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Are Illinois Tool Works Insiders Buying or Selling?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has had 5 insider transactions in the past 90 days, all sells. The most recent was SANTI ERNEST SCOTT, who sold 22,471 shares at $286.37 on August 19, 2026.
Insider trading patterns can signal confidence or concern from the people who know the company best. AltIndex tracks insider transactions as one of 25+ alternative data signals in the ITW AI Score. For government officials trading this stock, see ITW congressional trading.
Who’s Trading Illinois Tool Works Stock?
| Insider | Activity | Trades | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Sold $98M | 16 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| CHRISTOPHER O'HERLIHY | Sold $13M | 2 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Michael Larsen | Sold $11M | 2 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Lawler Mary Katherine | Sold $8.2M | 2 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Bought $2.1M | 3 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| RANDALL SCHEUNEMAN | Sold $1.8M | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
Recent Illinois Tool Works Insider Transactions
| Insider | Transaction Date | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Aug 19, 2026 | Sell | 22,471 | $286.37 | $6.4M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Aug 19, 2026 | Sell | 8,928 | $288.22 | $2.6M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Aug 19, 2026 | Sell | 8,142 | $287.35 | $2.3M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Aug 19, 2026 | Sell | 1,890 | $289.19 | $550,000 |
| Matteo Pigozzo | Aug 13, 2026 | Sell | 277 | $289.22 | $80,000 |
| Jennifer Scanlon | Jun 2, 2026 | Buy | 806 | $247.99 | $200,000 |
| Lawler Mary Katherine | Feb 6, 2026 | Sell | 17,279 | $291.9 | $5M |
| Axel Beck | Feb 5, 2026 | Sell | 4,223 | $290.22 | $1.2M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 57,361 | $292.72 | $17M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 47,885 | $288.72 | $14M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 20,833 | $290.65 | $6.1M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 19,471 | $291.9 | $5.7M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 17,864 | $289.85 | $5.2M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | 3,931 | $293.43 | $1.2M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Dec 10, 2025 | Buy | 6,709 | $250.13 | $1.7M |
| PAMELA STROBEL | Nov 5, 2025 | Sell | 1,521 | $245.25 | $370,000 |
| RANDALL SCHEUNEMAN | Sep 11, 2025 | Sell | 6,802 | $265.08 | $1.8M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Jun 2, 2025 | Buy | 872 | $241.16 | $210,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER O'HERLIHY | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 43,017 | $274.27 | $12M |
| Michael Larsen | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 30,163 | $271.53 | $8.2M |
| Michael Larsen | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 11,309 | $270.52 | $3.1M |
| CHRISTOPHER O'HERLIHY | Mar 7, 2025 | Sell | 5,436 | $275.11 | $1.5M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 48,195 | $264.61 | $13M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 16,169 | $265.44 | $4.3M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 20, 2025 | Sell | 9,089 | $263.6 | $2.4M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 37,075 | $263.08 | $9.8M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 26,380 | $263.88 | $7M |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Feb 19, 2025 | Sell | 6,545 | $262.2 | $1.7M |
| SMITH DAVID BYRON JR | Dec 9, 2024 | Buy | 635 | $275.2 | $170,000 |
| Lawler Mary Katherine | Nov 6, 2024 | Sell | 11,647 | $272.95 | $3.2M |
Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois Tool Works Insider Trading
In the past 90 days, Illinois Tool Works insiders have made 0 buys and 5 sells. The net selling may indicate insiders are taking profits or reducing exposure.
The most recent sale was by SANTI ERNEST SCOTT who sold 22,471 shares on August 19, 2026. View all transactions in the table on this page.
Insider buying is generally a stronger signal than insider selling, since insiders may sell for personal reasons (diversification, taxes) but typically buy only when they believe the stock is undervalued. AltIndex uses insider transaction patterns alongside 25+ other signals in the AI Score.
SMITH DAVID BYRON JR has bought the most ITW stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $2.1M.
SANTI ERNEST SCOTT has sold the most ITW stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $98M.
The total value of insider transactions for Illinois Tool Works in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$132M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
