Investing.com - Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) reported second quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.22 on revenue of $3.16B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $1.21 on revenue of $3.11B. .
For the year, Ecolab shares are up 1.28%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 17.74% year to date.
Ecolab follows other major Materials sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, Sherwin-Williams reported second quarter EPS of $2.65 on revenue of $5.38B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.67 on revenue of $5.38B.
Freeport-McMoran earnings beat analyst's expectations on Thursday, with second quarter EPS of $0.77 on revenue of $5.75B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.7605 on revenue of $5.73B
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