Investing.com - Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) reported first quarter earnings that missed analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that fell short of forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $0.81 on revenue of $2.89B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $0.8109 on revenue of $2.9B. .
For the year, Ecolab shares are up 4.83%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 11.53% year to date.
Ecolab follows other major Capital Goods sector earnings this month
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, ASML ADR reported first quarter EPS of $3.86 on revenue of $5.25B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $3.07 on revenue of $4.81B.
Honeywell earnings beat analyst's expectations on Friday, with first quarter EPS of $1.92 on revenue of $8.45B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.8 on revenue of $8.08B
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