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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorStochastic signal line moved above oversold areaTrend resistance at 249.07
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a third consecutive positive week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW climbed 0.42 points, or 0.17%, and closed at 249.70 on Friday, December 5, 2025. Weekly volume was -10% below average.

ITW is a member of Industrials Sector. Industrials is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See ITW long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2009 at 25.60 and reached 279.10 on November 27, 2024. ITW gained -253.50 points, or -990.23%, in 819 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 164.09 and resistance is at 290.88. 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 downtrend had started on August 25, 2025 at 270.74 and reached 238.82 on November 18, 2025. ITW lost 31.92 points, or 11.79%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (249.07). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line 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 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 3, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. 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 November 18, 2025 at 238.82 and reached 251.61 on December 3, 2025. ITW gained -12.79 points, or -5.36%, in 15 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.

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

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since November 6, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance 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) 60.25
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 11.60
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 80.05
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 76.22
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.53
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 31.94
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 64.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 23.28
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 33.86
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.59
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 290.88
Upper Bollinger Band 253.25
Daily Stochastic Crossing 250.15
Price 249.70
Weekly Trendline Resistance 249.07
50 Day Moving Average 248.89
20 Day Moving Average 245.86
Parabolic System 245.83
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 243.88
Lower Bollinger Band 241.12
Weekly Trendline Support 237.07
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 9
Industry Industrial Machinery 81
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Low 238.82
Low Date 11/18/2025
High 251.61
High Date 12/03/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 249.07
Support 237.07
High 270.74
High Date 08/25/2025
Low 238.82
Low Date 11/18/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 214.70
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 270.74
High Date 08/25/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 279.10
High Date 11/27/2024
Low 214.70
Low Date 04/08/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 290.88
Support 164.09
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 279.10
High Date 11/27/2024
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