Prediction: After Gaining Just 19% in 5 Years, This Dividend King Will Beat the S&P 500 Through 2030

Despite the S&P 500’s strong performance—up roughly 96 % over the past five years without dividends—industrial heavyweight Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has delivered just about 19 % in that same period. Still, analysts at The Motley Fool believe ITW has the attributes needed to outperform the S&P 500 by 2030. They point to its status as a reliable Dividend King, strong free cash flow, and potential upside given its modest recent gains. The thesis: ITW’s undervaluation and low five‑year return make it a compelling “turnaround” pick—if it can reignite growth, dividends plus capital appreciation could combine for an outsized total return. Investors should weigh the company’s durable operations alongside broader market headwinds. #DividendKing #IllinoisToolWorks #StocksToWatch #ValueInvesting #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM