Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 on January 31. Earnings per share from continuing operations were 90 cents, an increase of 36.4% year over year and two cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents and in line with the mid-point of management’s guidance range of 86-94 cents.
The reported quarter’s earnings excluded one cent of income from discontinued operations, including which earnings came in for roughly … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards