Business Segments · Variable cost of revenue

Polymers and Fluids — Variable cost of revenue

Illinois Tool Works Polymers and Fluids — Variable cost of revenue increased by 2.9% to $214.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.9%, from $206.00M to $214.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Polymers and Fluids — Variable cost of revenue shows a downward trend with a -5.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue indicates improved production efficiency or lower input costs, while an increase may signal rising raw material prices or manufacturing inefficiencies.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the direct costs associated with producing the goods sold within the polymers and fluids segment, i...

Peer comparison

Comparable to cost of goods sold (COGS) for specific industrial product lines at peer manufacturing firms.

Metric ID: itw_segment_polymers_and_fluids_variable_cost_of_revenue

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$243.50M$243.50M$243.50M$243.50M$219.25M$219.25M$219.25M$219.25M$207.00M$215.00M$219.00M$206.00M$205.00M$208.00M$208.00M$214.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-10.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.6%+3.9%+1.9%-5.9%-0.5%+1.5%+0.0%+2.9%
YoY Change-10.0%-10.0%-10.0%-10.0%-5.6%-1.9%-0.1%-6.0%-1.0%-3.3%-5.0%+3.9%
Range$205.00M$243.50M
CAGR-3.4%
Avg YoY Growth-4.9%
Median YoY Growth-5.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Tool Works's polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue of $214.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Illinois Tool Works's polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue changed year-over-year?
Illinois Tool Works's polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue increased by 3.9% year-over-year, from $206.00M to $214.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Illinois Tool Works's polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue has grown at a -5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $974.00M to $835.00M.
What does polymers and fluids — variable cost of revenue mean?
The direct costs incurred to produce the goods sold by the polymers and fluids segment.