Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Market Cap | 76.96B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 15.89B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.98B |
| Shares Out | 283.24M |
| EPS (ttm) | 6.95 |
| PE Ratio | 39.10 |
| Forward PE | 32.97 |
| Dividend | $2.92 (1.07%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Volume | 743,371 |
| Open | 271.46 |
| Previous Close | 271.74 |
| Day's Range | 270.03 - 273.77 |
| 52-Week Range | 221.62 - 286.04 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 294.00 (+8.2%) |
| 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 reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. 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, refining, pulp and pape... [Read more]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 16 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $294.0, which is an increase of 8.20% from the latest price.
News
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...
Ecolab Delivers Another Strong Quarter of Double-Digit EPS Growth; Reported Diluted EPS $2.05; Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.07, +13%; 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $7.48 - $7.58, +12% - 14%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Ecolab delivered another strong quarter of double-digit EPS growth. This superior performance was fueled by accelera...
Ecolab Launches Ecolab® CIP IQ™ and Announces Strategic Partnership With 4T2 Sensors
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab launches Ecolab® CIP IQ™ and announces strategic partnership with 4T2 Sensors as an innovative solution for the dairy and beverage industry.
Ecolab CEO: Data center water needs is a great growth opportunity for us
Christophe Beck, Ecolab chairman and CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the new technologies Ecolab has developed, if the technology is sustainable and much more.
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on October 28, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2025 third quarter results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open...
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Investor Day 2025 Call (Transcript)
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Investor Day 2025 Conference September 4, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Christophe Beck - CEO & Chairman of the Board Darrell Brown - President & COO Greg Cook - Execut...
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Ovivo to Sell its Electronics Division to Ecolab and Start a New Phase of Growth
MONTREAL , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Ovivo Inc. ("Ovivo"), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems and its shareholder SKion Water GmbH ("SKion Water")...
Ecolab to Acquire Ovivo's Electronics Ultra-Pure Water Business
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ovivo's Electronics business, a leading and fast-growing global provider of breakthrough ultra-pure wat...
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 October 15, 2025, to shareholders of reco...