Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Illinois Tool Works Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 10.5% to $17.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.4%, from $14.00M to $17.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2019

How to read this metric

Rising levels may signal aggressive talent acquisition or retention efforts, but can also indicate potential future dilution for shareholders.

Detailed definition

The total expense recognized in the income statement related to equity-based awards granted to employees and directors....

Peer comparison

Highly prevalent in the software and technology sectors as a primary tool for competitive compensation.

Metric ID: is_ms_stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$16.00M$14.00M$16.00M$17.00M$15.00M$17.00M$18.00M$17.00M$15.00M$19.00M$14.00M$16.00M$19.00M$17.00M
QoQ Change-12.5%+14.3%+6.3%-11.8%+13.3%+5.9%-5.6%-11.8%+26.7%-26.3%+14.3%+18.8%-10.5%
YoY Change+6.3%+7.1%+6.3%+5.9%+13.3%-11.8%+5.6%-17.6%+6.7%+0.0%+21.4%
Range$14.00M$19.00M
CAGR+1.9%
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+6.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Tool Works's stock-based compensation expense?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported stock-based compensation expense of $17.00M 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 21.4% year-over-year, from $14.00M to $17.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.