David Byron Smith Jr., Director at Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (Symbol: ITW), made a significant purchase of $1.7M in company stock, acquiring 6,709 shares at an average price of $250.13 per share. The current trading price of ITW shares is $259.44, with a 52-week range of $214.66 to $278.125. The company also pays an annualized dividend of $6.44 per share, with the next ex-date on 12/31/2025. This insider buy may indicate optimism about the company’s performance. For more top insider buys by company directors, check out the link provided.

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