Ecolab Inc. (ECL)

NYSE: ECL · Real-Time Price · USD
266.41
-0.93 (-0.35%)
Feb 21, 2025, 9:34 AM EST - Market open
-0.35%
Market Cap 75.44B
Revenue (ttm) 15.74B
Net Income (ttm) 2.11B
Shares Out 283.16M
EPS (ttm) 7.37
PE Ratio 36.14
Forward PE 35.33
Dividend $2.60 (0.98%)
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 17, 2024
Volume 47,869
Open 265.20
Previous Close 267.34
Day's Range 266.41 - 267.79
52-Week Range 217.05 - 268.00
Beta 1.15
Analysts Buy
Price Target 278.53 (+4.55%)
Earnings Date Feb 11, 2025

About ECL

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Global Industrial; Global Institutional & Specialty; and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, refining, a... [Read more]

Sector Materials
Founded 1923
Employees 48,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ECL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Ecolab's revenue was $15.74 billion, an increase of 2.75% compared to the previous year's $15.32 billion. Earnings were $2.11 billion, an increase of 53.93%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $278.53, which is an increase of 4.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$278.53
(4.55% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Ecolab Declares Cash Dividend

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per common share, to be paid April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record...

14 hours ago - Business Wire

Ecolab Appoints Michel Doukeris to Board of Directors

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Michel Doukeris, Chief Executive Officer of AB InBev, to the Ecolab board as an independent director, effective Fe...

17 hours ago - Business Wire

Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for February 26, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott Kirkland, chief financial officer Ecolab Inc., will address financial analysts at the Bank of America 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Wednes...

8 days ago - Business Wire

Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - VP, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman & CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call ...

9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Ecolab Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter and Record 2024 Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $1.66; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.81, +17%; 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $7.42 - $7.62, +12% - 15%

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Reported sales $4.0 billion, +2% versus last year. Organic sales +4%, with accelerated growth in the Industrial and...

10 days ago - Business Wire

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Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on February 11th

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2024 fourth quarter results. A news release containing fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market op...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

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Delta Board of Directors Welcomes Christophe Beck as Newest Member

ATLANTA , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors today announced Christophe Beck as its newest member. Mr. Beck is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eco...

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Ecolab Increases Cash Dividend 14%

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a 14% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.65 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2025, t...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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Ecolab: A Reasonable Valuation Makes This Stock A Buy

Ecolab Inc. operates globally across five segments, employing 48,000 people, with a market cap of $70B. Since 1990, Ecolab's stock has delivered a total return of over 11,000%, averaging 14.5% annuall...

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Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for November 13, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Ecolab Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, will address financial analysts at the Baird 2024 Global Industrial Conference on Wednesday, Novemb...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Ecolab Acquires Barclay Water Management

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab today announced the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, a fast-growing provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and instit...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Ecolab's Climate Targets Approved by Science-Based Targets initiative

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...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2024 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - VP, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman & CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call P...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Ecolab Delivers Continued Strong Growth in the Third Quarter; Reported Diluted EPS $2.58; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.83, +19%; Increased 2024 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $6.60 - $6.70, +27% - 29%

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Reported sales $4.0 billion, +1% versus last year including a 2% headwind from the sale of the global surgical solut...

4 months ago - Business Wire

3-Stock Lunch: Merck, Ecolab & Xylem Inc

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

This Datadog Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

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4 months ago - Benzinga

The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Ecolab with 2024 ELC Corporate Award for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The award recognizes Ecolab's outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and leadership in fostering an inclusive corporate culture. WASHINGTON , Sept.

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Citi's Drew Pettit on opportunities in nuclear energy

Drew Pettit, Citi Research U.S. equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss opportunities in nuclear energy, his picks for green stocks, and more

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5 months ago - CNBC Television

2024 Ecolab Watermark Study Reveals Water Concerns Shift Consumer Buying Behavior

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from its second annual Watermark™ Study, which reports on the s...

5 months ago - Business Wire