Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is trading at $252.20, which is -15.8% below its all-time high of $299.60. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.3, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, ITW has experienced 306 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.6%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:12 PM EDT
ITW
StockIllinois Tool Works Inc.
Price
$252.20
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $299.60
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-15.8%
Days in Drawdown
68
Avg Max Drawdown
4.6%
Avg Length
44
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.3
ITW - Price & High Water Mark
ITW - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $252.20, which represents a 15.8% decline from its all-time high of $299.60. This drawdown has persisted for 68 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Illinois Tool Works Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.6% in depth, with an average duration of 44 days. Illinois Tool Works Inc. has gone through 306 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Illinois Tool Works Inc. in the last 14 years was 37.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 634 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Illinois Tool Works Inc. currently stands at 3.28. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 306 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Ongoing | 68 days | -15.8% | $299.60 | $252.20 | — |
| 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-29 | 3 days | -0.2% | $269.88 | $269.43 | $270.87 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-25 | 19 days | -3.3% | $268.87 | $260.00 | $269.75 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-11-05 | 229 days | -12.8% | $259.43 | $226.26 | $260.05 |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | 3 days | -0.8% | $256.16 | $254.18 | $257.91 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-15 | 44 days | -5.3% | $255.09 | $241.57 | $256.16 |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-26 | 31 days | -4.6% | $251.75 | $240.13 | $251.83 |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-12-22 | 144 days | -15.0% | $249.85 | $212.35 | $250.02 |
| 2023-07-26 | 2023-07-28 | 3 days | -0.2% | $242.88 | $242.33 | $246.71 |
| 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 | 2 days | -0.5% | $242.49 | $241.33 | $242.88 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-18 | 6 days | -0.9% | $238.52 | $236.38 | $241.44 |
| 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-11 | 7 days | -3.4% | $238.06 | $230.08 | $238.34 |
| 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-29 | 2 days | -0.6% | $235.60 | $234.13 | $235.80 |
| 2023-02-03 | 2023-06-27 | 144 days | -12.2% | $235.17 | $206.44 | $235.60 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2023-02-02 | 394 days | -28.0% | $226.61 | $163.05 | $235.17 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-04 | 2 days | -1.3% | $225.89 | $222.85 | $226.61 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2 days | -0.2% | $225.02 | $224.62 | $225.89 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-28 | 12 days | -4.0% | $223.49 | $214.54 | $223.78 |
| 2021-11-24 | 2021-12-15 | 22 days | -5.4% | $222.27 | $210.21 | $223.18 |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-23 | 6 days | -0.7% | $220.99 | $219.47 | $222.27 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-11-12 | 186 days | -12.6% | $215.39 | $188.19 | $217.30 |
| 2021-05-05 | 2021-05-06 | 2 days | -0.1% | $212.61 | $212.32 | $213.58 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -0.1% | $207.92 | $207.64 | $210.43 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-27 | 2 days | -0.4% | $205.89 | $205.15 | $206.65 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 | 2 days | -0.4% | $204.36 | $203.61 | $205.89 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-21 | 24 days | -3.6% | $204.04 | $196.68 | $204.36 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-25 | 7 days | -2.3% | $198.79 | $194.29 | $199.71 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-17 | 2 days | -0.5% | $196.96 | $195.89 | $197.13 |
| 2020-11-11 | 2021-03-15 | 124 days | -10.2% | $193.90 | $174.10 | $196.96 |
| 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-05 | 2 days | -2.6% | $185.58 | $180.68 | $186.18 |
| 2020-10-26 | 2020-11-03 | 9 days | -6.8% | $184.24 | $171.74 | $185.58 |
| 2020-10-19 | 2020-10-23 | 5 days | -2.4% | $184.19 | $179.80 | $184.24 |
| 2020-10-12 | 2020-10-16 | 5 days | -1.3% | $183.36 | $181.03 | $184.19 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-08 | 36 days | -5.5% | $178.96 | $169.11 | $179.14 |
| 2020-08-31 | 2020-09-01 | 2 days | -1.5% | $177.82 | $175.06 | $178.13 |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-28 | 2 days | -0.1% | $176.26 | $176.05 | $177.82 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-26 | 14 days | -2.4% | $175.93 | $171.68 | $176.26 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-07 | 2 days | -0.3% | $167.07 | $166.55 | $168.86 |
| 2020-07-28 | 2020-08-05 | 9 days | -1.5% | $166.35 | $163.93 | $167.07 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2020-07-27 | 157 days | -37.8% | $166.05 | $103.20 | $166.35 |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | 8 days | -1.7% | $165.76 | $162.97 | $166.05 |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-02-11 | 5 days | -1.4% | $162.61 | $160.40 | $163.54 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2020-02-04 | 33 days | -4.6% | $158.77 | $151.51 | $159.08 |
| 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-02 | 7 days | -0.3% | $157.49 | $156.98 | $158.77 |
| 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-26 | 3 days | -0.5% | $157.31 | $156.53 | $157.49 |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-20 | 8 days | -1.0% | $155.60 | $154.01 | $156.65 |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-12 | 36 days | -3.9% | $154.25 | $148.31 | $155.60 |
| 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-01 | 3 days | -2.2% | $149.80 | $146.46 | $150.11 |
| 2019-10-28 | 2019-10-29 | 2 days | -1.1% | $149.26 | $147.64 | $149.80 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2019-10-25 | 634 days | -32.3% | $148.39 | $100.43 | $149.26 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.2% | $143.83 | $143.56 | $144.14 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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ITW Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$252.20
High-water mark
$299.60
Current drawdown
-15.8%
Days in drawdown
68
This ITW page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Illinois Tool Works Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 252 days with an average max drop of -20.1%.
The current drawdown of -15.8% has lasted 68 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Jul 2020 | -37.8% | 157 days |
| Jan 2018 to Oct 2019 | -32.3% | 634 days |
| Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 | -28.0% | 394 days |
| Aug 2023 to Dec 2023 | -15.0% | 144 days |
| Mar 2024 to Nov 2024 | -12.8% | 229 days |
| May 2021 to Nov 2021 | -12.6% | 186 days |
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