Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23

Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Illinois Tool Works Stock-based compensation expense increased by 1300.0% to $14.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 600.0%, from $2.00M to $14.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2023

How to read this metric

A significant increase may indicate higher talent retention costs or aggressive equity incentive programs, which can dilute existing shareholders.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total non-cash expense recognized by the company for granting stock options, restricted stock u...

Peer comparison

Common across all industries, particularly in large-cap companies with robust executive and employee incentive plans.

Metric ID: is_cat_stock_based_compensation_expense

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$15.00M$0.00$2.00M$1.00M$0.00$19.00M$12.00M$3.00M$19.00M-$1.00M$2.00M$27.00M$1.00M$14.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%-50.0%-100.0%-36.8%-75.0%+533.3%-105.3%+300.0%>999%-96.3%>999%
YoY Change-93.3%+850.0%>999%+0.0%-108.3%-33.3%+42.1%+200.0%+600.0%
Range-$1.00M$27.00M
CAGR-2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+284.1%
Median YoY Growth+42.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Tool Works's stock-based compensation expense?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported stock-based compensation expense of $14.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Illinois Tool Works's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Illinois Tool Works's stock-based compensation expense increased by 600.0% year-over-year, from $2.00M to $14.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.