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Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NYSE:ECL
ECL Stock Chart & Stats
$261.89
$1.96(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$261.89
$1.96(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$221.62 - $286.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.45M
Market Cap
$73.51B
Enterprise Value$85.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.3
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2026EPS Estimate
2.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.07
Shares Outstanding283,235,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,572,248
30 Day Avg. Volume1,447,137
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.58
Price to Book (P/B)7.61
Price to Sales (P/S)4.23
P/FCF Ratio36.61
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$294.07Price Target Upside12.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)7.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$16.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthECL remains firmly on track to hit its 12-15% EPS target in 2025, with robust growth in its primary pillars.
Growth DriversManagement identifies global-high tech, digital, life sciences, and pest elimination as the primary pillars of growth.
Operational EfficiencyThe One Ecolab initiative is highlighted as a key strategy for enhancing operational efficiency and growth.
Bears Say
Earnings ProjectionsUpdated EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised downwards, reflecting lower expected growth.
Financial CostsThere are modest headwinds from higher net interest expense and an increased diluted share count.
Volume And Margin PressuresThe forecast includes lower volumes, particularly in Water and Industrial segments, leading to reduced margins.
Ecolab News
ECL FAQ
What was Ecolab Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab Inc lowest stock price was $221.62 and its highest was $286.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab Inc’s market cap?
Ecolab Inc’s market cap is $73.51B.
When is Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Ecolab Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab Inc released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2025. The company reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.071 by -$0.001.
Is Ecolab Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecolab Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecolab Inc pay dividends?
Ecolab Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.73 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.02%. See more information on Ecolab Inc dividends here
What is Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.07.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab Inc have?
Ecolab Inc has 283,235,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab Inc reported an EPS of $2.07 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.071. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.087%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ECL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ecolab Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$294.07 (12.29% Upside)
$294.07 (12.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ECL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 75.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. The company operates across various sectors, including foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. Ecolab provides a wide range of products and services designed to help customers maintain clean and safe environments, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Its core offerings include water treatment chemicals, cleaning and sanitizing products, pest elimination services, and food safety solutions.
ECL Company Deck
ECL Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Ecolab's earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment, with strong earnings growth, resilient core business performance, and advancements in digital and high-tech segments. However, challenges remain in certain segments like basic industries and paper, as well as ongoing commodity cost pressures. Overall, the positives in growth and strategic execution outweighed the areas of concern.View all ECL earnings summariesECL Net sales Breakdown
49.91% Global Industrial
34.39% Global Institutional & Specialty
9.11% Global Healthcare & Life Sciences
7.42% Global Pest Elimination
0.00% Corporate
-0.84% Effect of foreign currency translation
ECL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$294.07
▲(12.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
17.87% Mutual Funds
18.87% Other Institutional Investors
41.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors