Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
NYSE: ECL · Real-Time Price · USD
281.83
+0.14 (0.05%)
Oct 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Ecolab Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 24 analysts polled by S&P Global, Ecolab stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $325.05. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 15.34% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $295 (+4.67%) and the highest is $360 (+27.74%).
Price Target: $325.05 (+15.34%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Ecolab stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Buy | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | UBS | Buy Maintains $342 → $344 | Buy | Maintains | $342 → $344 | +22.06% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $330 | Buy | Reiterates | $330 | +17.09% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Reiterates $295 | Hold | Reiterates | $295 | +4.67% | Sep 15, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
17.93B
from 16.08B
Increased by 11.47%
Revenue Next Year
19.35B
from 17.93B
Increased by 7.95%
EPS This Year
8.16
from 7.53
Increased by 8.41%
EPS Next Year
9.41
from 8.16
Increased by 15.23%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.