026. ITW lost 47.03 points, or 15.51%, in 36 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 247.50 and resistance is at 266.46. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 20, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 28.67
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 87.10
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 43.17
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 28.24
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -4.43
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 54.08
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 66.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 45.70
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.00
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.73
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 288.82
Yearly Trendline Resistance 280.56
50 Day Moving Average 276.03
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 273.54
20 Day Moving Average 270.40
Weekly Trendline Resistance 266.46
Daily Stochastic Crossing 261.58
Price 259.04
Parabolic System 257.60
Monthly Trendline Support 252.51
Lower Bollinger Band 249.79
Weekly Trendline Support 247.50
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 7
Industry Industrial Machinery 60
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 268.41
High Date 03/25/2026
Low 257.86
Low Date 03/27/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 266.46
Support 247.50
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Low 256.13
Low Date 03/20/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 311.40
Support 252.51
Low 214.70
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 173.52
Low Date 07/14/2022
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 280.56
Support 166.65
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
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