Renaissance Technologies's ITW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 98,800 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) worth $25.76 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in ITW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 378,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 466,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +432,601 | Add 0.00% | 432,600 | $69.17 |
| Q3 2013 | -432,600 | Sold Out | 432,600 | $69.17 |
| Q1 2014 | +749,643 | New Buy | 749,643 | $81.33 |
| Q2 2014 | -749,643 | Sold Out | 749,643 | $81.33 |
| Q2 2015 | +492,000 | New Buy | 492,000 | $91.79 |
| Q3 2015 | -262,700 | Reduce 53.39% | 229,300 | $82.31 |
| Q4 2015 | -229,300 | Sold Out | 229,300 | $82.31 |
| Q1 2016 | +537,000 | New Buy | 537,000 | $102.44 |
| Q2 2016 | -537,000 | Sold Out | 537,000 | $102.44 |
| Q2 2018 | +792,820 | New Buy | 792,820 | $138.54 |
| Q3 2018 | -114,120 | Reduce 14.39% | 678,700 | $141.12 |
| Q4 2018 | -678,700 | Sold Out | 678,700 | $141.12 |
| Q1 2020 | +212,500 | New Buy | 212,500 | $142.12 |
| Q2 2020 | -104,801 | Reduce 49.32% | 107,699 | $174.85 |
| Q3 2020 | -59,499 | Reduce 55.25% | 48,200 | $193.22 |
| Q4 2020 | +223,700 | Add 464.11% | 271,900 | $203.88 |
| Q1 2021 | -87,000 | Reduce 32.00% | 184,900 | $221.52 |
| Q2 2021 | +27,700 | Add 14.98% | 212,600 | $223.56 |
| Q3 2021 | -154,700 | Reduce 72.77% | 57,900 | $206.63 |
| Q4 2021 | -57,900 | Sold Out | 57,900 | $206.63 |
| Q1 2022 | +436,800 | New Buy | 436,800 | $209.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -122,200 | Reduce 27.98% | 314,600 | $182.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -314,600 | Sold Out | 314,600 | $182.25 |
| Q4 2022 | +157,900 | New Buy | 157,900 | $0.22 |
| Q1 2023 | -157,900 | Sold Out | 157,900 | $0.22 |
| Q3 2023 | +19,200 | New Buy | 19,200 | $230.31 |
| Q4 2023 | -19,200 | Sold Out | 19,200 | $230.31 |
| Q1 2024 | +147,327 | New Buy | 147,327 | $268.33 |
| Q2 2024 | +110,673 | Add 75.12% | 258,000 | $236.96 |
| Q3 2024 | -70,700 | Reduce 27.40% | 187,300 | $262.07 |
| Q4 2024 | -171,800 | Reduce 91.72% | 15,500 | $253.56 |
| Q1 2025 | -15,500 | Sold Out | 15,500 | $253.56 |
| Q3 2025 | +98,800 | New Buy | 98,800 | $260.76 |
Renaissance Technologies's Illinois Tool Works Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) in Q2 2013, acquiring 432,600 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was in Q2 2018, adding 792,820 shares worth $109.84 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 98,800 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), valued at approximately $25.76 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was 792,820 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.