As previously reported, BofA analyst Andrew Obin upgraded Illinois Tool Works (ITW) to Neutral from Underperform with a price target of $255, up from $220. The firm expects year-over-year margin expansion to be strong in 2026 and thinks the strong margin expansion will drive EPS growth to be relatively in line with peers in 2026-2027, the analyst tells investors.
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