Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Currency in USD
253.32
+3.14(+1.26%)
Closed·
253.00-0.32(-0.13%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
250.50254.04
52 wk Range
243.15309.27
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
250.18
Open
251.7
Day's Range
250.5-254.04
52 wk Range
243.15-309.27
Volume
1.25M
Average Volume (3m)
1.54M
1-Year Change
-2.9797%
Book Value / Share
35.42
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
315.95
Upside
+24.72%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years

Ecolab Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 315.95
(+24.72% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Buy345.00+36.19%352.00MaintainMay 20, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold260.00+2.64%285.00MaintainMay 19, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy335.00+32.24%345.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Baird
Buy290.00+14.48%296.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Citi
Buy325.00+28.30%330.00MaintainApr 29, 2026

Ecolab Inc SWOT Analysis


Water Tech Titan
Ecolab's strategic acquisition of Ovivo's Electronics ultra-pure water business positions it as a key player in the critical microelectronics secto
Financial Resilience
Despite challenges, Ecolab projects 12-15% EPS growth for FY2025, with analyst estimates ranging from $7.34 to $7.60 for FY2025 and $8.12 to $8.65 for FY2026
Digital Transformation
Explore Ecolab's digital innovation strategy, enhancing operational efficiency and customer value through initiatives like the One Ecolab program
Market Dynamics
Delve into Ecolab's navigation of industry trends, geopolitical risks, and competitive pressures, with analyst price targets ranging from $240 to $307
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Ecolab Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Ecolab Q1 2026 EPS of $1.7 met forecast; revenue of $4.07B slightly beat $4.03B estimate with 13% YoY EPS growth driven by pricing and cost control.
  • Organic sales grew 4% (3% pricing, 1% volume); operating margin expanded 70 bps to 16.8% despite elevated commodity costs and geopolitical headwinds.
  • Energy surcharge implemented to offset commodity pressures; Q2 2026 EPS guidance set at $2.13 with continued momentum expected from pricing strategies.
  • Strategic focus on high-tech and life sciences through acquisitions; CoolIT deal expected to close Q3 2026 pending regulatory approval.
  • Stock declined 0.17% to $267.43 in pre-market; CEO Beck cited 'One Ecolab approach' as key to navigating challenging cost environment successfully.
Last Updated: 04/29/2026, 02:30 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.70 / 1.70
Revenue / Forecast
4.07B / 4.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.39%
Dividend Yield
1.15%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualized payout
2.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.75%
Growth Streak

ECL Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.9x14.6x3.2x
PEG Ratio
63.936.920.00
Price/Book
7.1x3.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.3x1.8x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
30.7%0.0%31.6%
Fair Value Upside
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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 industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
48000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
112.10M39.83%28.04B
Other Institutional Investors
149.64M53.17%37.44B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
19.69M7.00%4.93B
Total
281.44M100.00%70.41B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.10.37%29,178,7417,299,937
The Vanguard Group, Inc.9.00%25,327,6936,336,482

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FAQ

What Is the Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price Today?

The Ecolab stock price today is 253.32 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ecolab Trade On?

Ecolab is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ecolab?

The stock symbol for Ecolab is "ECL."

Does Ecolab Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Ecolab dividend yield is 1.17%.

What Is the Ecolab Market Cap?

As of today, Ecolab market cap is 71.29B USD.

What Is Ecolab's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ecolab EPS (TTM) is 7.39.

When Is the Next Ecolab Earnings Date?

Ecolab will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ECL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Ecolab Stock Split?

Ecolab has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Ecolab Have?

Ecolab has 48000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ecolab (ECL)?

As of May 23, 2026, Ecolab (ECL) is trading at a price of 253.32 USD, with a previous close of 250.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 250.50 USD to 254.04 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 243.15 USD to 309.27 USD.

What Is Ecolab (ECL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ecolab is 315.95 USD, with a high estimate of 345 USD and a low estimate of 260 USD. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +24.72% Upside potential.

What Is the ECL Premarket Price?

ECL's last pre-market stock price is 251.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 520.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.82, or 0.33%.

What Is the ECL After Hours Price?

ECL's last after hours stock price is 253.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.32, or -0.13%.
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