Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has been the subject of various financial moves and discussions over recent times. The company's Q3 earnings outperformed the general industrial machinery stocks, seeing an impressive return of 38% over the past five years and 24% over the last three, satisfying its investors. Several asset management groups, like Generali Asset Management SPA SGR and Boston Trust Walden Corp, have sold shares of ITW, while Brendel Financial Advisors LLC and Caldwell Trust Co acquired them. The firm was named a top dividend stock with insider buying and a 2.55% yield, signaling a stable investment. Despite reporting sales below analyst estimates in Q3, ITW's 84% institutional ownership shows favor amongst big investors. Though Goldman Sachs downgraded the Illinois Tool Works stock to sell due to growth concerns, ITW's strength in capital allocation and steady dividend growth remain persistent. Specific attention is paid to ITW's AI strategy, exploring its dominance in manufacturing AI. Lastly, ITW topped Q3 earnings estimates and updated their outlook for 2025.
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