Eaton Corporation plc vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? Eaton Corporation plc trades at $469 (market cap $172.82B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Eaton Corporation plc is far larger — about 2.1× Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.35%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ETN | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $172.82B | $83.49B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $459.29 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $315.82 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $193.45B | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 2.35% |
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Eaton is a global power management company providing energy-efficient solutions for electrical, aerospace, and industrial sectors. It focuses on improving sustainability through intelligent power technology.
Read more on ETN →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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