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Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NYSE:ECL
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ECL Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$195.49 - $262.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
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)33.2
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2025EPS Estimate
1.8Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 17, 2024Dividend Yield1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.13
Shares Outstanding283,161,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,119,392
30 Day Avg. Volume1,087,598
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.60
Alpha-0.00597
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.27
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.30
P/FCF Ratio27.20
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 Upside16.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
Ecolab News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
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.
Market PositionEcolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy solutions.
Strategic InvestmentsECL is positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds, such as water scarcity, climate change, sustainability, and ensuring a clean/healthy work environment.
Bears Say
Inflation RiskIf 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
0.63% Other Institutional Investors
50.64% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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ECL FAQ
What was Ecolab Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab Inc lowest stock price was $195.49 and its highest was $262.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab Inc’s market cap?
Ecolab Inc’s market cap is $67.72B.
When is Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2025 which is in 24 days.
How were Ecolab Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab Inc 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 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 $2.356 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1%. See more information on Ecolab Inc dividends here
What is Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.8.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab Inc have?
Ecolab Inc has 283,161,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab Inc 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 -1.048%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab Inc?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Ecolab Inc’s share is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. It holds Ecolab Inc’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 (16.25% Upside)
$278.00 (16.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ECL Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 55.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $500.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab Inc
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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ECL Company Deck
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ECL 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>---
ECL 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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ECL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$278.00
▲(16.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering ECL
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1 Year Success Rate
7/10 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+7.24%
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