The Illinois Tool Works share shows a mixed rating in the technical analysis. The average of the closing prices of the last 200 trading days is currently at USD 250.98. The last closing price of USD 254.32 deviates from this by +1.33 percent, which corresponds to a “neutral” rating from a technical chart perspective. When looking at the moving average of the last 50 trading days, which is USD 246.09, the closing price is also close to this average with a deviation of +3.34 percent, which also leads to a “neutral” rating. Overall, this results in a “neutral” rating for the Illinois Tool Works share in the area of simple chart technology.
The analysts’ assessment is more positive. The Illinois Tool Works share is currently rated “Good”. This rating is made up of two “Good” assessments and no “Neutral” or “Bad” ratings that were given in the last twelve months. There have been no new analyst updates in the past month. Based on the average price forecast of USD 301, there is an upside potential of 18.35 percent compared to the last closing price of USD 254.32, which supports the analysts’ “Good” recommendation. Overall, Illinois Tool Works also receives a “Good” rating in this analysis section.
However, a comparison of the sectors shows a different situation. Illinois Tool Works recorded a performance of 8.47 percent over the last twelve months. In comparison, similar stocks from the Machinery sector rose by an average of 41.22 percent, which leads to an underperformance of -32.76 percent for Illinois Tool Works. The Industrial sector achieved a median return of 39.4 percent last year, and Illinois Tool Works was 30.94 percent below this average. This underperformance leads to a “Poor” rating in this category.
Investor sentiment on social networks has been predominantly positive in recent days. Positive topics dominated the discussion on eleven days, while negative comments predominated on two days. In the last one to two days, positive communication about the company Illinois Tool Works has increased. As a result, the share is rated “good” in investor sentiment. In summary, the Illinois Tool Works share is rated “good” in investor sentiment.
Should Illinois Tool Works investors sell immediately? Or is it still worth getting in?
How will Illinois Tool Works develop now? Is it worth getting in or should investors sell? You can find out the answers to these questions and why you need to act now in the current Illinois Tool Works analysis.
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