Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Receivables turnover		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
DSO	days	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) metric for Illinois Tool Works Inc, as per the provided data, remains constant at "— days" throughout the various reporting periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that there is no information available regarding the average number of days it takes for the company to collect its accounts receivable during these periods.

DSO is an essential metric for evaluating a company's efficiency in collecting its accounts receivable from customers. A lower DSO typically suggests that a company is collecting payments faster, which can positively impact cash flow and liquidity. Conversely, a higher DSO may indicate potential issues with collecting outstanding receivables in a timely manner.

For a more in-depth analysis of Illinois Tool Works Inc's DSO and its implications on the company's financial performance and working capital management, additional data beyond the provided "— days" would be required. Monitoring changes in DSO over time and comparing it to industry benchmarks can help assess the effectiveness of the company's credit and collection policies.