Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Currency in USD
281.48
-4.14(-1.45%)
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281.480.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
280.33286.60
52 wk Range
243.15309.27
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
285.62
Open
282.44
Day's Range
280.33-286.6
52 wk Range
243.15-309.27
Volume
1.83M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.53M
1-Year Change
-1.3977%
Book Value / Share
35.73
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Price Target
324.95
Upside
+15.44%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years

Ecolab Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

20 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 324.95
(+15.44% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Hold295.00+4.80%275.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
UBS
Buy342.00+21.50%325.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy305.00+8.36%295.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy360.00+27.90%345.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Mizuho
Buy327.00+16.17%325.00MaintainJul 29, 2026

Ecolab Inc SWOT Analysis


Margin Expansion Test
Company pursues 100-150 basis point annual margin improvements through strategic mix shift toward higher-value offerings despite third-quarter operating income shortfalls
Hi-Tech Water Catalyst
The Global Hi-Tech water segment, currently 5.5% of revenues, emerges as critical growth engine targeting specialized semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing markets
Analyst Outlook
Price targets range to $300, with recent downgrade to Hold reflecting concerns over execution challenges and market penetration limits in mature segments
Growth at Crossroads
Ecolab navigates market saturation and competitive pressures while pursuing 12-15% EPS growth for 2026, with ambitious 20% operating income targets for 2027
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Ecolab Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Ecolab Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose 11% to $2.09, beating $2.08 estimate; organic sales grew 5% to $4.41B, driven by pricing and high-growth segments.
  • Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $8.05-$8.25; expects 2H pricing of 5-6%, operating margin of 19%, and 12-15% EPS growth from 2027 onward.
  • Global High-Tech surged 29%, Life Sciences up 15%; company targets $4B High-Tech sales by 2030 with 25% margins, fueled by AI data center demand.
  • Shares jumped 4.22% to $282.82 on improved outlook; management cited faster pricing cycles and margin stability despite commodity cost pressures.
  • CEO Beck highlighted AI-driven water cooling opportunity and shift toward higher-margin businesses; Middle East conflict created 1% volume headwind.
Last Updated: 07/28/2026, 02:37 PM
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Ecolab investor slides for Q2/2026
Ecolab Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Jul 28, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.09 / 2.08
Revenue / Forecast
4.41B / 4.39B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.45%
Dividend Yield
1.02%
Industry Median 2.32%
Annualized Payout
2.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.26%
Growth Streak

ECL Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
37.3x18.7x4.3x
PEG Ratio
−91.537.020.00
Price / Book
7.8x4.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.7x2.1x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.5%0.0%36.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
48000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
109.87M39.19%31.38B
Other Institutional Investors
147.85M52.74%42.23B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
22.60M8.06%6.46B
Total
280.33M100.00%80.07B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.10.41%29,178,7418,334,032
BlackRock, Inc.8.22%23,051,3636,583,930

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FAQ

What Is the Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price Today?

The Ecolab stock price today is 281.48 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ecolab Trade On?

Ecolab is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ecolab?

The stock symbol for Ecolab is "ECL."

Does Ecolab Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Ecolab dividend yield is 1.04%.

What Is the Ecolab Market Cap?

As of today, Ecolab market cap is 78.92B USD.

What Is Ecolab's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ecolab EPS (TTM) is 7.45.

When Is the Next Ecolab Earnings Date?

Ecolab will release its next earnings report on Nov 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ECL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Ecolab Stock Split?

Ecolab has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Ecolab Have?

Ecolab has 48000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ecolab (ECL)?

As of Aug 20, 2026, Ecolab (ECL) is trading at a price of 281.48 USD, with a previous close of 285.62 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 280.33 USD to 286.60 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 243.15 USD to 309.27 USD.

What Is Ecolab (ECL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ecolab is 324.95 USD, with a high estimate of 360 USD and a low estimate of 295 USD. 20 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.44% Upside potential.

What Is the ECL Premarket Price?

ECL's last pre-market stock price is 284.76 USD. The pre-market share volume is 60.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.86, or -0.30%.
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