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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Trend support at 254.67
Daily :Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversoldThe period of high volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW dropped -9.31 points, or -3.49%, and closed at 257.68 on Friday, March 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 8% 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 166.49 and resistance is at 280.25. 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 price is near the trend support (254.67) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. 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 support line in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. 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 256.13 on March 20, 2026. ITW lost 47.03 points, or 15.51%, in 36 days. Price is near the trend low.

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 February 20, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 119.31% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 10.05
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 88.80
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 11.05
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 10.77
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.59
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 49.85
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 65.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 60.18
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.75
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.65
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 297.16
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 281.10
Yearly Trendline Resistance 280.25
20 Day Moving Average 277.59
50 Day Moving Average 275.32
Parabolic System 265.08
Daily Stochastic Crossing 257.90
Price 257.68
Weekly Trendline Support 254.67
Lower Bollinger Band 249.50
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 7
Industry Industrial Machinery 61
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
Low 256.13
Low Date 03/20/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 330.26
Support 254.67
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 280.25
Support 166.49
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 303.16
High Date 02/12/2026
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