Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Illinois Tool Works Stock-Based Comp increased by 5.9% to $18.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.5%, from $16.00M to $18.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 6.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...

Peer comparison

Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.

Metric ID: stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$16.00M$14.00M$12.00M$16.00M$17.00M$15.00M$15.00M$17.00M$18.00M$17.00M$17.00M$15.00M$19.00M$14.00M$13.00M$16.00M$19.00M$17.00M$17.00M$18.00M
QoQ Change-12.5%-14.3%+33.3%+6.3%-11.8%+0.0%+13.3%+5.9%-5.6%+0.0%-11.8%+26.7%-26.3%-7.1%+23.1%+18.8%-10.5%+0.0%+5.9%
YoY Change+6.3%+7.1%+25.0%+6.3%+5.9%+13.3%+13.3%-11.8%+5.6%-17.6%-23.5%+6.7%+0.0%+21.4%+30.8%+12.5%
Range$12.00M$19.00M
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+6.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Tool Works's stock-based comp?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported stock-based comp of $18.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Illinois Tool Works's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Illinois Tool Works's stock-based comp increased by 12.5% year-over-year, from $16.00M to $18.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Illinois Tool Works's stock-based comp has grown at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $53.00M to $69.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.