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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Trend resistance at 281.42
Daily :
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW climbed 1.74 points, or 0.64%, and closed at 272.26 on Friday, April 17, 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 price is near the trend resistance line (281.42). 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 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 254.69 and resistance is at 315.24. 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 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 Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 63.45
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 35.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.05
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 67.24
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.83
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.58
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 57.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 21.10
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 38.97
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.00
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 315.24
Yearly Trendline Resistance 281.42
Upper Bollinger Band 279.06
50 Day Moving Average 276.53
Price 272.26
Daily Stochastic Crossing 270.52
20 Day Moving Average 264.37
Parabolic System 263.83
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 263.21
Lower Bollinger Band 256.09
Monthly Trendline Support 254.69
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 4
Industry Industrial Machinery 54
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
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 315.24
Support 254.69
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 Test Resistance
Resistance 281.42
Support 167.12
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
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