Paragraph 1: Illinois Tool Works reported a solid QQ2 2025, with revenue of $4.053 billion, up 0.65% year over year and 5.57% quarter over quarter. The company delivered a robust gross margin of 43.97% and an operating margin of 26.35%, underscoring consistent pricing power and favorable mix across its diversified portfolio of seven segments. Net income of $0.755 billion and earnings per share of $2.58 reflect disciplined cost management alongside topline resiliency in a market characterized by ongoing macro headwinds for industrials.