ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC (ITW), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
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Quick Answer
Are ITW insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC insiders reported 2 open-market purchases ($1.9M) and 6 sales ($67.3M) — net selling of $65.4M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 76 Form 4 filings for ITW: 12 buys ($6.9M) and 64 sells ($553.8M).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $1.7M by David Byron Smith JR (Director) on Dec 12, 2025. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Jun 4, 2026 (4 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Aug 21, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
76
SEC EDGAR
Insider filers
22
Insider buys (12)
$6.9M
Insider sells (64)
$553.8M
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $547.0M in net selling since January 2018, and $65.4M in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent ITW insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Director | Sale | 41.4K | $287.09 | $11.9M | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Matteo C. Pigozzo | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 277 | $289.22 | $80.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jennifer F. Scanlon | Director | Purchase | 806 | $247.99 | $199.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mary Katherine Lawler | SVP & Chief HR Officer | Sale | 17.3K | $291.90 | $5.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Axel Beck | Executive Vice President | Sale | 4.2K | $290.22 | $1.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Ernest Scott Santi | Director | Sale | 167.3K | $290.93 | $48.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 12, 2025 | David Byron Smith JR | Director | Purchase | 6.7K | $250.13 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Pamela B Strobel | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $245.25 | $373.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Randall J Scheuneman | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 6.8K | $265.08 | $1.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 4, 2025 | David Byron Smith JR | Director | Purchase | 872 | $241.16 | $210.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Christopher A O'Herlihy | President & CEO | Sale | 48.5K | $274.36 | $13.3M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Michael M Larsen | SVP & CFO | Sale | 41.5K | $271.25 | $11.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Ernest Scott Santi | Director | Sale | 73.5K | $264.67 | $19.4M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Ernest Scott Santi | Director | Sale | 70.0K | $263.30 | $18.4M | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 11, 2024 | David Byron Smith JR | Director | Purchase | 635 | $275.20 | $174.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Mary Katherine Lawler | SVP & Chief HR Officer | Sale | 11.6K | $272.95 | $3.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 17, 2024 | David Byron Smith JR | Director | Purchase | 775 | $238.82 | $185.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Michael M Larsen | SVP & CFO | Sale | 37.2K | $265.06 | $9.9M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mary Katherine Lawler | SVP & Chief HR Officer | Sale | 11.6K | $262.40 | $3.1M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Randall J Scheuneman | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 5.8K | $256.29 | $1.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Ernest Scott Santi | Chairman | Sale | 45.7K | $256.12 | $11.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Sharon Szafranski | Executive Vice President | Sale | 801 | $256.42 | $205.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Ernest Scott Santi | Chairman | Sale | 50.0K | $255.12 | $12.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Ernest Scott Santi | Chairman | Sale | 50.0K | $254.44 | $12.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Ernest Scott Santi | Chairman | Sale | 50.0K | $254.83 | $12.7M | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 76 Form 4 filings for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Most active ITW insiders
- Ernest Scott Santi15 filings
- Randall J Scheuneman7 filings
- David Byron Smith JR6 filings
- John R. Hartnett6 filings
- Michael M Larsen6 filings
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Are ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC insiders reported 2 open-market purchases ($1.9M) and 6 sales ($67.3M) — net selling of $65.4M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 76 Form 4 filings for ITW: 12 buys ($6.9M) and 64 sells ($553.8M). Over the full record that is net selling of $547.0M.
How many insiders trade ITW stock?
22 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. The most recent filing was accepted on Aug 21, 2026.
Where does Trabud get ITW insider trading data?
All ITW insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.