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- 4/24/2026 -
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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtA Parabolic SAR indicator is above and near the priceThe price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW dropped -2.97 points, or -1.09%, and closed at 269.29 on Friday, April 24, 2026. ITW was trading at average weekly trading volume.

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 165.95 and resistance is at 333.05. 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 255.47 and resistance is at 316.62. 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.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 20, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ITW short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 31, 2026 at 254.41 and reached 274.78 on April 9, 2026. ITW gained -20.37 points, or -8.01%, in 9 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. 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 link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (267.57) comes close to the price (269.29). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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.

The price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 59.79
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 14.50
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 68.06
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 71.12
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.41
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.70
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 23.16
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 40.87
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 4.74
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 316.62
Upper Bollinger Band 280.88
50 Day Moving Average 274.30
Daily Stochastic Crossing 269.95
Price 269.29
Parabolic System 267.57
20 Day Moving Average 266.36
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 263.70
Lower Bollinger Band 256.53
Monthly Trendline Support 255.47
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 4
Industry Industrial Machinery 66
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Low 254.41
Low Date 03/31/2026
High 274.78
High Date 04/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Low 254.41
Low Date 03/31/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 316.62
Support 255.47
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 333.05
Support 165.95
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
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