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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved below its signal lineBroken trend support line
Daily :Broken trend support lineThe price is below the lower Bollinger Band20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageBearish Three Black Crows CandlestickRelative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold
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It was the negative week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW dropped -15.07 points, or -5.80%, and closed at 244.93 on Friday, October 10, 2025. Weekly volume was 17% 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 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 162.78 and resistance is at 288.29. 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 270.74 on August 25, 2025. ITW gained -56.04 points, or -26.10%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (272.58) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. ITW may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ITW weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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 August 25, 2025 at 270.74 and reached 244.23 on October 10, 2025. ITW lost 26.51 points, or 9.79%, in 46 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend support line (263.24) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 29, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.

The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See ITW candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Three Black Crows Candlestick pattern. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Three Black Crows Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 18.36
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 80.30
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 10.36
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 16.15
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.42
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 39.79
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 70.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 49.04
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.35
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.44
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 288.29
Monthly Trendline Resistance 279.74
Monthly Trendline Support 272.58
Upper Bollinger Band 267.25
Weekly Trendline Resistance 264.86
Weekly Trendline Support 263.24
50 Day Moving Average 260.78
20 Day Moving Average 258.87
Parabolic System 256.00
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 255.90
Lower Bollinger Band 248.00
Daily Stochastic Crossing 245.22
Price 244.93
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 5
Industry Industrial Machinery 53
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 268.68
High Date 09/05/2025
Low 244.23
Low Date 10/10/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 264.86
Support 263.24
High 270.74
High Date 08/25/2025
Low 244.23
Low Date 10/10/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 279.74
Support 272.58
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 288.29
Support 162.78
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 279.10
High Date 11/27/2024
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