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Ecolab (GB:0IFA)
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0IFA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$195.04 - $262.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume916.00
Average Volume (3M)771.00
Market Cap
$67.72B
Enterprise Value$80.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$327.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.3
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2025EPS Estimate
1.8Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 17, 2024Dividend Yield0.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.13
Shares Outstanding283,161,800
10 Day Avg. Volume592
30 Day Avg. Volume771
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.25
Alpha0.00517
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.32
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.50
P/FCF Ratio27.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$278.00Price Target Upside16.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
Ecolab News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital And Technological AdvancementsECL is leveraging digital tech to deliver best-in-class business outcomes, operational performance and environmental impact at each customer location around the world.
Earnings GrowthAnalyst sees a solid path for Ecolab to post double-digit EPS growth due to solid pricing and share gains from its increased value proposition.
Strategic Positioning And Market OpportunitiesEcolab's Industrial business is expected to see volume growth in both Water and F&B tied to improving end-markets and growthier segments like data centers.
Bears Say
Inflation RisksIf there is a bigger return of inflation, ECL would see a price/cost lag, dampening EPS growth.
Segment PerformanceHealthcare segment experienced a 21% decline in operating income year-over-year due to divestitures.
Valuation ConcernsThe valuation is seen as a bit stretched at current levels, suggesting a better entry point is advisable.
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Ownership Overview
10.45% Insiders
18.22% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
50.75% Public Companies and Individual Investors
0IFA FAQ
What was Ecolab’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab lowest share price was $195.04 and its highest was $262.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab’s market cap?
Ecolab’s market cap is $67.72B.
When is Ecolab’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2025 which is in 23 days.
How were Ecolab’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2024. The company reported $1.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.821 by $0.009.
Is Ecolab overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecolab’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecolab pay dividends?
Ecolab pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.356 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.99%. See more information on Ecolab dividends here
What is Ecolab’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab’s EPS estimate is 1.8.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab have?
Ecolab has 283,161,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab reported an EPS of $1.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.821. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.822%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Ecolab’s share is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. It holds Ecolab’s shares valued at 1B.
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Ecolab Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$278.00 (16.30% Upside)
$278.00 (16.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0IFA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $500.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab
Headquartered in Minnesota and founded in 1923, Ecolab, Inc. provides products and services that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene. It operates through the following business segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional and Global Energy.
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0IFA Company Deck
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0IFA Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call for Ecolab's Q3 2024 was largely positive, with strong growth in earnings and margins, supported by strategic investments in innovation and a strong balance sheet. However, challenges in Europe and the mining segment were noted as areas of concern.Read More>---
0IFA Net sales Breakdown
46.95% Global Industrial
32.60% Global Institutional & Specialty
10.29% Global Healthcare & Life Sciences
0.29% Effect of foreign currency translation
9.41% Other
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0IFA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$278.00
▲(16.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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1 Year Success Rate
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1 Year Average Return
+7.24%
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