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Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NYSE:ECL
ECL Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$221.62 - $274.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$77.57B
Enterprise Value$83.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.6
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2025EPS Estimate
2.07Next Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 16, 2025Dividend Yield0.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.89
Shares Outstanding283,624,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,233,080
30 Day Avg. Volume1,070,218
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 Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$295.40Price Target Upside8.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Competitive PositionEcolab's recurring revenue model and strong competitive position, combined with very low tariff risk, are notable positives for large cap investors.
Earnings GrowthECL remains on track for L/M-teens EPS growth despite a challenging environment and investments being made to drive future growth, setting the stage for another DD EPS year.
Strategic Growth InvestmentsManagement spoke to ~$3bn of its portfolio as poised for significant growth and is investing to ensure it drives consistent growth in the coming years.
Bears Say
Pricing ChallengesPricing during the quarter disappointed investors, up 2% despite the tariff surcharge in the U.S. being announced.
Stock PerformanceThe stock's performance has lagged the broader materials space, and expectations of a modest beat were not met.
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 $274.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab Inc’s market cap?
Ecolab Inc’s market cap is $77.57B.
When is Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2025 which is in 83 days.
How were Ecolab Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2025. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.898 by -$0.008.
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 $0.65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.92%. 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 283,624,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab Inc reported an EPS of $1.89 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.898. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.926%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ECL
Ecolab Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$295.40 (8.01% Upside)
$295.40 (8.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ECL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 570.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $917.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. The company operates through various sectors, primarily focusing on institutional, industrial, and commercial markets. Ecolab provides a range of products and services, including cleaning and sanitization solutions, water treatment, pest control, and food safety services, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability for its customers.
ECL Company Deck
ECL Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Ecolab delivered strong earnings growth and margin expansion despite challenges in certain segments like paper and basic industries. The company showed robust growth in its key business areas and maintained a positive outlook for future earnings growth. However, capacity limitations and trade environment uncertainties posed some challenges.View all ECL earnings summariesECL 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
ECL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$295.40
▲(8.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.42% Insiders
17.66% Mutual Funds
1.70% Other Institutional Investors
49.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors