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- 3/13/2026 -
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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought area
Daily :Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic oversoldWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly oversoldPrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW dropped -10.17 points, or -3.67%, and closed at 266.99 on Friday, March 13, 2026. Weekly volume was 9% 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 166.32 and resistance is at 279.95. 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 November 18, 2025 at 238.82 and reached 303.16 on February 12, 2026. ITW gained -64.34 points, or -26.94%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 253.72 and resistance is at 324.84. 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 Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. 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 265.47 on March 12, 2026. ITW lost 37.69 points, or 12.43%, in 28 days. Price is near the trend low.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index 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 near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is up and daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. 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) 14.45
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 93.70
Strong Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 12.68
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 11.14
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.35
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.54
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 55.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 75.28
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.59
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.21
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 300.39
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 288.48
20 Day Moving Average 285.92
Yearly Trendline Resistance 279.95
Parabolic System 276.41
50 Day Moving Average 273.94
Daily Stochastic Crossing 267.63
Price 266.99
Lower Bollinger Band 259.45
Weekly Trendline Support 253.72
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 7
Industry Industrial Machinery 64
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Low 265.47
Low Date 03/12/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 324.84
Support 253.72
Low 238.82
Low Date 11/18/2025
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
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 279.95
Support 166.32
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
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