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Test & Measurement and Electronics — Overhead expenses

Illinois Tool Works Test & Measurement and Electronics — Overhead expenses increased by 4.0% to $233.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.0%, from $224.00M to $233.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Test & Measurement and Electronics — Overhead expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 2.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue indicates improved operating leverage and cost control, while an increase may suggest rising administrative burden.

Detailed definition

This encompasses the indirect costs required to operate the Test and Measurement and Electronics segment, including admi...

Peer comparison

Comparable to SG&A or fixed overhead allocations in other industrial manufacturing segments.

Metric ID: itw_segment_test_measurement_and_electronics_overhead_expenses

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$209.75M$209.75M$209.75M$209.75M$219.75M$219.75M$219.75M$219.75M$228.00M$230.00M$227.00M$224.00M$231.00M$227.00M$224.00M$233.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+4.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+3.8%+0.9%-1.3%-1.3%+3.1%-1.7%-1.3%+4.0%
YoY Change+4.8%+4.8%+4.8%+4.8%+3.8%+4.7%+3.3%+1.9%+1.3%-1.3%-1.3%+4.0%
Range$209.75M$233.00M
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Tool Works's test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses?
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses of $233.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Illinois Tool Works's test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses changed year-over-year?
Illinois Tool Works's test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses increased by 4.0% year-over-year, from $224.00M to $233.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Illinois Tool Works's test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $839.00M to $915.00M.
What does test & measurement and electronics — overhead expenses mean?
The fixed administrative and operational costs required to run the business segment.