Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Currency in USD
281.48
+1.62(+0.58%)
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282.23+0.75(+0.27%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
278.70281.54
52 wk Range
221.62286.04
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
281.48
Open
280.92
Day's Range
278.7-281.54
52 wk Range
221.62-286.04
Volume
976.69K
Average Volume (3m)
1.39M
1-Year Change
15.8735%
Book Value / Share
34.27
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
295.38
Upside
+4.94%
Members' Sentiments
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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

Ecolab Inc Company Profile

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 paper, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers cleaning and sanitizing products, such as infection prevention, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries under the Ecolab, Bioquell, Purolite, and Anios brand names. 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. It 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

Ecolab Inc SWOT Analysis


Water Treatment Titan
Ecolab leads in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, with a $75.47B market cap and resilience amid economic challenges
Pricing Power Prowess
Explore Ecolab's strategic 5% surcharge implementation, showcasing its ability to offset rising costs and maintain financial stability
Digital Innovation Drive
Delve into Ecolab's focus on digital services and high-tech water treatment, positioning the company for growth in emerging markets
Analyst Outlook
Discover varied analyst perspectives, with price targets ranging from $240 to $307, reflecting Ecolab's potential amid market uncertainties
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Ecolab Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Q2 2025 EPS of $1.89 slightly missed forecast, revenue met expectations at $4.02 billion; stock dropped 4.32% post-announcement
  • Strong organic sales growth of 3%, operating income margin improved by 170 basis points; company targets 12-15% adjusted EPS growth for 2025-2026
  • CEO highlighted resilient portfolio with 85% of business growing organic sales 4% and operating income by 18%; emphasis on innovation and resource conservation
  • Company aims for 20% operating income margin by 2027; maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years with current yield of 0.96%
  • Analysts focused on trade surcharge implementation, Pest Intelligence transformation, and capacity constraints in water purification during Q&A
Last Updated: 2025-07-29, 02:32 p/m
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ECL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
40.2x21.4x1.7x
PEG Ratio
−15.780.590.00
Price/Book
8.2x2.9x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x2.1x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.2%0.0%14.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
12 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 295.38
(+4.94% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy324.00+15.11%315.00MaintainJan 21, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold275.00-2.30%270.00MaintainJan 14, 2026
UBS
Hold295.00+4.80%291.00MaintainJan 07, 2026
BNP Paribas Exane
Buy330.00+17.24%-New CoverageJan 06, 2026
Citi
Buy315.00+11.91%323.00MaintainDec 18, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.95%
Dividend Yield
1.04%
Industry Median 2.59%
Annualized payout
2.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+6.70%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 28, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.07 / 2.07
Revenue / Forecast
4.17B / 4.12B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

ECL Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price Today?

The Ecolab stock price today is 281.48

What Stock Exchange Does Ecolab Trade On?

Ecolab is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 79.73B.

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

The Ecolab EPS (TTM) is 6.95.

When Is the Next Ecolab Earnings Date?

Ecolab will release its next earnings report on Feb 10, 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 Jan 23, 2026, Ecolab (ECL) is trading at a price of 281.48, with a previous close of 281.48. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 278.70 to 281.54, while its 52-week range spans from 221.62 to 286.04.

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

The average 12-month price target for Ecolab is USD295.38, with a high estimate of USD330 and a low estimate of USD248. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4.94% Upside potential.

What Is the ECL Premarket Price?

ECL's last pre-market stock price is 282.23. The pre-market share volume is 10.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.75, or 0.27%.
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