Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Market Cap | 86.95B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 16.08B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 2.08B |
| Shares Out | 281.97M |
| EPS (ttm) | 7.28 |
| PE Ratio | 42.36 |
| Forward PE | 36.21 |
| Dividend | $2.92 (0.95%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,832,220 |
| Open | 305.57 |
| Previous Close | 306.76 |
| Day's Range | 303.75 - 308.36 |
| 52-Week Range | 221.62 - 309.27 |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 317.40 (+2.94%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 10, 2026 |
About ECL
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper in... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Ecolab's revenue was $16.08 billion, an increase of 2.16% compared to the previous year's $15.74 billion. Earnings were $2.08 billion, a decrease of -1.74%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 16 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $317.4, which is an increase of 2.94% from the latest price.
News
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Ecolab Appoints Darrell Brown as Co-COO, Global Markets and Greg Cook as Co-COO, Global Businesses
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. has announced that to support its next phase of growth, it is dividing the chief operating officer role into two complementary positions to build high-per...
Ecolab Declares Cash Dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, to be paid April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record...
Ecolab: Not Enough Organic Growth To Merit An Upgrade
Ecolab boasts a dominant moat in cleaning, water management, and pest control while serving diverse global industries. ECL's 33-year dividend growth streak and recent 12% hike highlight its long-term ...
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab forecasts 2026 profit above estimates on strong demand
Ecolab on Tuesday forecast current-year profit above Wall Street estimates, as it expects growth in its business segments to drive demand for its technologies and services that include cleaning, sanit...
Ecolab Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Strong 2026 Outlook; Reported Diluted EPS $1.98; Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.08, +15%; 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $8.43 - $8.63, +12% - 15%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Ecolab delivered another quarter of strong double-digit EPS growth, driven by accelerating organic sales growth acr...
Ecolab and CDP Partner on New Benchmarks to Help Companies Improve Operational Water Performance
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. and CDP today announced a strategic partnership to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a new benchmark designed to help companies measure, compare and ...
Water.org Partners with Gap Inc., Amazon, Starbucks, and Ecolab to Launch Get Blue™, Advancing Water.org's Goal of Reaching 200 Million People by 2030
Founding partners will activate products, content, and experiences that help fund access to safe water and sanitation through Water.org's proven solutions DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire...
Ecolab Earns Double ‘A' Rating from CDP for Leadership in Water and Climate Performance
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to lif...
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on February 10, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2025 fourth quarter results. A news release containing fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market op...
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Ecolab: The "Pick-And-Shovel" Play Of The Data Center Boom
Ecolab is transitioning from a defensive hygiene leader to a high-growth compounder, driven by AI infrastructure and data center water solutions. ECL's Global High-Tech segment posted 25% sales growth...
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Ecolab Closes Acquisition of Ovivo's Electronics Ultrapure Water Business
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Ovivo's electronics ultrapure water business.
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Ecolab Increases Cash Dividend 12%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a 12% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2026, t...
Ecolab Strengthens Integrated Cooling Program for Data Centers
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to lif...
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Presents at Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference Transcript
Ecolab Inc. ( ECL) Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference November 11, 2025 11:15 AM EST Company Participants Christophe Beck - CEO & Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants Andrew...
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for November 11, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Ecolab's chairman and chief executive officer, will address financial analysts at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday November 11, 2025...
Ecolab Expands Partnership with The Home Depot to Launch Exclusive Product Line in Canada
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to lif...
2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which reports on...
First Close of Emerald Global Water Fund II Reaches EUR 60 Million
ZÜRICH, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerald Technology Ventures, a globally recognized venture capital firm with two decades of water-sector leadership, announced the first close of its Global W...
Ecolab Life Sciences Introduces Klercide™ Rapid Sporicide for Cleanroom Applications
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Life Sciences today announced the launch of its Klercide™ Rapid Sporicide, a new sporicidal disinfectant designed to elevate pharmaceutical cleanroom safety an...
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 1:00 PM EDT Company Participants Andy Hedberg - Director of Investor Relations Christophe Beck - CEO & Chairman of the Board Scott Kirkla...