Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Market Cap | 81.17B +0.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 16.84B +7.1% |
| Net Income | 2.12B -0.9% |
| EPS | 7.45 -0.4% |
| Shares Out | 280.33M |
| PE Ratio | 38.85 |
| Forward PE | 33.54 |
| Dividend | $2.92 (1.01%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,779,450 |
| Open | 286.99 |
| Previous Close | 286.98 |
| Day's Range | 285.00 - 290.28 |
| 52-Week Range | 243.15 - 309.27 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 324.95 (+12.23%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 28, 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 Summary
According to 24 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $324.95, which is an increase of 12.23% from the latest price.
News
Ecolab to Host 2026 Investor Day at SC26 Supercomputing Conference
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. will host its 2026 Investor Day in conjunction with the SC26 Supercomputing Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Chicago. Christophe Beck, chairma...
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 October 15, 2026, to shareholders of reco...
Ecolab price target raised to $342 from $335 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $342 from $335 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Organic sales growth having accelerated to 5% in Q2…
Ecolab price target raised to $342 from $325 at UBS
UBS analyst Joshua Spector raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $342 from $325 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Ecolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst John McNulty raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $360 from $345 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q2 results. The…
Ecolab price target raised to $327 from $325 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $327 from $325 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $295 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $305 from $295 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm cites its higher EBITDA estimates and the…
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at Baird
Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $305 from $290 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model as…
Ecolab Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 saw 11% adjusted EPS growth and 5% organic sales growth, with strong performance in Life Sciences, High-Tech, and Food & Beverage. Guidance for 2026 EPS was raised, and the 20% operating margin target for 2027 was reaffirmed, supported by robust pricing and volume momentum.
Ecolab Slides: Q2 2026
Ecolab has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 28, 2026.
Ecolab Earnings release: Q2 2026
Ecolab released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Ecolab Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Ecolab has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 28, 2026.
Ecolab reports Q2 EPS $2.09, consensus $2.08
Reports Q2 revenue $4.415B, consensus $4.39B. Christophe Beck, Ecolab’s (ECL) chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “We delivered another quarter of double-digit EPS growth, driven by...
Ecolab sees Q3 adjusted EPS $2.13-$2.23, consensus $2.17
Ecolab (ECL) expects third quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share in the $2.13 to $2.23 range, rising 3% to 8% compared with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.07…
Ecolab raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $8.05-$8.25 from $8.03-$8.23
Consensus $8.18. With accelerating pricing and the acquisitions of Ovivo Electronics and CoolIT Systems, Ecolab (ECL) expects reported sales in the second half of 2026 to increase 12% to 14%.
Ecolab Delivers Accelerated Sales Growth and Double-Digit EPS Growth; Reported Diluted EPS $1.90; Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.09, +11%; Raises 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $8.05 - $8.25, +7% - 10%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Ecolab delivered strong performance across the business. Accelerated organic sales growth, driven by good volume gr...
Oppenheimer upgrades Ecolab to Outperform on ramping growth
Oppenheimer upgraded Ecolab (ECL) to Outperform from Perform with a $320 price target The company’s core business is performing well, driving volume and pricing growth in excess of expenses, the…
Ecolab upgraded to Outperform from Perform at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger upgraded Ecolab (ECL) to Outperform from Perform with a $320 price target
Ecolab price target raised to $335 from $325 at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $335 from $325 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Citi ups Ecolab target, opens ‘upside 90-day catalyst watch’
Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $330 from $325 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Citi also added an “upside 90-day…
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on July 28, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. A news release containing second quarter results is expected to be issued before market op...
Ecolab price target raised to $275 from $260 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas raised the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $275 from $260 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm met with…
Water.org and Founding Partners Launch Get Blue™ to Bring Water Home™ Through Everyday Actions
Join Get Blue™, co-founded by Water.org's Matt Damon and Gary White, and partners Gap Inc., Starbucks, Amazon, and Ecolab to shop, share, and donate to help end the global water crisis. Get Blue™ is p...
Ecolab added to ‘US 1 List’ at BofA
BofA added Ecolab (ECL) to the firm’s “US 1 List,” a collection of its best investment ideas. The firm is also renewing Nvidia (NVDA) and Welltower (WELL) after 52 weeks…
Ecolab Transcript: 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference
Strong execution and innovation are driving raised EPS guidance and accelerating organic sales growth, with growth engines like Life Sciences and Global High-Tech compounding at double-digit rates. Acquisitions and digital platforms are enhancing margins and positioning for robust long-term performance.