Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Market Cap | 72.33B -2.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 16.45B +4.9% |
| Net Income | 2.11B +0.1% |
| EPS | 7.39 +0.5% |
| Shares Out | 281.44M |
| PE Ratio | 34.77 |
| Forward PE | 29.88 |
| Dividend | $2.92 (1.10%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,828,287 |
| Open | 265.16 |
| Previous Close | 264.44 |
| Day's Range | 255.09 - 265.16 |
| 52-Week Range | 243.15 - 309.27 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 316.43 (+23.13%) |
| 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 27 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $316.43, which is an increase of 23.13% from the latest price.
News
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 management to meet with Oppenheimer
Meeting to be held on June 11 hosted by Oppenheimer.
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.
Ecolab Slides: 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference
Ecolab has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 2, 2026.
Ecolab Slides: Investor presentation
Ecolab has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 2, 2026.
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for June 2, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott Kirkland, CFO, will address financial analysts at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday June 2, 2026. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. K...
Ecolab upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
UBS upgraded Ecolab (ECL) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $325, up from $293. The firm expects the shares to re-rate higher as investors see Ecolab’s pricing…
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating a new investment opportunity beyond semiconductors and cloud computing as soaring energy demand in data centers drives growing interest in li...
Ecolab price target lowered to $345 from $352 at Jefferies
Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $345 from $352 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. At a well-attended presentation at the NRA show, Ecolab…
Ecolab Delivers Strong Performance and Impact
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world is entering a period of historic growth, complexity and opportunity. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and demand for energy, food and water ac...
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 July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record ...
Ecolab Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting covered board elections, approval of executive compensation and auditors, and a rejected proposal for an independent board chair. Record financial results, strong growth in digital and high-tech segments, and a focus on AI-driven strategy were highlighted. Confidence in future performance was reaffirmed.
Ecolab price target lowered to $325 from $330 at Citi
Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham lowered the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $325 from $330 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 7, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders. As indicated in our proxy statement, the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be a virtual-...
Ecolab price target lowered to $335 from $345 at BofA
BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $335 from $345 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm its cutting its 2026 and 2027 EPS…
Ecolab opens new Bioprocessing Applications Lab in Dongtan, Korea
Ecolab (ECL) Life Sciences announced the opening of a new Bioprocessing Applications Lab in Dongtan, Korea, its first bioprocessing facility in Asia. The new center further strengthens the company’s g...
Ecolab Life Sciences Expands Global Bioprocessing Capabilities With New Advanced Development and Applications Center in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on the continued growth and strong performance of its Life Sciences business, Ecolab is further expanding its global bioprocessing capabilities to support...
Ecolab price target lowered to $290 from $296 at Baird
Baird lowered the firm’s price target on Ecolab (ECL) to $290 from $296 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results where…
Ecolab Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Strong Q1 performance with 13% EPS growth and 4% organic sales increase, driven by robust gains in High-Tech, Life Sciences, and digital segments. Margin expansion continues despite commodity cost pressures, with full-year EPS growth guidance of 12%-15% reaffirmed.
Ecolab Earnings release: Q1 2026
Ecolab released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Ecolab Slides: Q1 2026
Ecolab has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 28, 2026.
Ecolab Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Ecolab has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 28, 2026.
Ecolab reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.70, consensus $1.70
Reports Q1 revenue $4.066B, consensus $4.03B. Christophe Beck, Ecolab’s (ECL) chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “We delivered another strong quarter, with accelerated sales growth...