Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Currency in USD
302.98
+2.12(+0.70%)
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302.980.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
300.71305.71
52 wk Range
243.15309.27
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
300.86
Open
301.84
Day's Range
300.71-305.71
52 wk Range
243.15-309.27
Volume
1.74M
Average Volume (3m)
1.35M
1-Year Change
18.1669%
Book Value / Share
37.18
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
330.57
Upside
+9.11%
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
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

21 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 330.57
(+9.11% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Hold315.00+3.97%295.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy310.00+2.32%305.00MaintainOct 28, 2026
Baird
Buy317.00+4.63%305.00MaintainOct 28, 2026
UBS
Buy344.00+13.54%344.00MaintainOct 26, 2026
UBS
Buy344.00+13.54%342.00MaintainOct 05, 2026

Ecolab Inc SWOT Analysis


Water Tech Titan
Ecolab's strategic acquisition of Ovivo's Electronics ultra-pure water business positions it as a key player in the critical microelectronics secto
Financial Resilience
Despite challenges, Ecolab projects 12-15% EPS growth for FY2025, with analyst estimates ranging from $7.34 to $7.60 for FY2025 and $8.12 to $8.65 for FY2026
Digital Transformation
Explore Ecolab's digital innovation strategy, enhancing operational efficiency and customer value through initiatives like the One Ecolab program
Market Dynamics
Delve into Ecolab's navigation of industry trends, geopolitical risks, and competitive pressures, with analyst price targets ranging from $240 to $307
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Ecolab Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Ecolab posted Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.18, beating estimates by $0.01, though revenue of $4.69B missed forecasts by $10M with 7% organic sales growth.
  • Operating margin expanded to 19.6% with 11% organic operating income growth, driven by Global High-Tech (63% growth) and Life Sciences (17% growth).
  • Management raised 2027 outlook, projecting organic sales growth at upper end of 5-7% range and adjusted operating margin reaching 20% target.
  • CEO Beck called Q3 an 'inflection point' as One Ecolab strategy generated $400M in sales growth, positioning company for AI-driven data center demand.
  • Shares rose 1.29% to $292.61 despite commodity inflation risks and institutional weakness; analysts see 13% upside with price targets of $295-$360.
Last Updated: 2026-10-27, 02:30 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.18 / 2.17
Revenue / Forecast
4.69B / 4.7B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.40
Dividend Yield
0.96%
Industry Median 2.34%
Annualized payout
2.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-17.59%
Growth Streak

ECL Income Statement

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ECL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
40.8x24.9x3.6x
PEG Ratio
7.051.270.00
Price/Book
8.2x4.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.9x2.5x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.1%0.0%55.9%
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
107.17M38.23%32.47B
Other Institutional Investors
153.27M54.68%46.44B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
19.89M7.09%6.03B
Total
280.33M100.00%84.93B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.10.41%29,178,7418,840,575
BlackRock, Inc.8.22%23,051,3636,984,102

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FAQ

What Is the Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price Today?

The Ecolab stock price today is 302.98 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 1.0%%.

What Is the Ecolab Market Cap?

As of today, Ecolab market cap is 84.98B USD.

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

The Ecolab EPS (TTM) is 7.40.

When Is the Next Ecolab Earnings Date?

Ecolab will release its next earnings report on Feb 16, 2027.

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 Nov 02, 2026, Ecolab (ECL) is trading at a price of 302.98 USD, with a previous close of 300.86 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 300.71 USD to 305.71 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 330.57 USD, with a high estimate of 360 USD and a low estimate of 300 USD. 21 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +9.11% Upside potential.

What Is the ECL Premarket Price?

ECL's last pre-market stock price is 306.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 550.00, and the stock has decreased by 5.14, or 1.71%.
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